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04-10-2008, 10:53 AM
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Yeah, another lift thread
While I am fairly well versed in most mechanical repair, I am a lift newbie. I want to put a very modest 2" spring lift on my 98ZJ. With 236k of easy highway on it, the springs are worn hence, a spring replacement lift would be best. I have read about the driveshaft (front) vibration problems with 3.5" and above lifts but, has anyone experienced this with the more modest 2-2.5"? I just re-tired with 245-75x16 up from the stock 225's and the ride is great for the moderate trail and (very) moderate mudding I do. I don't forsee a bigger set of meats going on.
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04-10-2008, 11:06 AM
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You wont get ANY vibes at that height unless something else is worn out. I think OME makes 2" lift springs.
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04-10-2008, 11:25 AM
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Thanks, tokn. Post-lift, I am going to start looking at all the rubber bushings and replacing with poly as I go.
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04-10-2008, 11:45 AM
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Mr. Hyde!
 
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Poly bushings - a great way to add road noise and harshness to your ride. The OEM bushings lasted 200k for you the first go around, they'll be fine for the next 100k the Jeep has left in it.
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04-10-2008, 12:00 PM
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A possibly related question would be if replacing all bushings is a reasonably sensible thing to do while you're in there installing a lift. Seems so to me, but I'm new to this as well. I'd be using regular factory rubber. I've got enough other vehicles built to loosen my fillings, my wife and I don't need this one to do the same!
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04-10-2008, 04:14 PM
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The factory rubber bushings are great.
Hunter
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04-10-2008, 05:39 PM
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Why are poly bushings so bad?
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04-10-2008, 06:09 PM
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Mr. Hyde!
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They aren't bad, but because they are stiffer they transmit more road noise/harshness to the vehicle.
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04-10-2008, 06:50 PM
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04-10-2008, 07:10 PM
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Mr. Hyde!
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Any rubber aftermarket bushing...they'll most likely outlast your Jeep...
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04-10-2008, 08:37 PM
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04-10-2008, 09:31 PM
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Mr. Hyde!
2004 WJ
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Moog is a well known replacement.
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04-10-2008, 10:30 PM
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04-11-2008, 08:15 AM
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1994 ZJ
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You will be fine with poly. They arent that much of a difference. I have poly rear sway bar bushings and sway end links in the rear and it rides fine. Its a jeep not a caddy. I also have poly control arm bushings on the lowers front and rear.
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