805HECTOR9 Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 i have a 05 tj wrangler..planning on lifting it but cant decide how high and which brand to go with. i was thinking about 3.5 or 4.5 long arm rubicon express or there tri link.and i want it on 33s..its goin to be my hunting jeep.just want to see if any of you guys have jeeps and any input on a lift? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug118 Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 (edited) Judging by the fact that you have an 05 TJ that you're going to use for hunting, I'm going to guess you're not looking for a cheap route. Rusty's makes amazing stuff. This would be a perfect all in 1 package and you know everything will fit just right http://rustysoffroad.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=rustys&Product_Code=RK-550LT-TJ-C1&Category_Code=sus_tj_kit here's just the lift kit w/o rims and tires. look at the articulation in the middle picture! http://rustysoffroad.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=rustys&Product_Code=RK-550LT-TJ&Category_Code=sus_tj_kit me and a close friend built the only ZJ in the world with 33's and only a 2" lift. That was 6 years ago and no one still hasn't done it since. Then we went overboard and lifted it 8" using Rusty's parts with 38's Edited January 27, 2011 by doug118 Quote 2001 Tahoe. Huge front stage and 55+ substage http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/196418-another-tahoe-build-huge-front-stage-and-155-substage/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaM Customs aka mprete Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 go to 4wheelparts.com anything they have is quality. but rough country has real nice stuff too. here is a yj that i used to have it has a 2.5 in suspension lift, 1 inch body lift, and a 1 in shackle lift. it sits on 33 in mud terrains. if you dont know much about lifting them just do your research, anything 4 inches and over can start to create a lot of problems with the drivetrain and steering. i would not suggest anything over 4 inches, thats why i did a 2.5 suspension and a 1 inch body. i know a lot about jeeps so if you have any other questions i might be able to help you out Quote 2001 dodge ram 2500 quad cab 5.9L V8 my build logs... dodge build http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/94914-mpretes-2001-dodge-ram-2500-quad-cab-build-log/ trik build http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/94447-trik-build/page__p__1298547__hl__trik__fromsearch__1entry1298547 box building thread- very cool designs (PICS!!!) http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/95713-2d-or-3d-box-pics/page__gopid__1318152entry1318152 i am a mechanic, pm me if you have questions or anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug118 Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 if you looked at the parts list on the kit I posted a link to you'd see that there would be no steering issues because it comes with a drop pitman arm and everything else needed to make sure the steering stays correct. and what kind of drivetrain issues are you talking about? we had no issues with the drivetrain with 8" of lift on a grand cherokee. not sure how much different a TJ is Quote 2001 Tahoe. Huge front stage and 55+ substage http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/196418-another-tahoe-build-huge-front-stage-and-155-substage/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
805HECTOR9 Posted January 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 im going to look into rusty's, ive heard about them but never really looked em up. but yea i know i would most likely have to get a slip yoke eliminator and cv driveshaft but i want to keep it at 4in lift max so the 33's fit clean on it. my buddy has rubicon express lift and he likes it alot.but his is 5.5in lift.so thats why i was thinking about that company.i just want something bit bigger then stock so i chose 33s also for gas mileage and just to get better travel.but yea im not lookin for the cheap way out on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
805HECTOR9 Posted January 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 yea i lifted my 09 f250 diesel through 4wheelparts...they did a good job..4 link 10in lift on 40's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug118 Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 the Rusty's 3" kit will clear 33's. You could even add the 1" body and engine lift for $150 http://rustysoffroad.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=rustys&Product_Code=RK-300A-TJ&Category_Code=sus_tj_kit do you have any pictures of the F250?? I've been looking for lifts bigger then 6" for new body Chevy's but can't find anything. Quote 2001 Tahoe. Huge front stage and 55+ substage http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/196418-another-tahoe-build-huge-front-stage-and-155-substage/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
805HECTOR9 Posted January 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 k im thinking about doing that..what about shocks?you guys have any youve had experience with? i know this is pretty dumb but idk how to put pictures up on here.is it through photobucket? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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805HECTOR9 Posted January 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 oh i figured it out ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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