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4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: Layback209 on March 10, 2010, 10:32:12 AM

Title: Help on picking a MJ lift Kit
Post by: Layback209 on March 10, 2010, 10:32:12 AM: So I've been researching lift kits i would like to purchase for my 91 4.0L MJ, dana 30-35, short box, running Cooper STT 31"s on TJ rims. And i have narrowed it down to 3 bolt and go kits (maybe looking for opinions). My truck is my DD for the time being so after the lift it needs to be comfortable and very streetable + up offroad capabilities. I would like to lift in the 3.5" - 5.5" to give better bumper clearance for jeeping through dips, and getting my front skid plate a bit higher of the ground so it doesn't turn into a plow when hitting the deeper stick clay mud. I would also like to drop a dana 44 in and regear (after lifting when some more $$ acume). Here are the lifts i'm considering.

5" Front and Rear (standard lift with CAD)
http://www.rocky-road.com/comanche.html
http://www.rocky-road.com/xjcad.html
Add on options:
Long Shocks
T-Case Drop
Pitman Drop
quick disks
Adgustable LCD's

RE 5.5
http://www.national4wdonline.com/cart.php?target=product&product_id=3288&category_id=363
Anyone running this bad boy? I was also thinking of getting the RE3.5" super flex kit and comboing it with some custom rear leaf spring to match lift?

4.5" Motion Offroad Lift Kit
http://motionoffroad.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=208

Any Recommendations, opinions, experience with these lifts would be greatly appreciated.

Regards,
D
Title: Re: Help on picking a MJ lift Kit
Post by: stroker sahara on March 10, 2010, 10:23:55 PM: I too was in the same boat you are in 1.5 years ago. I ended up going SOA rear, 4.5 RE coils with 2" spacers in front, RE superFlex adjustable UCA's and LCA's, and 32 x 11.5 STT's. I went way over my budget, but it was worth every penny. Here is a pic of the truck:

(http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p283/strokersahara/Comanche%20Pics/IMG_3201.jpg)

PM sent.
Title: Re: Help on picking a MJ lift Kit
Post by: Waytec on March 10, 2010, 11:00:00 PM: Give Bear a call at Bear Trax 4x4 Outfitters he has a Re 5.5 that he is looking to get ride of for a relay good deal.
Bear - 780.651.1621
Title: Re: Help on picking a MJ lift Kit
Post by: Layback209 on March 11, 2010, 08:15:21 AM: Wow that MJ is awsome and its super clean!! Prefect lift height. Did you have any issues with the rear slip yoke after you went SOA? Those STTs are a great tire too, to bad you can't get them any more.

Thanks Waytech I'll give bear a call...
Title: Re: Help on picking a MJ lift Kit
Post by: comanche killer on March 11, 2010, 05:51:13 PM: check thes guy out bout a lift for my ZJ a year ago and love it beefy control arms

http://rustysoffroad.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=rustys&Category_Code=S
Title: Re: Help on picking a MJ lift Kit
Post by: stroker sahara on March 11, 2010, 06:14:56 PM: Quote from: Layback209 on March 11, 2010, 08:15:21 AM
Wow that MJ is awsome and its super clean!! Prefect lift height. Did you have any issues with the rear slip yoke after you went SOA? Those STTs are a great tire too, to bad you can't get them any more.

I didn't have any issues. I used a Ford Explorer 8.8 which moved the pinion yoke +/- 1" forward. I didn't install a t-case drop kit either which lots of guys do. As for the STT's, they are still listed on their website. I will have to check with a buddy that is a Cooper dealer to confirm tho. I had 2 different sets and was extremely happy with them.