lifts for a 76 cj
lifts for a 76 cj
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i have a rusty's offroad 4" kit, i'm happy with it, its about the same as old dog described the superlift.
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Mine will mainly be on the road .. No mudding maybe some trails but not that much . Looking for best bang for my buck
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All the cheaper 4" lift springs are going to ride on the ruff side.
If your using you jeep mainly on the street, you might want to do a 2 1/2" lift. You will get a better ride, and with a 1" body lift, will clear 33" tires.
You also won't have some of the other steering and driveline isues that come with a 4" lift.
Just my 2 cents.
If your using you jeep mainly on the street, you might want to do a 2 1/2" lift. You will get a better ride, and with a 1" body lift, will clear 33" tires.
You also won't have some of the other steering and driveline isues that come with a 4" lift.
Just my 2 cents.
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^^^^id say he hit the nail right on the head with that one
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what rims would you guys go with and what size .. painting the jeep a matte black or tan.. thinking of black rims.. will be running 33's
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33x12.50x15 I would use a 15x8 wheel, if you plan on any offroading the 8 inch wheel will allow you to air down the tires a little more while holding the bead better. I can get you a pic of this combo if you want, thats what I run.
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Sure email me a pic danielnoe81@aol.com thx
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with the narrow trak axles you have, you will need to run a wheel with less backspacing, so you don't rub the front spring when turning.
Hopfully a nt guy will come by with the answer you need.
Hopfully a nt guy will come by with the answer you need.
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ah yeah that too here is some good info on backspacing
https://www.rsracing.com/tech-wheel.html
ill post up some pics in just a little while.
https://www.rsracing.com/tech-wheel.html
ill post up some pics in just a little while.
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im getting ready to put a 4" lift in my 75 CJ5 , i have done a lot of research, mine is a every day drive and the once n while summer trail ride. cheap is ok but not always. with having the 76 u can put YJ lift kit under it. that is what im about to do. it will take a little bit of doing but will be totaly worth it when u go off road. if u want to stay simple go with a pro comp or skyjacker lift kit. u do not need to lift the jeep at all to fit a set of 33 uner it. mine sits stock and i put 33 12.5 15r toyo open country m/t. brand new yes they were stuffed but only rubbed when i maxed teh steering out. u could also just go with a spring over, just get new perches and weld them to the top off ur axel. change ur stock springs to the top and it will give u about 5" of total lift alowing u to fit up to 35's and it looks really good. just saw one today that was spring over and a 2.5" lift look damn good. needed astep to get in but looked good. from my experince stay away from rancho and rough country, one of the roughest rides u will find on a CJ5 . 4wd.com has a sale untill midnight tonight 3/14/11 on all lift kits a 4" pro comp will run u $517.99 plus tax and shipping if u have a store near u free shipping.
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mostly street driven i would go with old man emu 2 1/2 inch lift kit and 1 inch body lift. great street manners and will flex well offroad. i dont know what offset the wheels should be as i am trying to figure that out for my self