spacer blocks or lift kit

SteveJcoYJ · 07-22-2007, 11:15 PM

my leaf springs look like the originals but are actually in have decent shape, the shicks are practically gone an rusted out and im worried about my new tires rubbing when i flex with a stock lift.

So i'm thinking i need to replace the shocks either way but as far as lift would it be better in the long to just get a 2, 2.5 lift kit an replace the shocks an get new springs, or just replace the shocks an just lift up the tub for now running the stock leafs

i'm just thinking which is gonna be better on my wallet in the long run of things

**rustywrangler** · 07-22-2007, 11:19 PM

In the long run, you're gonna want a lift kit.

SteveJcoYJ · 07-22-2007, 11:22 PM

any recommendations on a tight budget, weekend off road, during the week driven 70 miles a day, criteria

**rustywrangler** · 07-22-2007, 11:29 PM

Anything but rough country

From what I gather, Old Man Emu is the way to go for best quality. Not the best for budget though.

SteveJcoYJ · 07-22-2007, 11:31 PM

old man emu's 2.5 is running a little over 700$, and i wasnt hoping to spend that much

Randy.YJ · 07-22-2007, 11:33 PM

I would stay away from body lift. They look damn ugly and are not really that practical. You don't seem like your really going for the wheeling aspect of it, maybe more for looks? If you're really on a tight budget and don't care, go with a low priced kit, something around 2.5 inches. A body lift is going to cost you about $100-$150 anyways.

Axl Jack · 07-22-2007, 11:37 PM

1" body lift is the max that most people on this board would recommend concerning body lifts. They are relatively cheap to gain that extra inch of clearance. Then get some TJ flares for more tire clearance as well.

Thats the cheapest way to go for a little bit of more clearance IMO.

SteveJcoYJ · 07-22-2007, 11:45 PM

im just worried about the tires rubbing when i flex out in the woods

Randy.YJ · 07-23-2007, 12:00 AM

Go with TJ flares.

flame0086 · 07-23-2007, 01:05 AM

I would suspect you judgement on those stock spings if you have many miles. How big of tires are you going to run? I would recomend no bigger than a one inch body lift, also no bigger than 1" lift shackles. If you can aford it, DC4WD should be able to give you a good price on new springs. I just got a 2" BDS lift from him. Shipped to Spokane, WA, the springs alone were $303; $450 including the kit but without shocks.

SteveJcoYJ · 07-23-2007, 01:45 AM

DC has a 2.5 lift kit for just over 600$, if the quality is good that sounds alright

**rustywrangler** · 07-23-2007, 06:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveJcoYJ

DC has a 2.5 lift kit for just over 600$, if the quality is good that sounds alright

What brand kit is it??? Link??

Did you try Jeepin Outfitters???

goatboy · 07-23-2007, 07:49 AM

I dunno...if ya can't afford to do it right at this time, ya might just wanna hold off on wheelin' til you can! I agree with nixing the body lift, won't gain ya more than ya lose... you REALLY need to go with a suspension lift, and even a decent 2" will cost ya pretty close to $600... Unfortunate, but true, it is an expensive hobby.

SteveJcoYJ · 07-23-2007, 11:38 PM

http://www.quadratec.com/products/16300_302.htm

This RE one is the same one i mentioned earlier that DC had

And if it'll last me a while an work well i wont mind buying it at all right now

OneCleanYj · 07-24-2007, 12:04 AM

Nothing wrong with RC, there's a lot of negative reviews out there but I love mine, as do most people I've ran into with their lifts

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rustywrangler Got my eye on you..... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 18,657 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Anything but rough country From what I gather, Old Man Emu is the way to go for best quality. Not the best for budget though. __________________ http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p...k_banner-1.gif Congenital Heart Disease is a reality for me, BOTH of my children have it. Please read up and become aware for future generations Lydia Ann-Acquired 08/05/05 Open Heart surgery 08/10/05 Jacob Patrick-Acquired 01/17/08 Open Heart surgery 02/15/08