SOA vs. 3" Lift

MorgansRaiders · 08-04-2009, 02:11 AM

ok so i have a 1993 jeep YJ and im wondering whether i should get a SOA or a 3" lift. Both look good, but im also a poor highschool student that would probably be doing all the work with some help from some friends. But i was hoping that someone could tell me which would be better for someone in my position. I do want to take this up to the hills and go wheelin, but i also need a good highway vehicle.

So ive read about SOA and seems like they can be pretty challenging. some questions
Would i need to buy a new extended driveshaft for SOA?
new brakes lines to make longer with SOA?
Need a double steering stabilizer so highway driving isnt so bad?

Thanks for your advice and knowledge

**Mean Max** · 08-04-2009, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by MorgansRaiders

ok so i have a 1993 jeep YJ and im wondering whether i should get a SOA or a 3" lift. Both look good, but im also a poor highschool student that would probably be doing all the work with some help from some friends. But i was hoping that someone could tell me which would be better for someone in my position. I do want to take this up to the hills and go wheelin, but i also need a good highway vehicle.

So ive read about SOA and seems like they can be pretty challenging. some questions
Very challenging, but worth the effort IMO. NOT CHEAP, if done properly.
Would i need to buy a new extended driveshaft for SOA?
Yes, and a SYE kit & C/V driveshaft.
new brakes lines to make longer with SOA?
New, and longer.
Need a double steering stabilizer so highway driving isnt so bad?
Not if done properly. Many YJ's (SOA & SUA) work well with the stock stabilizer, or none at all.

Thanks for your advice and knowledge

Max

91YJRockCrawler · 08-04-2009, 03:37 AM

what size tires do you want to run?

since your still in high school i would go with the 3" lift... when i was in high school (i got out a coulpe mounths ago) i didnt have money for a SOA and still dont

oh and i wheel the $h!t out of my jeep with a RE 2.5" lift and 33s, the funnest times i had in high school were workin on my jeep and wheelin it with my friends and takin some girls off roading to....it makes for a good first date

and good luck with your rig!

**Joe Dillard** · 08-04-2009, 11:33 PM

For your situation - you will do fine with a quality 3" SUA lift.

plyguitar45 · 08-05-2009, 12:14 AM

definately would go with a 3"

SOA takes alottt of time and money

humbert810 · 08-05-2009, 12:25 AM

4" RC with 33's

MorgansRaiders · 08-05-2009, 01:17 AM

ok thanks everyone. i will defeniatly do a 3" lift before a SOA. im runnin 31 BFG right now so wat size tires should i get with a three inch lift. or should i just keep running my BFG's for awhile.

**fratis** · 08-05-2009, 01:44 AM

mine is soa, my fathers is 3" sua and i really get a kick out of driving his. i built his for the "set it and forget it" concept.

humbert810 · 08-05-2009, 01:53 AM

3" SUA go with 32's

ImpactFabWorks · 08-05-2009, 05:25 AM

you could go with a little bigger tire but, if you still have some meat on your tires why spend the money now? with a 3" lift i dont seeing you going any bigger than a 32. unless you like the sawzall. long story short save the money for now.