Cj-5 Lift Recommendations

[gp4play]

I had an 81 CJ5 that the PO said had a 2 1/2 inch lift and some one on here confirmed it by measurements. It had 12.5x33 inch tires and never rubbed any time I had it out. That 3" black diamond set should work out fine.

You could add a 1" body lift if your that worried about it.
LG

I agree with both of these, it should give the clearance and ride you want.

I did this on 31x10.5's and 2" lift but I wanted bigger lol

 

[gp4play]

Yes - good trails are slim pickings even though we've got the most forested land east of the divide. My favorite trails are in the western part of the state, many which are run as part of the jeep Jamboree . The locals are kind enough to invite some of the other clubs in the state to run them earlier in the year as well and most if not all of them are on private land. Most of our harder stuff is Limited to jeeps due to the typically tight trail conditions. And it's typically wet. CJ's are pretty scarce as well due to the road salt - I'm lucky enough to have the only one in my local club. I started with an M38a1 when I was 17 about 30 years ago.

Here's some of the western mountain trails.
http://youtu.be/WJgi707Agok


Wooly

I don't know Wooly, that wet ground looks slippery and what's with all those sticks sticking up out of the ground? If you didn't have to drive around those maybe you could find some dry spots. Very cool video, thanks

 

[Woolyworm]

It is! A little dew on the ground in the Maine wood in the twisted roots and granite can make things that look easy next to impossible. I've always dreamt of wheeling the "big" stuff out west.

http://youtu.be/juzw5yX-WLQ

More western Maine fun. Rock n Roll from the Western Maine Mountain Jamboree . mostly JKs but .......


Wooly

 

[Woolyworm]

Oh, and those sticks are what the land owners here call $$$ - that's the main reason trails are somewhat Limited .


Wooly

 

[Lumpy Grits]

I agree with both of these, it should give the clearance and ride you want.

I did this on 31x10.5's and 2" lift but I wanted bigger lol

Looks like the Bullfrog Trail out in Lucerne Vly.
LG

 

[gp4play]

Looks like the Bullfrog Trail out in Lucerne Vly.
LG

Yes sir, that's Jeep eater on the Bullfrog trl. My 1st time on it and I went a lil to far to the right but he rolled right out of it.

This is shot from the top of it,

 

[gp4play]

It is! A little dew on the ground in the Maine wood in the twisted roots and granite can make things that look easy next to impossible. I've always dreamt of wheeling the "big" stuff out west.
More western Maine fun. Rock n Roll from the Western Maine Mountain Jamboree . mostly JKs but .......


Wooly

Still fun to watch, wish we could get some of that "DEW" out this way

 

[Redoil]

I just finished restoring my 62 CJ5 and put 4 new leaf springs (7leaf) all around. Jeep is one inch lower in back. Will increasing the rear shackles by 2 inches fix this?


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[Torxhead]

That would, but would make for a long rear spring shackle. Another way it could be done would be with body lift pucks or even pulling out a front lower leaf. I would suggest driving it a bit to help the new springs settle a bit.

 

[Woolyworm]

What spring kit?


Wooly