Recommend a lift?

[Live4SkimLC]

Well guys, I'm looking at getting a suspension lift and have looked around the forum and such but need a lil help. I was thinking of the 863J's, if I get those what else do I need? Sorry for being a noob and I'll prolly get yelled at to use the search button, but I figured I would try to ask for some help.

 

[Capocaccia]

You are going to need the what they call "J and L" setup. The N73L and N74L is what everyone that has the J and L shock and spring setup run. Also, you will need to get the Castor Correction kit also if you want your rig to perform right and a steering stabilizer if you are upgrading to 35" tires.

 

[Live4SkimLC]

thanks for the quick reply

 

[Romer]

At the top of the 80 forum is a stickey thread called Faq for 80/lx450.

Open that

Scroll down to the modifications section

Open the link to FAQ on OME Lifts

 

[Live4SkimLC]

thank ya romer, i was looking all over and it was right in front of me:whoops:... sorry for beating a dead horse

 

[Live4SkimLC]

So I guess I should go with the MAF kit? Is everything included necessary? I also feel like going for a 2.5 or 3 inch lift just to save myself the thousand bucks

 

[Romer]

Maf or Sleeoffroad and cruiseroutfitters sell the OME kit. I personally don't know anything about the MAF kit. I know others have it.

 

[alkaline747trio]

The MAF kit has been beaten to death also, and most will tell you that the drop brackets aren't a good idea and cause hangup points. If you tell us what you are looking to do with the rig, we can help you pick a suspension better (a million posts on this, but it's a forum full of people that can help you specialize your rig for your needs, no reason to make you do all the work).

I would suggest the OME heavy front springs w/ medium rear springs and N73/N74E shocks and OME CC bushings for general wheeling and mostly street/gravel. This puts your rig where Mr. T should have had it to start with, and will handle much better loaded or unloaded then stock.