6" Suspension
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DonCJ5
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For a SUA 6" lift you would need to get custom made leaf spring packs. Costly, but not going to ride or wheel well. High arch = little flex.
If you don't mind a Body lift you can just get any number of 4" SUA lifts and then a 2" body lift. Best bang for your buck.
If you want a full 6" just from suspension then you would have to look into a SOA (Spring Over Axle) swap. Moderate modifications for good off-road articulation.
Last but not least would be full coilover suspension. Significant modifications, but if done correctly greatly improves on-road and off-road performance.
I have a SOA on my CJ with a 1" body lift. It totals about 6.5" of lift. It utilizes custom Alcan springs made to stock YJ arch. Center pin holes were offset to increase wheel base forward and back. I have an 89" wheelbase now.
If you don't mind a Body lift you can just get any number of 4" SUA lifts and then a 2" body lift. Best bang for your buck.
If you want a full 6" just from suspension then you would have to look into a SOA (Spring Over Axle) swap. Moderate modifications for good off-road articulation.
Last but not least would be full coilover suspension. Significant modifications, but if done correctly greatly improves on-road and off-road performance.
I have a SOA on my CJ with a 1" body lift. It totals about 6.5" of lift. It utilizes custom Alcan springs made to stock YJ arch. Center pin holes were offset to increase wheel base forward and back. I have an 89" wheelbase now.
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Doncj5, I was wondering how long you've been running that set-up and how you like it, it sounds interesting.
cj77windsor, sorry I didn't mean to hijack but Don pretty much covered it all.
cj77windsor, sorry I didn't mean to hijack but Don pretty much covered it all.
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There's a reason that you can't find 6" lifts for the CJ. Nobody what's the product liability. CJ flip.
4" with a body lift is probably the easiest way to go.'s SOA has it it's own problems. Not the cheapest way to go to do it right.
4" with a body lift is probably the easiest way to go.'s SOA has it it's own problems. Not the cheapest way to go to do it right.
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I have been running this SOA for a few years now. I really took my time researching this project before finally pulling the trigger.
I am very happy with the results. The handling on-road feels better (smoother, forgiving) than the previous 3" Black Diamond SUA lift I was running. I still do have the swaybar hooked up front though. I drove it disconnected once for about 1/8th of a mile. The body roll was frightening it is so soft.
Off-road I saw a significant improvement as once the swaybar is disco. it flexes like crazy. I have 14" Edelbrock shocks up front. The added wheelbase is also a big plus.
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Thanks Don, good look'n cj ya got there.
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the 4 inch with 2 inch body is a real good choice
the body clearance is a nice benifit when you gotta get under the jeep and do some work, there were several times over the years i was thinkin " if i just had a bit of room between the body and frame "
gives you a chance to put new body bushings too
I have spring over on the rear of my cj right now, it actually rides great leaving the front SUA, but i need to go with a revolver shackle or something in the front because there is NO droop compared to the back
I havent done the front SOA because i am trying to figure out which route to go with the steering
the body clearance is a nice benifit when you gotta get under the jeep and do some work, there were several times over the years i was thinkin " if i just had a bit of room between the body and frame "
gives you a chance to put new body bushings too
I have spring over on the rear of my cj right now, it actually rides great leaving the front SUA, but i need to go with a revolver shackle or something in the front because there is NO droop compared to the back
I havent done the front SOA because i am trying to figure out which route to go with the steering
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i love my SOA. jeep is a bit top heavy at speeds though because of the hight