33" vs 35" with 4" lift kit?? need help!!
33" vs 35" with 4" lift kit?? need help!!
- Thread starter Delincuente
- Start date
Wolfhound
Jeeper
This is my 1985 CJ7 . I have no idea what's in it, changed hands a few times since it came from California and neither of the previous owners did any work on it or know what's inside.
Runs on 35"-12.5-15s and from first look it's a 4" lift with a 2" body lift. Engine is AMC 258 i6 / 4.2l I6 and axles I presume are stock, since I haven't had the time yet to do any real work on it and to check it up. I did a tune up, new brakes (complete with lines etc), shocks front/rear/steering and I tested the dinosaur on highway and trails. Does 70-80mph highway easily and decent on hunting trails. All in all a good project for an overhaul restoration.
Runs on 35"-12.5-15s and from first look it's a 4" lift with a 2" body lift. Engine is AMC 258 i6 / 4.2l I6 and axles I presume are stock, since I haven't had the time yet to do any real work on it and to check it up. I did a tune up, new brakes (complete with lines etc), shocks front/rear/steering and I tested the dinosaur on highway and trails. Does 70-80mph highway easily and decent on hunting trails. All in all a good project for an overhaul restoration.
Attachments
rr41mag
Full Time Jeeper
- Posts
- 2,015
- Thanks
- 1
- Location
- Panama city florida
- Vehicle(s)
- 04 dodge truck, 1966 chevy truck, 2012 rav4
And finally a 1981 jeep cj7 258 hardtop
1986cj7
Senior Jeeper
- Posts
- 940
- Media
- 13
- Thanks
- 1
- Location
- southeast missouri
- Vehicle(s)
- 1986 cj7 258, t-176 4-speed, d-300, moser one piece axle in back in amc 20,G2 4.10 gears front and back, detroit truetac front and back,G2 4340 chromoly front axles in a d-30, 4" rough country lift, 33" tires
cjim7 not fair is that the 401 beast under the hood? I see a green oil pan in the wheeling pics. But also see the green monster motor in the shop pictures.4" lift with 33's and some fender trimming (for no reason I might add)
...and with 36's, same amount of lift and very little rubbing.
This thread was over a year old before yesterday. Belated Happy Birthday.
The pics are still cool though , carry on my friends.
Belated Happy Birthday.The pics are still cool though , carry on my friends.
tjmons
Old Time Jeeper
csuengr
Senior Jeeper
- Posts
- 767
- Thanks
- 0
- Location
- Loveland, CO
- Vehicle(s)
- 1980 CJ-7 LT1 TF727 NP231-D300 Waggy D44's ARB's 35" tires
I guess I'll chime in. 4.5" YJ springs, 1" body lift, 35" tires, trimming in the rear (axle is moved back 1.5"), no rubbing in front (axle moved forward 2").
- Posts
- 11,554
- Media
- 57
- Thanks
- 11
- Location
- Frederick colorado
- Vehicle(s)
- 84 cj7, 91 cherokee, 78 chevy 3500 pu, 78 CJ7
And his Jeep works awsome I have seen it first hand.I guess I'll chime in. 4.5" YJ springs, 1" body lift, 35" tires, trimming in the rear (axle is moved back 1.5"), no rubbing in front (axle moved forward 2").
Jimbos76cj
Full Time Jeeper
- Posts
- 2,223
- Thanks
- 1
- Location
- St.Cloud FL
- Vehicle(s)
- 83 CJ-7.. 4" YJ springs front rear, J-10 44 front/AMC 20 rear,6 cy auto dana 300 35' bfg Done and gone!!
Ask me about my head light upgrade harness!!!
Heres a 80 CJ on J-10 44's and 35' At with only 4"s of lift
Its mostly a road driver so flexing isnt a worry.
Its mostly a road driver so flexing isnt a worry.
CJim7
Crazy Sr. Respected Jeeper
- Posts
- 3,590
- Media
- 1
- Thanks
- 4
- Location
- Twin Falls ID
- Vehicle(s)
- '84 CJ7 - 430hp 401 on propane - T18a/D300 twinsticked, Superior axles, Lockers, full boatsides, Warn 8274, OBA, 36" TSL's.
cjim7 not fair is that the 401 beast under the hood? I see a green oil pan in the wheeling pics. But also see the green monster motor in the shop pictures.
Indeed. This engine is way cool (as my daughter says). The propane conversion is a terrific addition. WAY more power then I'll ever need, but hey, you only live once!
poppatello
Senior Jeeper
- Posts
- 500
- Thanks
- 0
- Location
- New Castle, De
- Vehicle(s)
- 84 Cj, 4 Banger, 4.5 BDS Lift, 35" KM2, Twin Stick, Nuttered...
Here is my jeep with a BDS 4" lift and 1/2 shackle. I am running 35's and love it. I don't have to many issues with rubbing...
How do I know what size shocks I have? Just got the "new" toy home, They are rancho C2669 in the rear and C2947 in front. Can't find any info on them. Rusted to hell and need to replace. Sitting on 33s with at least a 3-4" lift.
NorthwestCJer
Active Jeeper
- Posts
- 298
- Thanks
- 1
- Location
- Spokane Washington
- Vehicle(s)
- 1984 CJ7
D30 4.10's locker, M20 4.10's
one peice axles locker,
258 with MC2100 and K&N,
Nutter bipass, 8mm wires,
Or-Fab cage,
Tuffy console,
Bestop seats,
GM power steering,
4 inch Rancho lift, Edlebrock shocks,
On board Air,
Smittybuilt winch bumper,
M8000 Warn, 10k Synthetic,
Swing tire carrier with Hi-Lift,
extra fuel, shovel, chainsaw,
33" KM2's on 8 inch rims,
Bestop Super Top!
M2U00165.mp4 Video by JeepSparky | Photobucket
The Black CJ7 in the beginning of this video is my current project.
These are 33x10.50x 15 KM2's on Jeep 8 inch wheels.
4 inch Rancho lift with Edlebrock shocks
I could easily run 35 " tires but I run a bit of off camber wooded areas.
I have regeared the jeep to 4.10's from its stock 2.73 gears.
I like my current setup.
I was not able to pull a hill well with 32's and the stock gearing.
Good luck
Dave
The Black CJ7 in the beginning of this video is my current project.
These are 33x10.50x 15 KM2's on Jeep 8 inch wheels.
4 inch Rancho lift with Edlebrock shocks
I could easily run 35 " tires but I run a bit of off camber wooded areas.
I have regeared the jeep to 4.10's from its stock 2.73 gears.
I like my current setup.
I was not able to pull a hill well with 32's and the stock gearing.
Good luck
Dave
- Posts
- 4,551
- Media
- 1
- Thanks
- 6
- Location
- california
- Vehicle(s)
- 1965 CJ-5 Buick V6 Ford T-18 4-Speed Spicer 20/18,Warn Overdrive Dana 30 & 44 w/Powr-Lok posi / both,4.27 gears 33" tires.
I like your video and all your pictures..........looks like your all having a blast up there. Good Luck!
diddy2003
Old Time Jeeper
- Posts
- 1,015
- Thanks
- 10
- Location
- Western Massachusetts
- Vehicle(s)
- 1984 CJ-7
35x12.5x15 MTRs;
YJ 4 inch Skyjacker lift w/ Bilsteins;
rebuilt AMC 360, Patriot Headers, Holley Truck Avenger 670 CFM, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Flexalite Electric Fan; Griffin Aluminum Radiator, Dual Flowmaster Delta Flow 40s;
Dana 30 4.10s w/ Detroit Truetrac;
Dana 60-2 Narrowed, 11 inch Ford Drum Brakes, 4.10s Power-Lok LSD; T-176; Dana 300 LoMax 4:1 Twin-Stick; Navajo Power Brake Booster
Looking good. Had a great time on the Doomsday Ride.
diddy2003
Old Time Jeeper
- Posts
- 1,015
- Thanks
- 10
- Location
- Western Massachusetts
- Vehicle(s)
- 1984 CJ-7
35x12.5x15 MTRs;
YJ 4 inch Skyjacker lift w/ Bilsteins;
rebuilt AMC 360, Patriot Headers, Holley Truck Avenger 670 CFM, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Flexalite Electric Fan; Griffin Aluminum Radiator, Dual Flowmaster Delta Flow 40s;
Dana 30 4.10s w/ Detroit Truetrac;
Dana 60-2 Narrowed, 11 inch Ford Drum Brakes, 4.10s Power-Lok LSD; T-176; Dana 300 LoMax 4:1 Twin-Stick; Navajo Power Brake Booster
I have a 4 inch lift with 33s. I rub right now. I would need larger shackles or a body lift, or both, before I would try 35s. But, I barely fit in the garage now, so I am staying with 33s.
Torxhead
Always Off-Roading Jeeper
I once had the same problem. So I went with slightly longer shackles, 1" body lift, did some fender trimming, and made some longer bump stops. I also got a new garage door, problem solved.