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4" suspension w/33" swampers

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#1 ·
If I put a 4" suspension lift with 33" tires on my stock TJ, besides odometer calibration, what else will I be looking to change/modify. The kit I'm looking into comes with a transfer case lowering kit and pitman arm kit as well. It's a Skyjacker 4" Standard Suspension Lift Kit with Hydro Shocks


Part Number:
SJ-TJ401BPH
Our Price:
$545.99
Shipping Surcharge:
+$24.99
Quantity:

Vehicle Fitment
1997-2002 Jeep Wrangler TJ

Product Details
Product Name:
Skyjacker 4" Standard Suspension Lift Kit with Hydro Shocks

Important Notes:
Maximum Tire Size: 34"
Wheel Backspacing: 3.75"
Required Parts by Manufacturer:
A Drop Pitman Arm, SJ-JA850, is required for Manual Steering.
Fits:
1997-2002 Jeep Wrangler TJ
Description:
The Skyjacker 4" Lift Kit pushes ground clearance and aggressive looks to new heights, letting you conquer on or off-road obstacles with confidence.

Product Details:
Improves ground clearance
Off-road with confidence
Allows for larger tire clearance
Parts Included:
2 Front Hydro Shocks
2 Rear Hydro Shocks
2 Front Coil Springs
2 Rear Coil Springs
2 Front Lower Links
2 Rear Lower Links
2 Front Extended End Links
2 Rear Extended End Links
1 Rear Track Bar Bracket
1 Power Steering Drop Pitman Arm
1 Transfer Case Lowering Kit
Years Covered:
1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2002


Alternate Part Numbers: TJ401BPH
 
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#4 ·
If I put a 4" suspension lift with 33" tires on my stock TJ, besides odometer calibration, what else will I be looking to change/modify. The kit I'm looking into comes with a transfer case lowering kit and pitman arm kit as well. It's a Skyjacker 4" Standard Suspension Lift Kit with Hydro Shocks

Part Number:
SJ-TJ401BPH
Our Price:
$545.99
Shipping Surcharge:
+$24.99
Quantity:

Vehicle Fitment
1997-2002 Jeep Wrangler TJ

Product Details
Product Name:
Skyjacker 4" Standard Suspension Lift Kit with Hydro Shocks

Important Notes:
Maximum Tire Size: 34"
Wheel Backspacing: 3.75"
Required Parts by Manufacturer:
A Drop Pitman Arm, SJ-JA850, is required for Manual Steering.
Fits:
1997-2002 Jeep Wrangler TJ
Description:
The Skyjacker 4" Lift Kit pushes ground clearance and aggressive looks to new heights, letting you conquer on or off-road obstacles with confidence.

Product Details:
Improves ground clearance
Off-road with confidence
Allows for larger tire clearance
Parts Included:
2 Front Hydro Shocks
2 Rear Hydro Shocks
2 Front Coil Springs
2 Rear Coil Springs
2 Front Lower Links
2 Rear Lower Links
2 Front Extended End Links
2 Rear Extended End Links
1 Rear Track Bar Bracket
1 Power Steering Drop Pitman Arm
1 Transfer Case Lowering Kit
Years Covered:
1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2002

Alternate Part Numbers: TJ401BPH
To do it right skip the skyjacker. And u will most likely need a sye, adjustable rear uppers(unless u don't mind the ungodly tcase drop). Ditch the drop Pitman arm. And depending on ur gears may want to redo them. Can u get by with that kit on 33s? Yes I did it for about 6-8 months until I finally got tired of the t case drop and did it right with a sye and adjustable rear upper arms. And I have slowly been getting rid of everything skyjacker all that's left is the coils which ride like crap because they are so stiff and the sway bar end links.
 
#5 ·
And SYE yes your right along with new gears. Skycrapper, plain enough. I wanted to do a budget lift by not spending a million dollars and went with a rough country 2.5" and will do the 1.5" body lift a little later. It's done well, a little stiff in the front but it suits my needs fairly well.
 
#7 ·
I put skyjacker up because I wanted opinions on, thanks. Won't be doing skycrapper. How's rough country? Can somebody suggest a kit that will allow the transfer case to not have to be dropped. I do not want to be regretting the lift 6-8 months later just to save a thousand bucks
 
#9 ·
Look into a zone combo lift gives u 4.25" of lift and u generally don't have to do a t case drop because it comes with a mml u get a 3" suspension lift 1.25"body lift and a 1" mml all for under 500 if u catch it on sale I think aor a vendor on here had it on sale right now I believe check the vendor section.
 
#8 ·
I put a 2.5" RC lift on mine. No dropping transfer case or anything. Simple mod adding rear track bar relocation bracket, and smooth sailing for the most part. Little stiffer on the front but it suits my needs for some basic trail wheelin. I added some sway bar disconnects, and away we go.
 
#10 ·
Here u go this is is pricing right now as of his last post

Good morning!

Pricing is below and includes shipping. No sales tax to that zip code.

ZONJ25 1997-06 Jeep Wrangler TJ 4.25" Combo Kit (Standard Front Links) $499.99
ZONJ25N 1997-06 Jeep Wrangler TJ 4.25" Combo Kit (Standard Front Links) W/ Nitro Shocks $521.07
ZONJ26 1997-06 Jeep Wrangler TJ 4.25" Combo Kit (Sway Bar Disconnects) $559.95
ZONJ26N 1997-06 Jeep Wrangler TJ 4.25" Combo Kit (Sway Bar Disconnects) W/ Nitro Shocks $581.03

I would also recommend the following:

RE1600 Adjustable track bar for $134.49 shipped
or
JKSOGS126 JKS Front Adjustable Track Bar 0~3.5" lift 213.30
and

ZONJ5311 Jeep TJ Alignment Cam Kit (gives you back 2 deg caster after lift check LCAs existing setup) 26.88
ZON3400 Jeep TJ/XJ/ZJ Steering Stabilizer 35.77
or
ZON7400 Jeep TJ/XJ/ZJ Steering Stabilizer Black (matches Nitro Shocks) 40.29
ZONJ2100 Jeep TJ/XJ/ZJ 3/4in Coil Spacers (pair to level out the front or compensate for heavy winch or front bumper) 26.50

PM me your name, billing and shipping address, phone number, email address (for PDF receipt) to order. I will call you for CC info.

Thank you very much. I am truly grateful for your business. When replying please include all previous messages in PM (keeps a running conversation).

Have a blessed and prosperous day,

Allen
 
#11 ·
Now of course there are much better kits just depends on how much u want to spend
 
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