Cheap lift options

[jzilla]

I have had belton on my60 for almost three years, no complaints.
Holding up very well.

 

[Island Moose]

Belton--- relativley cheap and best bang for the buck
Jeep add-a-leaf--- cheap and works great, been running these off and on for years
block and extended shackle--- 3" lift cheap and very flexable, easy to fit 35s.
extended shackles--- cheap and only good for about 1 1/2" lift

terrain tamer--- nice ride, medium expensive decent bang for buck
OME--- $$$$ and made at the same plant as Belton... waste of money
cheers

Wayne, this is an ancient post that I want to revive briefly.

I am expereincing more "roll" in corners than was apparant 6 months ago, is this a result of sagging springs or spent shocks or both? How could I stiffen the ride and maybe get some height for looks as well?

With the add-a-leaf kit, could you please quote a part # and/or a price if you supply them?

 

[Red Herring]

Moose, I put the belton on my 61 and love it. The rig came with OEM springs and a shackle lift... handled like CRAP! I like the beltons, and the lift is impressive. I know its not like your rig, but if you want to drive it before committing, no prob

 

[Scoot Jockey]

Belton springs seem to be the affordable way to go. I am just wondering how affordable they are, and if they are available for a HJ47. A buddy of mine quoted me $620 for all four HD OME Dakar springs. Do Beltons run significantly less than this? Do they also produce anti-reverse shackles?

 

[Island Moose]

I can't afford new spring packs right now, so cheapo band-aid solutions until I win the lottery are the order of the day.

 

[Eric Winkworth]

How much of a lift can you go before you have to change driveshafts etc?

 

[Island Moose]

For me it's not so much lift, rather fix the sag and stop the rolly-polly handling.

BTW, for all you spring experts...how many leaves in a standard BJ70 pack? There are 6 in mine, but the clamp that holds them makes it seem like one leaf is missing?

 

[crushers]

jeep add-a-leaf from Rancho, the lighter lift ones and the ride is great, the flex is great but they will wear out in a couple 3 years...
been running these for years...
cheers

 

[Island Moose]

jeep add-a-leaf from Rancho, the lighter lift ones and the ride is great, the flex is great but they will wear out in a couple 3 years...
been running these for years...
cheers

Just YJ leafs? OK. Thoughts on whether I'm missing a leaf already?

 

[crushers]

nope, i would guess not. the extra room is to allow the springs to articulate...

 

[azaussie]

Just YJ leafs? OK. Thoughts on whether I'm missing a leaf already?

YJ leafs is that right? Where is a good, cheap place to get these Rancho add-a-leaf? Will they fit a 62? Front and rear?

 

[crushers]

anyone that sells rancho should be able to help you out... i will see if i can dig up the part number... i beleive it is a CJ part number..

 

[Red Herring]

Moose, give Island Spring in Victoria a call, Im sure they can help you out on the cheap.

 

[Island Moose]

Moose, give Island Spring in Victoria a call, Im sure they can help you out on the cheap.

Did someone say "cheap"!!!!


Thanks!