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12-03-2011, 05:45 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: alexandria, in
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my zj custom build(they said it cant be done)
every one says you cant lift a zy 8 inches without the long arm kit,wrong,i lifted this 1997 grand cherokee limited on $40 bucks (and alot of work)all of the stuff came from the junkyard and a scrap metale place,goes to show you can do it with determination..i am going to try and post the pics.. 
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12-03-2011, 08:48 AM
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Web Wheeler
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Owens Cross Roads, AL
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I'm afraid I already know the answer, but what is actually lifting the Jeep? Don't think anyone manufactures 8" springs.
And nice pinion angle on the rear, btw.
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12-03-2011, 09:15 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Madison TN, Wingate NC
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i would love to know how it performs
i bet your u joints and ca bushings love you
btw... i doubt they said it cant be done...they probably said it cant be done SAFELY
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'96 ZJ Orvis 5.2L (Mossy Oak Edit.)- UC+2" BB, Thrush Turbo, 2 12s, Lots Of Stickers
You drive a tj, we drive a zj. We have more power while you get more shower. We get the v8 while you get there too late. You have 2 doors well, we have 2 more. Ours costs a grand while yours has a price we cant stand.
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12-03-2011, 09:44 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Raleigh/Chapel Hill NC
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Originally Posted by Bama_WJ
I'm afraid I already know the answer, but what is actually lifting the Jeep? Don't think anyone manufactures 8" springs.
And nice pinion angle on the rear, btw.
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Well there definitely isn't big springs, Just looking over the front tire, there is no coil spring there at all..... meaning there is some huge spacers mounted on there...
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12-03-2011, 09:55 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Madison TN, Wingate NC
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'96 ZJ Orvis 5.2L (Mossy Oak Edit.)- UC+2" BB, Thrush Turbo, 2 12s, Lots Of Stickers
You drive a tj, we drive a zj. We have more power while you get more shower. We get the v8 while you get there too late. You have 2 doors well, we have 2 more. Ours costs a grand while yours has a price we cant stand.
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12-03-2011, 10:59 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Cumming, Georgia
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That is just a bad thing waiting to happen
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12-04-2011, 06:00 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: alexandria, in
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actually i drive this every day every where i go,yes the front has spcers,but,they are bolted in place of the bump stops,i have a machine shop where i fabricated the parts for the front,as far as being safe,if you know what you are doing why wont it be,,i have been a mechanic for 26 years,i did alot of reserch befor i started the whole project,my goal was to show that it can be done without spending 2 or 3 grand to do it,still if you were to do it you would have to know what you are doin,the rear was easy,the front,well lets just say it took alot of thinking and fabricateing,it performs the same now as it did stock,yes with the 33's i get some push and pull on country roads,main roads ,,no,it drives the same as my wifes stock zj,in fact she drives it just as much as i do,,as far as telling all of my secrets,,well,i am going to wait on that,i will say do not use ford f150 springs,if you do you will have a log wagon ride,the springs i used keep it very close to a stock ride,the front springs are stock,i will give some advice on things just for fello wheelers,i just dont want any one to try and make money from my work and idea 
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12-04-2011, 06:07 AM
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Got Mud CNJ 4x4
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Jackson, New Jersey
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Originally Posted by smokin
i just dont want any one to try and make money from my work and idea |
Lmao..
This has got to be a joke....
You can't even claim you daily drive it.... so please stop.
Post pictures of suspension. Including control arms and better drift shaft angles.
Also, I am dieing to see some flex shots.
Sent from my
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12-04-2011, 05:11 PM
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Location: long island
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your stock track bars and drive shafts all reach?
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12-04-2011, 05:16 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Madison TN, Wingate NC
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i figure theyd all reach, but id hate to see the angles, or try to flex it
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'96 ZJ Orvis 5.2L (Mossy Oak Edit.)- UC+2" BB, Thrush Turbo, 2 12s, Lots Of Stickers
You drive a tj, we drive a zj. We have more power while you get more shower. We get the v8 while you get there too late. You have 2 doors well, we have 2 more. Ours costs a grand while yours has a price we cant stand.
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12-04-2011, 06:01 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Florence/Clemson, SC
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They say it can't be done because it shouldn't be done.
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Originally Posted by RedZJ
Lmao..
This has got to be a joke....
You can't even claim you daily drive it.... so please stop.
Post pictures of suspension. Including control arms and better drift shaft angles.
Also, I am dieing to see some flex shots.
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Flex?? I would be scared to hit a bump in it.
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12-04-2011, 06:24 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Erie, PA
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for $40 how did you extend the brake lines and correct the steering angles
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1992 YJ crawler, getting 60s. Build thread the illusion of progress
North Jersey Jeep Club, AtoZ Fabrication, Rozzo Fabrication
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12-04-2011, 06:27 PM
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12-04-2011, 06:38 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Rochester NY
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no way that is 8" of lift
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'98 ZJ with stuff
Build Thread
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f197/1-500-1-170-a-1388735/
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12-04-2011, 08:02 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Madison TN, Wingate NC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KingtheZJ
no way that is 8" of lift
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x2 at 8" 33s would look puny
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'96 ZJ Orvis 5.2L (Mossy Oak Edit.)- UC+2" BB, Thrush Turbo, 2 12s, Lots Of Stickers
You drive a tj, we drive a zj. We have more power while you get more shower. We get the v8 while you get there too late. You have 2 doors well, we have 2 more. Ours costs a grand while yours has a price we cant stand.
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my zj custom build(they said it cant be done)
