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First Lift
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IsaiahBarnfield
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YES! Thank you. I will be getting all of those components soon. I have about $1600 dollars for Tires and a Lift so that should be right around budget. I should get it in a month or so, I will post before and after pics (should be good because my KJ has 160,000 miles on it.)
ACWeller
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Tom I may very well take you up on that offer. Where in Ohio do you reside?
West of Toledo about 20 miles couple of hours south of ya, or we can meet up sometime as well
But we are going to be doing a lift on a KK soon ( next few weeks) and always a few lifted KJs around
160,000 and stock suspension, it will ride and handle so much better !!!
measure from the bottom of the flare to middle of the wheel. Let me know where you are
IsaiahBarnfield
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What about a Frankinlift? It seems like it takes all the guess work completely out of everything and it is pre-assembled so I wouldn't need to take it to a shop for anything. It only costs 100 more but comes with a few things I wouldn't get the other way. I might just get the frankinlift.
Otter64
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You won't be disappointed with the Frankenlift, but you will still need the front bump stops.
Basically the same thing as we have described No real extras to it and with top plate and clevis same height.
But its what ever is easier for you
Nothing wrong with a Frankenlift
Slava
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So Frankenlift doesn't include bump stops? I got an impression from their site that the package contains everything, front and rear bump stops also
If it is not then what is the advantage of buying Frankenlift?
Well depends on who you talk to.
Now OME says that bumpstops are not needed with their shocks as they have a damper built in. OK that is good unless the tire still contacts the flare, so then extended bumpstops are needed
But the Franky that doesn't use the OME shocks not sure about them but also same as above in regards to wheel/tire combo
So either way, front extended bumpstops are cheap insurance
For the rear yes they do come with then I think.
Frankys also have a "pad" on the side of the lower spacer in front so that the upper part of the spindle does not touch the spring fully drooped
So some pros and cons, I have installed two Frankys, ( well 3 with my modded Franky parts) and all the rest have been OME with top plate/clevis etc
Now OME says that bumpstops are not needed with their shocks as they have a damper built in. OK that is good unless the tire still contacts the flare, so then extended bumpstops are needed
But the Franky that doesn't use the OME shocks not sure about them but also same as above in regards to wheel/tire combo
So either way, front extended bumpstops are cheap insurance
For the rear yes they do come with then I think.
Frankys also have a "pad" on the side of the lower spacer in front so that the upper part of the spindle does not touch the spring fully drooped
So some pros and cons, I have installed two Frankys, ( well 3 with my modded Franky parts) and all the rest have been OME with top plate/clevis etc
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A Frankenlift does include rear polyurethane bump stops.
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No bump stops for the front as All J Products states that they are not
required.
I took the advice from other members here and fitted the longer Teraflex front bump stops to our Frankenlift setup.
As Tom says, cheap insurance!
Oh, and I paid $60.00 Canadian dollars for the front bump stops.
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No bump stops for the front as All J Products states that they are not
required.
I took the advice from other members here and fitted the longer Teraflex front bump stops to our Frankenlift setup.
As Tom says, cheap insurance!
Oh, and I paid $60.00 Canadian dollars for the front bump stops.
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Slava
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Thx folks, this is important info.
IsaiahBarnfield
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Ok. Delima. Tires cost more than expected. How bad are the rear shocks on the BDS lift?
BDS lift - 450
Bilstein front shocks - 150 (not sure exact model number for 2"lift)
Bump Stops - 46
Total: - 646 before shipping
Is this really going to be so bad that it will make a big difference to get new rear shocks too? Or will this still be very capable of occasional wheeling and mostly daily driving?
BDS lift - 450
Bilstein front shocks - 150 (not sure exact model number for 2"lift)
Bump Stops - 46
Total: - 646 before shipping
Is this really going to be so bad that it will make a big difference to get new rear shocks too? Or will this still be very capable of occasional wheeling and mostly daily driving?
Atrus
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If the shocks come with the kit, and you're going BDS no matter what, I say try them. If you're happy with them then keep them. If you hate them but have to use them until you have the funds to replace, do that.
The rear shocks aren't difficult to replace, so I wouldn't worry about trying them out. The fronts, I'd want to make sure I have the shocks I want on there as you'd have to redo all aspects of the lift install to swap them out.
The rear shocks aren't difficult to replace, so I wouldn't worry about trying them out. The fronts, I'd want to make sure I have the shocks I want on there as you'd have to redo all aspects of the lift install to swap them out.
IsaiahBarnfield
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Do you know the right product number for a GREAT front shock that works with a 2" lift? I'm sorry for being such a noob, but It seems like the Blitseins are the same length as stock, should i get a longer one or is this correct?
Also is there a store where I can get the right front shock and the teraflex bump stops from? It just makes it easier to order as much as I can from the same store. I can get hockey pucks later.
Don't worry, I will have a "Truck Guy" friend to help guide me through the install with necessary tools. I just wanna get all the components.
Also is there a store where I can get the right front shock and the teraflex bump stops from? It just makes it easier to order as much as I can from the same store. I can get hockey pucks later.
Don't worry, I will have a "Truck Guy" friend to help guide me through the install with necessary tools. I just wanna get all the components.
Atrus
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They have to be on the site buried in a thread somewhere - I am running a discontinued Rancho, so I am not hip on the Bilstein numbers. The fronts are same length as stock (at least on the Rancho's), however the rear is longer -you'd use one from a Dakota. Try the Lift FAQ's thread - may be in there?
Atrus
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Yeah, check the lift FAQ thread. It's right in the first post.
IsaiahBarnfield
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Ok thanks for the help guys.
Front shocks are same as stock, there is no longer shock available or needed
Check JeepinByAl for shocks, teraflex bumpstops, extra rear isolators if you need them, top plates for the front, he has pretty much everything you need, one stop shopping
