What lift without other mods.
Vikingone
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I'm wondering how big a lift I can install without having to make other modifications?
What lift without other mods.
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JeffP
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Surely you recall the major ordeal I just went thru on one of mine with a 2” lift! Sorry if you don’t like to be called Shirley.
If lifting is absolutely necessary, do the math, cut off the old perches and weld on new ones to retain the proper caster! Don’t forget to extend your flexible brake lines!
Without the help of Jeepers on this forum I’d still be scratching my head over what the problem was.
I take my Jeeps to strange places and havenever needed extra clearance! It also changes your center of gravity. Something to consider.
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Caster can be adjusted with angle shims under the spring perches.
Just be sure you use steel shims, and not the POS zinc or alum ones that deform and 'pound' out.
Keep your caster to 6*-7* with correct toe-in for your wheel size.
Camber can be reset with special upper ball joints.
LG
Just be sure you use steel shims, and not the POS zinc or alum ones that deform and 'pound' out.
Keep your caster to 6*-7* with correct toe-in for your wheel size.
Camber can be reset with special upper ball joints.
LG
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- '75 CJ5, 304, T18, D20, D44s w/3.73 1974 CJ5, 304, 4 spd., Dana axles 3.73 gears. 1973 CJ5, 258 I6, T18, Dana 20, Dana axles 4.27 gears. 1972 CJ5, 304, 4 Spd, Dana 20, 4.27 gears. 1976 CJ5, 304, T150. 1976 CJ5, 304, T150, J20 w/4.10 gears. 69 CJ5 Hurricane 4 cyl, 4spd all original! ‘53/‘54 M38a1 100% original but also 100% apart! Low 3 digit Vin! One of the very first m38a1s!
Would you please provide more detail on “special ball joints”? Thks!Caster can be adjusted with angle shims under the spring perches.
Just be sure you use steel shims, and not the POS zinc or alum ones that deform and 'pound' out.
Keep your caster to 6*-7* with correct toe-in for your wheel size.
Camber can be reset with special upper ball joints.
LG
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