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Chiefxj97 · 08-04-2010, 08:02 PM

I was wondering if anyone has lifted there WJ yet, and what tire size are you running? Im buying a 04 WJ in the next couple of days and looking to put a lift and tires wondering what kind of set ups people where running.Thanks in advance

**WJCraig** · 08-04-2010, 11:00 PM

I've been running a 4" BDS lift with 3/4" KOR spacers, and 32" Muds for a few years now. Great set up...Has gotten me places I didn't think I'd make it to...(And pulled a few other people through too!)

That's about as high as you can go on a short arm lift though. Any more and you'll definitely want long arms.

There are a couple pics here:

http://www.cherokeetalk.com/forum/members/wjcraig/albums/wjcraig-s-pics/

and a couple more in the build section if you're interested.

Later.

Chiefxj97 · 08-05-2010, 03:59 AM

Nice pics! I like the stance, I'm new to wj's what did you have to do as far as driveline? Did you need a sye kit or did a t-case drop kit solve the issue. I was looking at the 3.5" kit from rocky road but if I don't need to do much as far as driveline I will go 4

Quote:

Originally Posted by WJCraig

I've been running a 4" BDS lift with 3/4" KOR spacers, and 32" Muds for a few years now. Great set up...Has gotten me places I didn't think I'd make it to...(And pulled a few other people through too!)

That's about as high as you can go on a short arm lift though. Any more and you'll definitely want long arms.

There are a couple pics here:

http://www.cherokeetalk.com/forum/members/wjcraig/albums/wjcraig-s-pics/

and a couple more in the build section if you're interested.

Later.

**WJCraig** · 08-05-2010, 10:33 AM

I put the T-Case drop kit in (It comes with the BDS lift). Lots of people have done the lift without the T-Case drop, and had no problems, but since you're not really gaining any usable ground clearance at the T-Case anyway, I put the drop in. The less I have the worry about U-Joints, the better. No need to put unnecessary stress on them, cuz when they do fail, it'll be at the worst time/place. No other driveline mods are required at that height. Just slap the lift in and you're good go!

Most reviews I've heard from Rocky Road would persuade me to shop around a little more, although I have no personal experience with them. Kevins Off Road, Iron Rock Off Road are great places to shop though.

You might also want to check out Zone Offroad. (they're the BDS econo brand)

Later.

Chiefxj97 · 08-05-2010, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WJCraig

I put the T-Case drop kit in (It comes with the BDS lift). Lots of people have done the lift without the T-Case drop, and had no problems, but since you're not really gaining any usable ground clearance at the T-Case anyway, I put the drop in. The less I have the worry about U-Joints, the better. No need to put unnecessary stress on them, cuz when they do fail, it'll be at the worst time/place. No other driveline mods are required at that height. Just slap the lift in and you're good go!

Most reviews I've heard from Rocky Road would persuade me to shop around a little more, although I have no personal experience with them. Kevins Off Road, Iron Rock Off Road are great places to shop though.

You might also want to check out Zone Offroad. (they're the BDS econo brand)

Later.

Hey thanks for all the help! greatly appreciated, I will make sure to post some picks when I get the new Jeep!

USMC/WJ/JEEPER · 09-13-2010, 01:55 PM

Just to add my rig, we are running a 4" zone offroad kit with added 3/4" spacers up front. I did not use the transfer case spacers and was running fine for about a year then had problems with the stock front driveshaft. I installed a Carolina driveline high angle double cardan DS and have had no problems at all. The Zone lift has been great so far for what it is, but would love to long arm it someday!