Interesting thoughts on lifts

[B Todd]

I came across this researching lifting my cruiser. Seems like pretty solid logic to me, and transferable to our 80's, but wanted perspective of the more experienced. Just read OP since it derails like all forum threads.

My thoughts on lifts

 

[mct75]

Lift as much as necessary, but as little as possible.

 

[baldilocks]

Do what you want to your rig because what other people think doesn't matter.

 

[LINUS]

Sweet crap that was a lot of typing to say-

"Run as big a tire as you think you'll use, and ideally keep the lift low & soft"

The ideal setup is that guy chopping his wells to fit ~38's on stock height.
All diff clearance, and seems he'll make it flex well too.

 

[B Todd]

I guess my main question was regarding say a 2.5" OME lift and not using longer shocks. Without longer shocks you're loosing downtravel as you lift. How adversely does this affect capability?

 

[inkpot]

Do what you want to your rig because what other people think doesn't matter.

I agree. That was all mi

 

[inkpot]

I agree. That was all mi

Mumbo Jumbo!

 

[mudgudgeon]

I had a 4" lifted 80, now have a 2" lifted 105 with some solid sliders.
I modified shock mounts on the chassis so I could fit a 2.5" longer shock (longer than normal 2" shock) and keep the standard bumpstops.
I've run 35" tires on both, both fully locked.
My 105 has been everywhere my 80 went, and it's not lift that stops it.

 

[ZackR]

I think this is about the right amount of lift for most needs:

 

[baldilocks]

Mumbo Jumbo!

I didn't read it, I just responded. Most of my posts are based on empirical data only as I am not a scientist nor am I ever in a competition of any kind with others. There is no such vehicle or set up that does it all super well. We must compromise in one area to gain capability in another.

@B Todd Getting your cruiser to where you are satisfied with it's overall average performance is all that matters and that can take some trial and error that costs a few bucks. I feel confident when I tell you that, for what it is, with diff lockers, the 80 does not need a high degree of modifications to tackle and decisively conquer some pretty tough terrain.

 

[lcgeek]

I think this is about the right amount of lift for most needs:

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Nice! Saves money on sliders.

 

[B Todd]

Thanks @baldilocks. I actually am a scientist....well biologist so I'm pretty much worthless. I do tend to over research things. Anyways, thanks for your response. I wheeled all over Colorado last summer in it with stock shocks and springs and never once did I say, man if I had a lift that obstacle would have been easier. On many occasions I did say, man I wish I had lockers. I guess spending lots of time here on mud, one tends to think he might need things that he really doesn't.
Cheers

 

[decoco]

I had a 4" lifted 80, now have a 2" lifted 105 with some solid sliders.
I modified shock mounts on the chassis so I could fit a 2.5" longer shock (longer than normal 2" shock) and keep the standard bumpstops.
I've run 35" tires on both, both fully locked.
My 105 has been everywhere my 80 went, and it's not lift that stops it.

you had me at 105 ....

 

[LINUS]

I didn't read it, I just responded. Most of my posts are based on empirical data only as I am not a scientist nor am I ever in a competition of any kind with others.

Ditto - I clicked link, saw a fellow who -while trying to dump alot of probably good info- didn't punctuate for the internet.

And I'm a reckless grease-monkey who welds. No scientist here, although theoretical chemistry is my "fun reads" - planning my retirement now

 

[benjrblant]

There is no such vehicle or set up that does it all super well.

FALSE! It's proven, the Ranger Rover does all of the things. And it does all of them well.

Especially break.

 

[decoco]

this reminds me of the human cetipede. s*** all around.

 

[baldilocks]

I think this is about the right amount of lift for most needs:

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I think I saw that truck cruising around in Honolulu................................

 

[Marine7]

I think this is about the right amount of lift for most needs:

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IDK.... could stand a inch of body lift!

 

[LMFD20]

I think this is about the right amount of lift for most needs:

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I'd say you are wrong but I see it's got air bags, so it's adjustable.

 

[msapers]

I think this is about the right amount of lift for most needs:

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That's a posermobile. You can tell because there's no snorkel. Otherwise, It seems just about perfect. Think about this - that guy probably has less money in that rig than most of us do in a beat 80. Sigh.