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Thinking of lifting the LC, need assurances for the spouse
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The tire store had a set of BFG AT's in 285 75R 16's so those are now installed on the LC. Traction is greatly improved with these tires and they look much better than the old set of tires.
Now I'll see if I can slip a lift in there in the next few months without her noticing.
Adam
Now I'll see if I can slip a lift in there in the next few months without her noticing.
Adam
macneill
Rollin’ on 33s
I tried one step at a time. First the lift, then the tires, then the t-bars and finally the sliders.
And she did end up noticing every mod... so much for being subtle.
Good luck!
And she did end up noticing every mod... so much for being subtle.
Good luck!
If you do not really need the lift leave well enough alone...add the Billies and you're done; AND you'll have a great handling LC! If, as you mention, you want to go to 4.88's...then 315's are the choice to keep the final ratio as close to stock as possible. And although I have taken this route it was not without a price and knowing the LC wouldn't be as good of a DD anymore...
There is another option for a less mushy front end. Add Bilstein shocks like others have suggested, but at the same time, add OME t-bars too. Just keep them indexed at the stock height and you'll get the firmer ride without the lift. Then later you can crank them up if you want more lift.
There is another option for a less mushy front end. Add Bilstein shocks like others have suggested, but at the same time, add OME t-bars too. Just keep them indexed at the stock height and you'll get the firmer ride without the lift. Then later you can crank them up if you want more lift.
I thought T-bars are front only? What do you do in the rear if you have stiffened up the front?
I thought T-bars are front only? What do you do in the rear if you have stiffened up the front?
The front of the LC is suspended too softly for my liking. GregB's idea of swapping front T-bars and adding Bilstein shocks around sounds good. You could then stiffen the rear a tad with OME 80 "stock height" springs.
The 80 rear's are about .5" taller. When you swap the front T-bars you could level the front to the rear. You lift height would be around .5" making it stock really. Then add in those 285/295 tires.
The end result? A good handling, near stock height 100 with more capability.
Later...if you want to change the truck for better 4-wheeling you swap rear springs and shocks and can have up to 2.75-3" lift plus up to 315 tires.
This is what I did with my 80. OEM stock springs (.5" height) and bilsteins. I love the way it rides and handles. The 285 Revo's are also great.
I have ordered Bilsteins for the 100 but if that does not stiffen it enough then I will go with the t-bars and OEM springs. Damn did I say I was not going to mod the 100
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Just a quick update on the tire size increase and ride/performance changes.
The BFG AT's are a great tire. They do ride a little stiffer (34 psi) than the factory marshmallows, but the traction on snow and ice is very good and the handling is also very good. It's a real truck tire and rides accordingly which is fine with me.
Since I live at 7000 feet and discovered the PWR button, I leave it on all the time. At first I kinda noticed the larger tire, but the LC has enough oomph that I don't notice any performance impacts anymore. The tire definitley fills out the wheel well and should look good with an inch or two of lift at some point in the future.
All in all I'm happy with this combination and can postpone a gearing change until much later down the road.
Adam R.
The BFG AT's are a great tire. They do ride a little stiffer (34 psi) than the factory marshmallows, but the traction on snow and ice is very good and the handling is also very good. It's a real truck tire and rides accordingly which is fine with me.
Since I live at 7000 feet and discovered the PWR button, I leave it on all the time. At first I kinda noticed the larger tire, but the LC has enough oomph that I don't notice any performance impacts anymore. The tire definitley fills out the wheel well and should look good with an inch or two of lift at some point in the future.
All in all I'm happy with this combination and can postpone a gearing change until much later down the road.
Adam R.
justimaginejack
Looking for a new Cruiser
Quick Questions, is she ok with the offroading, into it even? Does she drive this thing on regular roads every day. Are you going to get her a newer one soon?
I stiffened up the suspension on the LC and everytime we go over s***ty roads she brings it up. It doesn't help the there is a five year utilities reconstruction under way on all three of the major roads by our place. i drive over alot of metal planks and fill in road holes. The only way I am getting away with it is I promised her an 03 or newer. More fun than a diamond? by the way, what are you going to do with the old shocks if you do upgrade them. I kept mine and have them sitting in the garage. Not sure what to do with them. I thought about selling them? Best of luck!
I stiffened up the suspension on the LC and everytime we go over s***ty roads she brings it up. It doesn't help the there is a five year utilities reconstruction under way on all three of the major roads by our place. i drive over alot of metal planks and fill in road holes. The only way I am getting away with it is I promised her an 03 or newer. More fun than a diamond? by the way, what are you going to do with the old shocks if you do upgrade them. I kept mine and have them sitting in the garage. Not sure what to do with them. I thought about selling them? Best of luck!
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She is an outstanding co-pilot when it comes to off-roading and enjoying the outdoors in general. Her map reading skills need some work from time to time, but they are improving. 
My jeep only has two adult seats and she knows that the LC is the next vehicle in line to accomate the growing family situation. She'll get a newer vehicle in the coming years and the current 100 will get a solid axle up front to become a more capable off-road machine.
For now the 285's are working very well and I'm happy with them.
Adam R.
My jeep only has two adult seats and she knows that the LC is the next vehicle in line to accomate the growing family situation. She'll get a newer vehicle in the coming years and the current 100 will get a solid axle up front to become a more capable off-road machine.
For now the 285's are working very well and I'm happy with them.
Adam R.
Adam, I'd say add as much stuff (bumpers/sliders/lights and what not) that your wife will allow. Dont do the lift just yet until you guys secure plans for the next truck. Then promptly sell the heep and add the lift or do the SAS at that time. No sense in replacing the front suspension components twice.
I just got some Revo's and I found a slightly stiffer ride which I like better than the mushy OEM tires I just replaced.
Start with the tires and see if you still need the shocks.
Start with the tires and see if you still need the shocks.
285 for dd and somthing biger for off road is my plan.
