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4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: .:.Dingman.:. on June 02, 2009, 10:38:49 PM

Title: f150 to zj
Post by: .:.Dingman.:. on June 02, 2009, 10:38:49 PM
so I got really bored today and decided to see about this f150 "lift" just for giggles. It all started by a trip to the junkyard where I picked up some 79 f150 coils for 35 , an hour later and they were in the front of my zj they gave about 1.75 of lift the ride isn't that bad at all. If you got any questions ask away.
Title: Re: f150 to zj
Post by: dunl on June 02, 2009, 11:00:06 PM
Where's the pictures? lol
Title: Re: f150 to zj
Post by: .:.Dingman.:. on June 02, 2009, 11:00:59 PM
give me till tomorrow
Title: Re: f150 to zj
Post by: LifesGrand on June 04, 2009, 01:49:43 PM
Your using these on a V8 correct?
4.0 would prob be a bit to light...?
Title: Re: f150 to zj
Post by: jandh on June 04, 2009, 02:46:06 PM
 ;D you did it!   I was being a smarta$$ when i said that.
Title: Re: f150 to zj
Post by: .:.Dingman.:. on June 04, 2009, 06:22:14 PM
yeah i'm using them on a v8 they messure 16 with no weight on them and 13.5 compressed and yeah I did it I'm 19 and laid off I have nothing better to do with my time the ride isnt all that much worse I kinda like it  :-[
Title: Re: f150 to zj
Post by: jandh on June 04, 2009, 10:22:48 PM
you give me inspiration, now i want to try it on my V6, lol.   probly be 15 inches compressed  ;D
Title: Re: f150 to zj
Post by: .:.Dingman.:. on June 04, 2009, 10:28:20 PM
do it I'll even help you  ;) but don't forget I was the first one on this board to do it. Also you could use them in the front of  your 4.0 but it might be really bumpy
Title: Re: f150 to zj
Post by: Immortal on June 04, 2009, 10:36:32 PM
V6?
Title: Re: f150 to zj
Post by: jandh on June 05, 2009, 11:19:37 AM
Quote from: Immortal on June 04, 2009, 10:36:32 PM
V6?
Sorry - Straight 6, hehe 4.0L
Title: Re: f150 to zj
Post by: hps4evr on June 06, 2009, 03:14:35 PM
V6, the very early xj came with the gm 2.8L v6. it was like having two brake pedals. one slowed you down, and the other slowed you down even more.
anyone do this f150 coil swap deal on a tj? im lookin for a cheap lift for a buddies tj. lookin at whats out there.
Title: Re: f150 to zj
Post by: cLAY on June 06, 2009, 06:28:14 PM
Quote from: hps4evr on June 06, 2009, 03:14:35 PM
V6, the very early xj came with the gm 2.8L v6.


Cherokee fans don't like to talk about that, thank you very much.  :-X
Title: Re: f150 to zj
Post by: jandh on June 06, 2009, 06:37:21 PM
So the V6 2.8L that came in the 1985 wagoneer was not a good engine??
Title: Re: f150 to zj
Post by: cLAY on June 06, 2009, 07:12:30 PM
Not nearly as good as the 4.0L was even AMC's 258 from the CJ would have been a better choice.

The 4cyl that was available that year only made about 5 or 10 less HP but got significantly better fuel economy.

Why do you ask? Have you got one?
Title: Re: f150 to zj
Post by: jandh on June 06, 2009, 07:40:15 PM
Quote from: cLAY on June 06, 2009, 07:12:30 PM
Not nearly as good as the 4.0L was even AMC's 258 from the CJ would have been a better choice.

The 4cyl that was available that year only made about 5 or 10 less HP but got significantly better fuel economy.

Why do you ask? Have you got one?

No I don't have the 2.8L, but someone I know is looking at buying a 1985  2.8L wagoneer so I was asking just for information purposes.  Well they said its a V6, I am assuming it's the 2.8L
Title: Re: f150 to zj
Post by: WagoneerXJ on June 07, 2009, 09:45:49 AM
Quote from: jandh on June 06, 2009, 07:40:15 PM
No I don't have the 2.8L, but someone I know is looking at buying a 1985  2.8L wagoneer so I was asking just for information purposes.  Well they said its a V6, I am assuming it's the 2.8L

tell them to run, fast.