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Offline Slewfoot

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Need advice on 2" budget boost
« on: June 16, 2010, 03:42:43 PM »
I have an '06 LJ Rubicon.

I've noticed two things:
1) my t-case skip plate scoops up a lot of dirt entering and exiting obstacles(where the shorter TJs don't)
2) my arse-end scrapes a lot while exiting obstacles (where shorter TJs don't)

This is my first year off-roading, and I want to take a progressive approach to the sport.

Would a 2" budget boost make a difference that I would notice?  Would it allow me to tackle slightly more difficult obstacles than I can tackle today?
2006 Rubicon LJ (Unlimited) Mostly Stock

Offline JackstandJohnny

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Re: Need advice on 2" budget boost
« Reply #1 on: June 16, 2010, 04:04:44 PM »
yes





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« Last Edit: June 16, 2010, 09:20:13 PM by Immortal »
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Offline hps4evr

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Re: Need advice on 2" budget boost
« Reply #2 on: June 16, 2010, 05:09:51 PM »
no.
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Offline Rich99

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Re: Need advice on 2" budget boost
« Reply #3 on: June 16, 2010, 08:50:07 PM »
maybe
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Offline JackstandJohnny

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Re: Need advice on 2" budget boost
« Reply #4 on: June 16, 2010, 08:57:38 PM »
wow we're a lot of help





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« Last Edit: June 16, 2010, 09:20:24 PM by Immortal »
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Offline fraserr7

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Re: Need advice on 2" budget boost
« Reply #5 on: June 16, 2010, 09:05:21 PM »
Haha this made me laugh.

Offline specialk

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Re: Need advice on 2" budget boost
« Reply #6 on: June 16, 2010, 09:19:11 PM »
What's the question?
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Offline OffRoadNewbie

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Re: Need advice on 2" budget boost
« Reply #7 on: June 16, 2010, 09:29:05 PM »
lol
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Offline dac

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Re: Need advice on 2" budget boost
« Reply #8 on: June 16, 2010, 09:55:13 PM »
Sounds like a question for the magic meatball.
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Offline jpthing

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Re: Need advice on 2" budget boost
« Reply #9 on: June 16, 2010, 10:04:37 PM »
I have an '06 LJ Rubicon.

I've noticed two things:
1) my t-case skip plate scoops up a lot of dirt entering and exiting obstacles(where the shorter TJs don't)
2) my arse-end scrapes a lot while exiting obstacles (where shorter TJs don't)

This is my first year off-roading, and I want to take a progressive approach to the sport.

Would a 2" budget boost make a difference that I would notice?  Would it allow me to tackle slightly more difficult obstacles than I can tackle today?

well the meatball may be the way to go...keep it in mind.

The 2 inch boost will help a little in both the places you mentioned but your question makes me wonder what mods you have already done to your jeep and what your future plans are. It's best to look at the big picture and work towards a long term goal rather than to go piecemeal and end up wasting money on stuff that can't work with what you do later.

To make a 2 inch boost work well you should really relpace your shocks too and then it's not so cheap anymore...especially if it's not really what you wanted in the first place. If 2 inches is high enough for you I say do it but if you plan to go higher start working towards that goal instead.

You can lift a Tj 4 inches pretty cheaply with lift springs ($300) shocks ($200) Front Trackbar ($300)  Rear trackbar bracket ($50)As a beginning, you can easily relocate the front brake lines, use a yj brakeline in the rear ($30) and make a transfer case drop kit yourself with misc hardware from the bolt supply store ($20)....As time goes by you could upgrade to aftermarket control arms, slip yoke eliminator, etc as $$ allows....for less than $1000 to go up four inches...this will allow you to run 33's
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Offline bobtheknob

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Re: Need advice on 2" budget boost
« Reply #10 on: June 16, 2010, 10:15:06 PM »
http://www.zoneoffroad.ca/default.cfm?fa=products&ProdCategoryID=4

i have the 4 inch havnt had any problems just replacing my front track bar after a year but was good and cheap lift and with shipping i think in the end it was under $700

Offline Slewfoot

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Re: Need advice on 2" budget boost
« Reply #11 on: June 17, 2010, 12:03:15 AM »
Some...errrr...interesting...responses there. ::)

well the meatball may be the way to go...keep it in mind.

The 2 inch boost will help a little in both the places you mentioned but your question makes me wonder what mods you have already done to your jeep and what your future plans are. It's best to look at the big picture and work towards a long term goal rather than to go piecemeal and end up wasting money on stuff that can't work with what you do later.

To make a 2 inch boost work well you should really relpace your shocks too and then it's not so cheap anymore...especially if it's not really what you wanted in the first place. If 2 inches is high enough for you I say do it but if you plan to go higher start working towards that goal instead.

You can lift a Tj 4 inches pretty cheaply with lift springs ($300) shocks ($200) Front Trackbar ($300)  Rear trackbar bracket ($50)As a beginning, you can easily relocate the front brake lines, use a yj brakeline in the rear ($30) and make a transfer case drop kit yourself with misc hardware from the bolt supply store ($20)....As time goes by you could upgrade to aftermarket control arms, slip yoke eliminator, etc as $$ allows....for less than $1000 to go up four inches...this will allow you to run 33's

The only mod I have is JKS quicker disconnects (0" - 2" lift).  I noticed a huge difference on the trail with the disconnects, and I was thinking that a budget boost might make as big a difference too.

Thanks for the feedback/suggestions - that's the kind of info I am looking for.

http://www.zoneoffroad.ca/default.cfm?fa=products&ProdCategoryID=4

i have the 4 inch havnt had any problems just replacing my front track bar after a year but was good and cheap lift and with shipping i think in the end it was under $700

Thanks - I'll check that out.

Now...where'd I put that meatball?
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Offline nickcoleman9

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Re: Need advice on 2" budget boost
« Reply #12 on: June 17, 2010, 04:47:10 PM »
i have the same set up a 06 rubi, unlimited and the 2" was great for us
we also put on sway bar discos
since i added it we do alot less grading of the trail, we also have a hitch on rear which acts as a bit of a skid.

so i say do it
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Re: Need advice on 2" budget boost
« Reply #13 on: June 17, 2010, 10:28:51 PM »
so if the issue is the appraoch and departure angles a lift will help, bigger tires will help too. but if the break over angle is the issue then a belly up skid would be the kitties meow. if the arse end drags, so what, its a bumper for a reason right? drag it.
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Offline jpthing

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Re: Need advice on 2" budget boost
« Reply #14 on: June 24, 2010, 10:28:10 AM »
http://www.zoneoffroad.ca/default.cfm?fa=products&ProdCategoryID=4

i have the 4 inch havnt had any problems just replacing my front track bar after a year but was good and cheap lift and with shipping i think in the end it was under $700

Ya many have lifted 4" with the stock trackbar but I don't like it...the angles are just wrong, the upper ball connnector can bind under droop, and the entire front axle will be offset an inch or more to one side...

My advice is to stay away from track bar brackets as much as possible and go with the new track bar right off the bat.

Your budget boost would help...and as hps4evr said, a high clearance belly pan would help too. But so would a winch...were you planning on replacing the shocks? and staying at 2" for now?

I've always shook my head at all the lifts which have new fancy control arms (which you don't need) but don't replace the track bar (which I think you pretty much do need for 4" lift).

'97 TJ, 5" lift, 35's "Sprout"
'95 Xj, 4" lift, 33's Sold to the Bagman
'10 JK unlimited

"Whether you think you can or think you can't...you're right."
-Henry Ford

I'm finally over the Jeep bike debacle..