THANK YOU!!!! I bought a 87 YJ with a 3inch body lift and flat springs. I have been looking at the 2.5 Rough Country lift but wasn’t sure what it look look like. Your video was just what I needed.
To be perfectly objective, a body lift and tires would be the best lift you could do to preserve suspension geometry. Also, a body lift has a better center of gravity than a full lift. I think you did the best anyone could do.
I am brand new to the YJ mafia. Just got an 89 YJ and your video gave me some solid knowledge. I learned I have the same body lift as you. Running 32 tires with 4 cylinder. I'm not sure how high my lift is on springs but I really like how you have your jeep set up. Really clean.
All you YJ haters, take a look at a real jeep! Just plain sweet, I'll take one of these over the new garbage their selling today!...ohh wait, I have one!!!
I have a ‘87 YJ that I bought with a rough country 4 /2” lift with a 1 3/4” body lift and 35” tires. I’m in the process of re-gearing it because the spider gears in the rear broke just by daily driving… 35” tires are heavy with the stock 3.07 gears. Going to 4.56 gears and will probably drop to 33” tires
your yj looks in new condition, Nice. My 92 yj had frame repair , tub repair and still rotted haha ., lower and upper shock mounts welded/replaced , I have 2" body lift, 4" RC suspension lift w/Boomerang shackles (1"), 35s on the same AR rims you run, RR tie rod bar/drag link, flares removed... ton's of other work done and always finding more to repair haha but the yj is my favourite jeep.
just bought a 1990 jeep yesterday for 1500 and the more I look around the more of a deal I got!!! technically I have 1500 worth of tires let alone this rough country lift kit... These Jeeps are so incredibly awesome....Ive been wrenching for 30 years and was waiting for one of these to fall in my lap... and it did.......I either have to fall in or climb up to drive something around here lol..LOVEEEE
As an engineer, body lifts scare me more than pretty much any other mod people commonly do to jeeps. Suspension lifts are more complicated, but much safer. Good looking jeep though.
Highline fenders,1" body lift,no suspension lift slap some tj brackets on the front and run a xj front dana 30, swap in a 8.8 in the back and you will have an almost perfect yj
Never seen a 2.5 suspension with 35’s. Personally dont like body lifts over 1.25inches. I think ill just throw in a 4 inch and ad 1inch bodyblift. Still somewhat low, and better articulation
"Yes. I do have a broken shock mount right there". You and me both, same location. I wish I could say it was the first time haha. Great looking YJ as well, my friend.
You can replace yj flares with tj flares. Allows for trimming inner fenders 2 inches up and forward and back. Opens wheel wells a lot. Body lifts don't do a thing to lift frame, can cause break over issues. 3 and 1 half inch springs with 2 inch longer shackles will give you 4 and a half inches lift without body lift. Lot of differant ways to achieve usable lift. Do you have disconnects for sway bar? Nice jeep with this set up. Only way to find out is to use it. Have fun and be safe.
I'm running soa with waggy springs. On a stretch front and back. Frenched spring hangers. Total lift maybe 4.5 inches at most. 35 tires. You don't need any more than that
Yea!!! Rocking the waggie springs, me too! Streatch with 35s 👍. Although I’m running 3inch lifted wagoner springs; total lift easy 6 inches and room for 37’s sua.
I'm looking to get new leaf spring w/shock kit for my 95 yj. Getting 33's (have Nitto Grappler M/T 31's now) which brand lift kit do you recommend and what offset for wheels? My research so far suggests a -12 offset.
I recently got an 89 YJ that I will be building for my son's first vehicle. A lift, tires, and wheels are absolutely on the list of things to do. I started a thread on WikiJeeps YJ forum but if you have any other tips, I'd love to hear them. Thanks!
Looks like you've been putting more money into it. I personally liked it when it was lower and on the bf all terrains. Just looks cleaner to me. I ditched my rough country lift in favor of old man emu.
Yeh. I like both looks. Problem was... flat inverted springs. I also had to replace the tires so, same price to lift it up a bit and a little extra for the 35’s just made more sense long-term. I do like the higher ride height too. All good brother. Jeep is a Jeep. It’s meant to love no matter the mods 👍
I'm researching 2.5" lift kits for my 95 yj. I'm leaning towards OME also n have read others saying same thing you have...they've replaced the RoughCountry. I don't want to waste time n money just to be disappointed.
I got a 91 yj lifted 4.5 on 35s with 355 gearing i wanna go with 456 but honesly 5th in mines not bad on tbe leavel at 75 80mph but 55 and under foeget it lol i just did a stage 2 clutch flywheel its got a 4.0 stroker i do wanna do a body lift just to lazy do it lol
Quick question bro, I have a 1990 Yj it has 35on there with stock suspension and it rubs( I got it like that) what loft would you recommend for 37in tires which is what I’m planning.
Diff and gearing is next. It’s a good ride for an old jeep. If you don’t upgrade your gears you’ll find that 5th is useless. This fall ill be doing a video on gear swap and clutch install.
Fix It Now I just installed the RC 4" with the 1.25 Boomerang shackles and a 2" body lift along with the steering brace, Rugged Ridge HD Tie Rod Kit on my 93 yj it has the beefed up 4 banger lol currently sitting on 31's it also has 410 gears but down the road plan on changing to 488 w/ a ford 8.8 I'm not sure if 33 or 35' on steel or alloy is the way to go to help with the power until the regear any thoughts?
Not a fan of body lifts myself,I got 6" lift 35 tires,but that is a really nice jeep though I like it.,I have 1987 yj getting a 350 sbc right now,lol if I put body lift on mine it would not make it into my garage,it barley fits now
Hey do you think i could run the same size tires and suspension with a 1in body lift? Not sure how much the body lift will come into play with the rub. Nice yj that thing is clean
as much as I love the look of your jeep and as you have mentioned that you do not have 100% knowledge about what's been done to the jeep previously so let me tell you. The inside part from the front fender to the curve of the headlight has been cut and that's the reason you get a lock to lock steering no tension. I personally run 6-inch body lift and 4-inch spacers on my 35-inch tires and still am not able to get the turn angle properly. If anyone has suggestions let me know I do not wanna cut out a piece of the frame.
Not a lift question but did you install those mirrors yourself and if you did, are the holes on the upper part of the door left from the factory smaller mirrors?
I got mine on ebay 55.00 and they're made really good comes with all hardwear they are for the 97 but i like the lights on tbe flars better there 12.00 set on ebay for the marker lights a set or Amazon
Here’s my question- would your tires rub if you did not have the body lift. My yj has the same size lift and the flat fender flares pretty much the same as you.
Sure is. Here’s the video on that repair here: How To Repair a Broken Shock Mount on a Jeep ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-YT2TvqthcCo.html
You can adjust the steering limit bolts on the steering knuckles. Adjust them out until you tires don’t hit the leaf springs. Or get wheels with different backspacing or try spacers as a cheaper solution.
I don’t care about articulation. Why would I take a 25k jeep somewhere where I’d need maximum articulation? Everyone knows these things are lifted for looks. A smarter man would just get a talon or a razor and have twice the fun Offroad while keeping his DD running strong and not pissing away money on broken parts. Plus SXS and quads are funner Offroad. And if I really were to take a road car/truck Offroad it wouldn’t be a piece of shit bathtub on wheels, I’d use a real off-roader like a 4Runner or variant.
