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Shawn
08-03-2009, 10:50 PM
Hey guys, way sick site by the way.

Right now I have a 2.5 Rusty lift on my 2004 grand cherokee, but now i'm looking to go for bigger tires and to do some more off roading. I'm looking to go another 2inches so that means i need a 4 inch lift. What do you guys recommend for a good lift that does good off road and good on the road.
Thanks guys.

http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/2689/3441/31721720028_medium.jpg
This is my jeep now, for a little visual
RedRocker
08-04-2009, 04:54 AM
If you want to retain a nice ride, you'll really need to go long arms, which is more like 5-6 inches of lift. A 4" lift will start to adversely affect ride quality due to the changes it makes to your front control arm orientation.

When you're talking long arms, there really is only one solution to consider - Claytons.
NHWK05
08-04-2009, 05:27 AM
Rock Krawler, i dont know if they make one for the Wj though.

If Rubicon Express would get their heads out of their buts and start making stuff for the WJ/WK then i would recommend them.
AcidCold
08-04-2009, 05:26 PM
My buddy had long arms on his 04 WJ at about 5.5'' from Iron rock offroad, and his jeep had the sickest articulation i have ever seen up close.
NHWK05
08-04-2009, 05:36 PM
There is a kid on my other club forum with a WJ with IRO long arms. Though i think the arms are pretty low clearance it does flex like crazy. Same size lift too.
mikskillz
08-05-2009, 02:13 PM
when i was looking for my WJ i was told the Clayton was tops as far as quality goes.

this guy seems to know his shit when it comes to ZJ / WJ

http://www.kevinsoffroad.com/

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also w/ the clayton - from what i understand - u can start w/ the 4" springs and step up to the 6" when ready.
BigE3
08-11-2009, 06:09 PM
Long arm is top shelf. start/end there.
NHWK05
08-11-2009, 06:33 PM
There are no long arm lifts for the Wk, IFS.
BigE3
08-11-2009, 06:37 PM
got a welder
Scottina06
08-11-2009, 06:57 PM
boy....that was intelligent
NHWK05
08-11-2009, 07:00 PM
As much as i love the look of a lifted WK and i still have some off roading left in me, i could never justify going out and spending $14k plus on a Wk (that would be an 05 3.7 laredo unless it was a steal) or more on a nicer model and take it out dump thousands more in to it and beat the hell out of it. it was cool when it was my $2200 98 XJ but not a wk, i never could.
RedRocker
08-12-2009, 10:34 AM
As much as i love the look of a lifted WK and i still have some off roading left in me, i could never justify going out and spending $14k plus on a Wk (that would be an 05 3.7 laredo unless it was a steal) or more on a nicer model and take it out dump thousands more in to it and beat the hell out of it.

Then learn how to drive better. :)

(Of course it helps if you have terrain other than un-predictable mud to wheel in.)
Shawn
08-12-2009, 12:56 PM
thanks for the info guys

As much as i love the look of a lifted WK and i still have some off roading left in me, i could never justify going out and spending $14k plus on a Wk (that would be an 05 3.7 laredo unless it was a steal) or more on a nicer model and take it out dump thousands more in to it and beat the hell out of it. it was cool when it was my $2200 98 XJ but not a wk, i never could.
that's not what I'm doing I personaly like the offroad look. Just cause it's lifted, it doesn't mean it's gonna be beat to hell
AcidCold
08-12-2009, 04:14 PM
There are no long arm lifts for the Wk, IFS.

He has a WJ. :thumbsup:
NHWK05
08-12-2009, 06:42 PM
Then learn how to drive better. :)

(Of course it helps if you have terrain other than un-predictable mud to wheel in.)


Its not that, I have been wheeling since i learned how to drive, i have had 3 Lifted XJs and between the constant want/need to upgrade, beef up or make it better the wallet just cant afford it on a vehicle that only cost $2200 let alone on something that was $15k.

You can ask anyone from my old club, i was so nice to my old 98 XJ on 35s, i did everything i could to avoid damage (it was a rock machine no mud for me) but just 4 wheeling alone takes its tole on a vehicle then comes the unsuspecting damage.

I could never justify doing it with a $15k + vehicle.
jeepfan30
08-15-2009, 12:12 PM
Go with Superlift if money is not an issue. I have had the 3.0 RK and now have the Superlift...big difference in ride quality and overall stance. It's a tested kit with good customer support, I haven't read any bad reviews of this kit on other forums. I love it!
TimmyB
08-23-2009, 08:45 PM
As much as i love the look of a lifted WK and i still have some off roading left in me, i could never justify going out and spending $14k plus on a Wk (that would be an 05 3.7 laredo unless it was a steal) or more on a nicer model and take it out dump thousands more in to it and beat the hell out of it. it was cool when it was my $2200 98 XJ but not a wk, i never could.


Off topic of lifting a Jeep, but I only paid 11.4K for my 05 3.7 WK Laredo, then pumped about 3K for my "street srt" mods including stereo system.:)

But there is no way in hell I would ever take my daily driver on trails. My cousin has a ford truck that he is always fixing due to offroading. I do however wish I kept my 94 5.2 Limited GC instead of trading it in for a measly 500 bucks and put swamper tires on it, dont even bother insuring it or registering it, then beating the piss out of it on trails then leaving it there when I break it and set it on fire for fun, taking the plates with me of course. Lol.
mikskillz
08-27-2009, 04:19 PM
Off topic of lifting a Jeep, but I only paid 11.4K for my 05 3.7 WK Laredo, then pumped about 3K for my "street srt" mods including stereo system.:)

But there is no way in hell I would ever take my daily driver on trails. My cousin has a ford truck that he is always fixing due to offroading. I do however wish I kept my 94 5.2 Limited GC instead of trading it in for a measly 500 bucks and put swamper tires on it, dont even bother insuring it or registering it, then beating the piss out of it on trails then leaving it there when I break it and set it on fire for fun, taking the plates with me of course. Lol.


If you drive right and protect your vehicle you can really limit any offroad damage. Of course beating the piss out of it doesn't fit into the category of driving right.

I wheel my brand new 08 i spent over 41K on - of course more then 5600 of that was preparing it for the trail.
RedRocker
08-27-2009, 04:36 PM
If you drive right and protect your vehicle you can really limit any offroad damage. Of course beating the piss out of it doesn't fit into the category of driving right.

I wheel my brand new 08 i spent over 41K on - of course more then 5600 of that was preparing it for the trail.

x2
mikskillz
09-08-2009, 02:55 PM
x2


I'm so jealous of you guys out there on the west coast. i wheeled a rented TJ on Hells Revenge 1 day - it just seems like you can keep your rigs in better shape on that terrain apposed to the woods in the north east.

i do have plans on driving my WK out there for EJS. Just waiting for my son to get old enough to enjoy it.
RedRocker
09-08-2009, 03:13 PM
I'm so jealous of you guys out there on the west coast. i wheeled a rented TJ on Hells Revenge 1 day - it just seems like you can keep your rigs in better shape on that terrain apposed to the woods in the north east.

i do have plans on driving my WK out there for EJS. Just waiting for my son to get old enough to enjoy it.

You should come to Grand Slam West instead - 40-50 Grands - it's pretty cool and the spotters know how to spot for Grands.