My 2 cents. There is no "complete" lift. Every modification has consequences, some are addressed when you bolt on boxes of aftermarket parts, some are not. A kit that doesn't include adjustable track bars, but is still usable, is still a "lift kit".

Very often the more expensive "upgraded" kit are focused around additional "performance" (flex and lift) and not reduced compromises. As it turns out it is very difficult to buy your way out of the compromises that occur when you modify a rig in this way. Taking personal responsibility by doing research and inspecting your rig are important. Doing the work yourself or paying a real professional are important as well.

The problem is that there are also self proclaimed professionals that don't know anything. The internet can be a great resource for information, but it also provides us with bottom dollar vendors that know nothing about Jeeps. And some alleged 4x4 shops don't even seem to be able to install the kits correctly, or check them for issues when they are done.

One way to avoid part this is to ask professionals with experience with these types of things. Vendors, and shops that work with lifts can help limit the compromises. The best bet is to find someone with a developed reputation and ask them when you order or when they do the work. Dave at Northridge is an example (and a vendor here).

Personally, I commend VETTE227. He didn't come here and post twelve pages about how the installer, Jeep dealer, vendor, and Skyjacker screwed him. He posted about his problem and solutions for it. Even though he is obviously learning about modified vehicles he is trying to take responsibility for his modified rig and get it fixed right.

 

I agree, and that is exactly why i said "more complete" and not "complete" I should have probably expanded on that, but you did a fine job of correcting my ovesight.

I agree with commending Vette227 as well, this is a stellar example of how to post your problem and get some great responses, learn something new, and move towards getting an issue resolved.

The typical posts that say something like "Brand X is crap!" or "Installer Y doesnt know his A$$ from a whole in the ground!" and spend the next two weeks whining and moaning about it serve very little if any useful purpose, save me excercising my "delete post" button and making myself and others laugh at the lunacy they bring out in people.

I think that so far this is a really good thread.

 

Hi Happy...

I am getting the same lift RE 2" with the Mono Shocks ...should I look at getting an adjustable track bars to avoid the axle shift???? I like yourself am anal about how a vehicle looks!

Thanks,

Mike

 

That is not to high of a lift. Try it without it first, then add it later if need be. You dont even have to put the Jeep on jacks to swap out the track bar. Just unbolt and swap.

 

I agree. I would wait to see if you need them first.

I experienced more shift than some people had reported so I am glad i had them, but others did do a small lift and reported a lot less shift, i really think it is to an extent a case by case basis.

As Rubimon stated, they are easy to swap, just make sure you torque them down properly and your good to go.

 

I have a 4" SkyJacker lift, these are the photos of what was installed in mine.

 

Thanks Rubimon & Happy!!!!

I will do that, see how the install goes and see if it shifts dramatically!!!

 

I might have missed it, but how high was the lift; 2.5, 4, or higher? i have a 2.5 and need to know if I need to worry about it.

 

You have the relocation bracket, so you are okay. But I just posted that you better get that reinforced!

 

It's been awhile, but I went over the threads about the Skyjacker lift again. The adjustable track bar seems t be a great fix except for one thing; it's not level (horizontal). Is this a problem?