How big of a lift will I need if I wanted 30x9.5 or 31x10.5 tires on a 95 ZJ.
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http://www.offroadexchange.com/Teraboost.htm
Here you go...see the bottom for details.
Happy wheelin'
Here you go...see the bottom for details.
Happy wheelin'
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·Quite a few have run 2" BB's on top of the factory isolators, both front and back.
Community learning says:
-Do not mount the BB spacers under the factory isolators. The isolators flex and the spacers provide an arm to amplify the effect. If using both, remove the isolators and put them on under the spacers. (Body->BB->isolator->spring) If you don't you'll feel the added movement coming out of corners. The right way is to do this is to attach the isolator to the bottom of the spacer with sheet metal screws.
-Ideally, extend the rear posts to keep the spring in while offroading. A small length of 1.5" ID tubing will do it. Bolting can be done but welding it on is better and simpler in the long run. Also, with the right sized tubing this eliminates the play caused by the rear posts being smaller than the spacer holes.
-GET AN ALIGNMENT! Lifting 2" throws your toe out of whack. If you don't fix this you'll start noticing your front tires scrubbing the outside edges. It's a simple driveway procedure or just hit a local shop. Well worth the effort to save your tires.
-Some might say that it's as easy to just use taller springs. I didn't say that.
Expect to want more.
-Dave
Community learning says:
-Do not mount the BB spacers under the factory isolators. The isolators flex and the spacers provide an arm to amplify the effect. If using both, remove the isolators and put them on under the spacers. (Body->BB->isolator->spring) If you don't you'll feel the added movement coming out of corners. The right way is to do this is to attach the isolator to the bottom of the spacer with sheet metal screws.
-Ideally, extend the rear posts to keep the spring in while offroading. A small length of 1.5" ID tubing will do it. Bolting can be done but welding it on is better and simpler in the long run. Also, with the right sized tubing this eliminates the play caused by the rear posts being smaller than the spacer holes.
-GET AN ALIGNMENT! Lifting 2" throws your toe out of whack. If you don't fix this you'll start noticing your front tires scrubbing the outside edges. It's a simple driveway procedure or just hit a local shop. Well worth the effort to save your tires.
-Some might say that it's as easy to just use taller springs. I didn't say that.
Expect to want more.
-Dave
YepOn 2002-02-11 16:06, el stupido wrote:
Expect to want more.
-Dave
I have been running the BB for almost a year now. I am runnning 30's and wish I went 31's, since I now want to go higher. It is a great low buck added ground clearance. Notice I said added ground clearance and not lift If you do go the BB route, DO GET longer shocks. W/O getting longer shocks you really don't get any added offroad ability other than ground clearance. You suspension will max out (droop) very quickly with stock shocks.Dave had some great advise above.
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·Tera Manufacturing makes one.(www.teraflx.com) It'll run about $100 depending on the store. The most popular one for community jeepers has to be "Anthony's". It's made by Anthony Defalco for $50. You can reach him at adefalco@mindspring.com.
For shocks you can get away with your stockers. They limit droop but nothing will break. Good longer shocks aren't cheap and are pretty specific to lift heights. Wait until you're sure you won't go taller.
-Dave
For shocks you can get away with your stockers. They limit droop but nothing will break. Good longer shocks aren't cheap and are pretty specific to lift heights. Wait until you're sure you won't go taller.
-Dave
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Here's a link on from the tech section here on NAGCA:
http://www.nagca.com/budgetboostinstall.htm
This is just a basic writeup of the installation. Just remember this is only a start to your downward spiral.
Hank
http://www.nagca.com/budgetboostinstall.htm
This is just a basic writeup of the installation. Just remember this is only a start to your downward spiral.
Hank
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I was able to easily fit 30"s under a .75" Rusty's budget boost on my 1995 ZJ. My understanding is that you can't fit 31"s without a 3" lift.
There is an installation guide for the Teraflex BB lift on the Grand Tech Page http://www.nagca.com/grandtech.htm here at NAGCA. It should give you an idea what is involved in a BB lift. Overall it is pretty easy if you are not mechanicaly challenged.
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You can run 30's with stock susp., 31's with a BB, and 32's with 3" & very minor trimming.
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·if you want to run a 31x10.50 i would say you need a 3" lift to avoid rubbing. I know there are people running spacer lifts with 31's but i feel like at full stuff with the wheels turned a 31 will chew those fenders
Maybe it's just me...but has the forum changed this man's idea for a BB to getting a lift?
I used tomken 2" spacers front and back, and didn't remove either of the stock spacers.
I knew that I wanted to throw in more room for 31x12.50s on 15x10 rims that I managed to get for free, so I ordered JUST the SkyJacker springs and bought some new shocks from Rusty's just because I heard that it was a good idea.
Now that it's about time for new tires, I'm just going to run 32x11.50 on 15x8 rims as everyone on the forum suggests.
After the little bit of trimming and banging around in the wheel well I did for the tires I had on before so it wouldn't rub when I turned, and ripped my tires to shreds when I was flexing off-road(which it did, and then I trimmed), the 32s should have Plenty of room!
Whatever you do, have fun with it! And yes, do get your tires alligned! And look for anything in your wheel well that looks like it would be dangerous to your tires before you decide to start your off-road excursions!
I used tomken 2" spacers front and back, and didn't remove either of the stock spacers.
I knew that I wanted to throw in more room for 31x12.50s on 15x10 rims that I managed to get for free, so I ordered JUST the SkyJacker springs and bought some new shocks from Rusty's just because I heard that it was a good idea.
Now that it's about time for new tires, I'm just going to run 32x11.50 on 15x8 rims as everyone on the forum suggests.
After the little bit of trimming and banging around in the wheel well I did for the tires I had on before so it wouldn't rub when I turned, and ripped my tires to shreds when I was flexing off-road(which it did, and then I trimmed), the 32s should have Plenty of room!
Whatever you do, have fun with it! And yes, do get your tires alligned! And look for anything in your wheel well that looks like it would be dangerous to your tires before you decide to start your off-road excursions!
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depends on the suspension setup your jeep has i think. i have 30x9.5 under my jeep with stock everything and i dont rub anywhere. thats whhy i figure if i put on a 3.5 RE i will be able to fit 32's under mine
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