Notices
Modified JK Tech Tech related bulletin board forum regarding subjects such as suspension, tires & wheels, steering, bumpers, skid plates, drive train, cages, on-board air and other useful modifications that will help improve the performance and protection of your Jeep JK Wrangler (Rubicon, Sahara, Unlimited and X) on the trail.

PLEASE DO NOT START SHOW & TELL TYPE THREADS IN THIS FORUM

6 inch lift?

Thread Tools
 
Old Dec 17, 2015 | 10:40 AM
  #11  
Grant09's Avatar
JK Enthusiast
 
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 199
Likes: 0
From: Dallas, TX
Default

Originally Posted by oldmudwiser
i was under the impression that a 6 in long arm would give better flex and fix my caster issue. and it would be higher
Long arms might fix your caster issue (if they're exactly the right length for your setup) but it's not the additional length that's fixing it. It's having them be the right length (upper and lower) to angle the axle correctly. You could do the same thing with adjustable arms and the lift you have now without raising the center of gravity on the Jeep another 2" and making the handling worse. For 35" tires even a 4" lift is way more than you need.
Reply
Old Dec 17, 2015 | 10:45 AM
  #12  
oldmudwiser's Avatar
Thread Starter
JK Newbie
 
Joined: Dec 2015
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
From: apple valley ca
Default

ok now im looking at the long arm upgrade kit?
Reply
Old Dec 17, 2015 | 10:49 AM
  #13  
nthinuf's Avatar
JK Jedi Master
FJOTM Winner
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 11,463
Likes: 165
From: Austin <--> Colorado Springs
Default

Originally Posted by oldmudwiser
i have been but im not getting the answers im looking for.
What answers are you looking for? Seems to me that you are getting the right answers, you just don't want to hear them...

Have you considered a body lift? Trimming the flares, if they are not already? Adding skids if you are dragging the belly? 6 inches with 35's will leave a whole lot of empty space in the wheel wells. Most will think that it looks bad. You don't?

If for whatever reason you do decide to go up that high, pay attention to what people are saying. As you go taller, the axles tilt, which raises the pinion, which automatically lowers the caster. At that height, good caster = bad pinion angle. Good pinion angle = bad caster. So do yourself a favor and look in to the $2000 aftermarket housings ($5000 aftermarket axles) that were mentioned. Or look at chopping up your current front axle. Or look in to a $1500 Spyntec kit. Or drive without the front driveshaft installed. Or -- learn to live with flighty steering.
Reply
Old Dec 17, 2015 | 10:57 AM
  #14  
oldmudwiser's Avatar
Thread Starter
JK Newbie
 
Joined: Dec 2015
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
From: apple valley ca
Default

Originally Posted by nthinuf
What answers are you looking for? Seems to me that you are getting the right answers, you just don't want to hear them...

Have you considered a body lift? Trimming the flares, if they are not already? Adding skids if you are dragging the belly? 6 inches with 35's will leave a whole lot of empty space in the wheel wells. Most will think that it looks bad. You don't?

If for whatever reason you do decide to go up that high, pay attention to what people are saying. As you go taller, the axles tilt, which raises the pinion, which automatically lowers the caster. At that height, good caster = bad pinion angle. Good pinion angle = bad caster. So do yourself a favor and look in to the $2000 aftermarket housings ($5000 aftermarket axles) that were mentioned. Or look at chopping up your current front axle. Or look in to a $1500 Spyntec kit. Or drive without the front driveshaft installed. Or -- learn to live with flighty steering.
ok i get your point. thanks for that.
Reply
Old Dec 17, 2015 | 10:57 AM
  #15  
kjeeper10's Avatar
JK Junkie
Vet Army

 
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 3,440
Likes: 0
From: CT
Default

Originally Posted by oldmudwiser
ok now im looking at the long arm upgrade kit?
What shocks are you currently running ?
Reply
Old Dec 17, 2015 | 11:01 AM
  #16  
oldmudwiser's Avatar
Thread Starter
JK Newbie
 
Joined: Dec 2015
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
From: apple valley ca
Default

Originally Posted by kjeeper10
What shocks are you currently running ?
not sure. they came with the zone lift kit.
Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version

Name:	11059380_1078267352190543_1893525409533998359_n.jpg
Views:	692
Size:	52.9 KB
ID:	632441  
Reply
Old Dec 17, 2015 | 11:03 AM
  #17  
oldmudwiser's Avatar
Thread Starter
JK Newbie
 
Joined: Dec 2015
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
From: apple valley ca
Default

Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version

Name:	11392924_1104880586195886_2153788362392964396_n.jpg
Views:	645
Size:	87.3 KB
ID:	632442  
Reply
Old Dec 17, 2015 | 11:20 AM
  #18  
kjeeper10's Avatar
JK Junkie
Vet Army

 
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 3,440
Likes: 0
From: CT
Default

Gotta pic on flat ground? Lift doesnt look all that tall unless it sagged.
Reply
Old Dec 17, 2015 | 11:40 AM
  #19  
oldmudwiser's Avatar
Thread Starter
JK Newbie
 
Joined: Dec 2015
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
From: apple valley ca
Default

Originally Posted by kjeeper10
Gotta pic on flat ground? Lift doesnt look all that tall unless it sagged.

its only about 6 months old so no sag
Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version

Name:	11174926_1178776672139610_5940587480297798099_n.jpg
Views:	599
Size:	102.2 KB
ID:	632447  
Reply
Old Dec 17, 2015 | 11:42 AM
  #20  
kjeeper10's Avatar
JK Junkie
Vet Army

 
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 3,440
Likes: 0
From: CT
Default

Originally Posted by oldmudwiser
its only about 6 months old so no sag
Ok yea pics look good. My guess is they are zone shocks.
Reply



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 05:21 PM.