Help me decide

[lynxer]

Hey guys! I know I am kind of a newbee and this topic gets hit on alot. I know I want a Frankenlift and if I do lift my jeep that is what I am getting. My jeep has 200k on it. It needs shocks and struts bad and what better time to do so right? Well what I am worried about is that after I lift this jeep up I am going to be struck for troubles. What are some of the side effects of a frankenlift or any other lift for that matter?

I know some have problems with cv's. I replaced my drivers side cv about 30k miles ago. My passenger side has a little tear in the boot (that is duct taped right now) So I will be replacing either the whole axel or just the boot here soon.

I have rebuilt my transfer case once at like 140k miles and it should be good.

How about like U joints will they have problems?

I dont want to go with to large of tires because I want to retain my fuel millage a little bit so I can still drive down the free way.

I guess I am just on the edge of what to do. Should I lift or not?

I love the looks and I like wheeling I sold my YJ last spring and am dying to get back out, but I still need to drive this rig to work on Monday.

Thanks guys for bearing with me!

-lynxer

 

[tommudd]

No real problems, I have had my lift on for over 97000 miles and off road it as well, just don't drive to the mall! But did have to replace the right side CV with 130,000 miles on it, Like I said over 97000 lifted So I have had to replace nothing that is not normal wear and tear on mine, I did replace the upper control arms with JBA, ( just because I got a deal on some) replaced the U Joints but again thats a regular wear item. Lift it , makes it more fun to drive.

 

[lynxer]

That is the assurance I was looking for! I need new upper ball joints too so I am going to look for some JBA UCA's or maybe just bite the bullet and buy em new.

Thanks Tommudd