Lifting the Jeep

[Night goat]

It's finally time to lift my jeep. I've had the thing 10 years, running stock everything, and also have a cabin in the mountains in the future, so, it's time to build the Jeep.

It's a stock 2001 Wrangler tj, with the 4.0, and while I seem to have a general idea of what I want (33s, 3.5-4" lift) there is just way too much info out there and I end up just being confused by it all.

It's mainly gonna be a fish/hunt/ski rig, logging roads, mild trails, more utility than a dedicated wheeler...

Any guys with a lifted jeep who can offer some insight?

I'll go 2.5" of lift if that means not redoing brake lines and a transfer case drop, main thing is wanting to run a good pair of 33s 

[Special T]

Www.jeepforum.com

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[Skyvalhunter]

You can atleast get a 2 in lift by replacing the springs try
http://www.extremeterrain.com

[WA hunter14]

Lockers and stock size mud tire would do a lot more for you then 33's

[Dan-o]

Lockers come first, IMHO.   

[Night goat]

Lockers come first, IMHO.

You mean a welder?? 

(Kidding)

[Happy Gilmore]

http://www.oldmanemu.com.au/

An old friend raved about these guys. I think he must have got a happy ending with his lift kit.

[jackelope]

Do the slip yoke eliminator on the transfer case. If you don't do this, don't bother lifting it. You'll be miserable and regret it.


http://www.extremeterrain.com/wrangler-jeep-slip-yoke-eliminators-explained.html

[huntandjeep]

Start by doing ALOT of research over on Jeepforum.
Below 2 1/2" you can get away with not extending the brake lines , you might need a washer or two between the skid plate and frame to get rid of vibes , a good set of adjustable control arms ( Savvy /Currie ) with good joints ( true Johnny Joints not a nock off )  would help align the rear pinion to keep the vibes down . You don't "need " the adjustable arms with 2 1/2" but it's a nice option.
 When you get into the 4" territory that's when the check book starts to hurt.  There is a cheap way and the right way ( others may so otherwise ).
When I first lifted my 98 I bought a $1000 4" kit 
After not liking the ride , handling ect I started more research. After 4 years of owning this " kit " the only thing left from it is the 4" springs ( and they are getting replaced soon ). Not including the original $1000 kit I have an additional $2800 into my lift kit .
 Don't forget bigger tires require better brakes and steering. If you're Jeep has a Dana 35 rear it might be ok with 33's , might not just depends on how hard you are on it. If you're ​Jeep is the 5 speed you have 3.07 gears . Add 33's to those gears and kiss 5th gear good bye. Only way to get it back is to regear front and rear axles ,
  The Old Man Emu 2 1/2" kits are a great kit.
A Slip yoke eliminator isn't "  needed " on a 2 1/2" lift but would be a great addition just adds $. I've built 5 TJ's ranging from 4" & 33's to 4" and 37's so any questions I'm happy to answer.

[Alchase]

Do the slip yoke eliminator on the transfer case. If you don't do this, don't bother lifting it. You'll be miserable and regret it.


http://www.extremeterrain.com/wrangler-jeep-slip-yoke-eliminators-explained.html

 

Especially if you are going up 3" or more. You will throw you geometry off and cause all kinds of issues.

As other have said, go to Jeepforum.com and learn from others mistakes.

[gasman]

For what you said you want to use it for, I wouldn't bother with him a lift.

Put a locker in the rear and throw some decent 31"s underneath it and you'll go most anywhere you need to go.

[Happy Gilmore]

For what you said you want to use it for, I wouldn't bother with him a lift.

Put a locker in the rear and throw some decent 31"s underneath it and you'll go most anywhere you need to go.

that's what I think as well. ARB air lockers, 2 inches, a real bumper and winch.... all you need.

[Alchase]

For what you said you want to use it for, I wouldn't bother with him a lift.

Put a locker in the rear and throw some decent 31"s underneath it and you'll go most anywhere you need to go.

that's what I think as well. ARB air lockers, 2 inches, a real bumper and winch.... all you need.

Yep and good tires!

[timberfaller]

I did a 2 inch lift on my 92 Renegade(original leaf springs) last year, ONLY because it was cheaper then going OME!!    Took off the back trac-bar,  BIG improvement!

Would have liked to stay at original height because of bad hips.   I can still get in so it worked out OK.

[Night goat]

.........

So complicated.

I do want a lift, I do want 33s. Cabin is 10 minutes from the top of Stevens pass.... Having your diff drag in snow, or bumper push snow....

The goal is 33s, gonna be a snow rig more than anything, lockers would be nice, had a Rubicon for while.

Is there a middle of the road setup that will give me the lift without having to redo everything else? Not looking to go to Moab or go wheeling weekly.....