This came with the Ultimate TJ Lift Kit from DPG Off Road: http://dpgoffroad.com/products/old-man-emu-ultimate-tjlj-wrangler-kit/
This is the JKS Wrangler TJ, 1997-2006, B1 Body Lift
http://jksmfg.com/i-9052760-wrangler-tj-1997-2006-b1-body-lift.html
Premium grade body lift kit provides 1.25 in. additional tire clearance without affecting spring rate or suspension geometry
Raises vehicle body relative to chassis and drivetrain for minimal effect on center of gravity
Vehicle specific design ensures proper fitment and safe, dependable operation
Dura-Thane poly spacers encapsulate OE body mounts for ultra secure installation
Includes soft urethane grill supports to prevent it from cracking under stress
Easy to install kit includes all hardware necessary for each application
Requires no modifications to fuel tank, air conditioning, radiator, or brakes, unlike other lift kits
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Sunday, August 20, 2017
JKS 1.25 in Body Lift Installation - Project 2004 TJ Wrangler
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I always thought body lifts were frowned upon?
ReplyDeleteThis is a body lift in combination with a suspension lift. Allows for a milder suspension lift that is easier on your drive train, but the additional 1.25" body lift gives added clearance for the larger tires. I would agree that a body lift by itself is not the preferred manner of raising a vehicle. Suspension lift is always the best option. However as part of an overall build strategy it's perfectly fine.
ReplyDeleteAverage coil lift= 2.5″. JKS Body lift adds 1.25″, for a total kit lift height of 3.75″ average.
ReplyDeleteIt's funny that they did not make one solid big spacer rubber (one to replace the old and big enough for a lift), but actually want you to add it on top of the existing body spacer without removal of the old body mount spacer.
ReplyDeleteI see there is a lot of rust under the Jeep, are you going to clean it out at a later stage?
So jealous we broke 2 bolts and 2 bolts just spun when we did our body lift. Had to cut into the floor to get them fixed. 3 hour project turned into 3 days :)
ReplyDeleteBody lifts are generally seen as negative by many because of the bigger 3" and even 4" body lifts out there. In those cases, I would completely agree that it is not a desirable way to go. The only good thing about them is that you can fit a significantly larger tire size, while maintaining stock suspension geometry.
ReplyDeleteThe downside to the big body lifts first- is they just look terrible! You can spot them a mile away because of the daylight showing between the body and frame. Bigger body lifts also bring numerous mechanical issues that affect steering columns, gas tank filler hoses and shift linkages.
A SMALL body lift (on the other hand) can pay huge dividends when it comes to fitting 33" tires on a smaller, low COG suspension platform. A 2.5" coil keeps operating angles much flatter and more desirable on driveshafts, steering linkages, trackbars, control arms, etc, than a taller suspension lift. This is always a good thing!
Fitting larger tires on a small lift requires making more room in the fenderwells. This can be done expensively with high clearance hoods and fenders- or inexpensively with that small 1.25" body lift.
The good news is that the 1.25" body lift allows fitment of larger tires without all of the drawbacks of a bigger body lift! The jeeps look fine and mechanical issues are minimized. For those that want to fit 33's on a low COG kit without spending big bucks, the 1.25" body lift is critical.
Running a low COG suspension with all the needed components, coupled with Old Man Emu technology produces a suspension system that rides and performs amazingly well- both on and off-road!
Looking forward to the build!