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Poor mans lift ?'s

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#1 ·
I have a set of 2" coils I was planning to use in place of my current 2" BB.
That's a simple switch. But I was considering using some 1" poly spacers to turn it into 3" of lift.

IF it did that, what other suspension modifications will be absolutely mandatory to keep things properly aligned and running smoothly, avoid DW, etc. Will I need new LCAs? New front tractbar rear bracket required? Can cam bolts be used to get things aligned instead? Are new SB links/discos a MUST? Basically, I'm already setup for the 2" of lift, so I need to know what addl mods will be required for that addl 1" of lift?

(I will address the TC drop if it becomes necessary as I consider this a somewhat unrelated issue). Thanks in advance!!!:D
 
#4 ·
Just be careful what all you use. I am doing my second "poor mans lift", and I'm the king of tightwad. I did 2" springs, 1" bl, transfer case drop, disco's, and track bar relo. That was a very flexible jeep. Now I'm doing 3.5 inch RE springs, shocks from Simple Scout, can't remember how to spell them :), but he says they have a firm ride. Home built disco's. I will spend more this time with a SYE, axle upgrade and more, but when I can save a buck I will. I learn something new when I do it this way too.
 
#8 ·
Good info guys. Thanks. I unfortunately do much more DD than I do on the trails. I'm too close to stock now anyway. Not going to the 3.5+ lift until I have this thing paid for and becomes a 2nd vehicle.

When I got my 2" BB I upgraded to shocks for a 3" lift knowing I was going to upgrade and I got the extended bumpstops also. Only thing I don't have is extended brake lines. I have all of this stuff on hand which is the only reason I'm considering it. Figured this 3" lift will only cost me some relo brackets and extended links as opposed to $500-$800 for an entirely new 3" lift.

Any other $.02 and comments are welcome! Thanks again.
 
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