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

Hybrid lift

Thread Tools
 
Old Sep 24, 2012 | 08:46 AM
  #1  
JKLarson's Avatar
Thread Starter
JK Newbie
 
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 66
Likes: 0
From: Denver, CO
Default Hybrid lift

I am trying to make a 'hybrid 4" lift' with components from different manufacturers to try and save some money.

This is what I came up with:

Rusty's Offroad:
Front Adjustable Control Arm system
Rear Upper CA's (adjustable)
Rear Lower CA's (adjustable)
Front & Rear Sway bar Links
Rear Adjustable Track bar

Teraflex:
Bumpstops

Offroad Evolution
Plush Ride Coils - 4"
Drag Link Flip Kit
Roll Center Rear Track Bar bracket

Miscellaneous:
Bilstein Shocks - 5100's (for 4-5" lift)
Extended Brake Lines

All of the above totals up to $2600 on the button.

What do you guys think of this hybrid lift and these components??

Anything else I "need"?

Any other recommendations for parts from other places??
Reply
Old Sep 24, 2012 | 09:35 AM
  #2  
Tonka_yellow's Avatar
JK Super Freak
 
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 1,602
Likes: 6
From: morgantown wv
Default

Looks good. Have you thought about spring retainers. I have heard rusty front kit can drop coils if your disconnected
Reply
Old Sep 24, 2012 | 09:41 AM
  #3  
JKLarson's Avatar
Thread Starter
JK Newbie
 
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 66
Likes: 0
From: Denver, CO
Default

Originally Posted by Tonka_yellow
Looks good. Have you thought about spring retainers. I have heard rusty front kit can drop coils if your disconnected
I will add them to the list, thanks!
Reply
Old Sep 24, 2012 | 10:37 AM
  #4  
JHP81's Avatar
JK Enthusiast
 
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 258
Likes: 0
From: Mission Valley, San Diego
Default

I cant see what year u have but depending on height, drive shaft and some kind of programmer.
Reply
Old Sep 24, 2012 | 10:38 AM
  #5  
chris@offroadevolution's Avatar
Sponsoring Vendor
 
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 1,423
Likes: 0
From: FULLERTON,CA
Default

Originally Posted by JKLarson
I am trying to make a 'hybrid 4" lift' with components from different manufacturers to try and save some money.

This is what I came up with:

Rusty's Offroad:
Front Adjustable Control Arm system
Rear Upper CA's (adjustable)
Rear Lower CA's (adjustable)
Front & Rear Sway bar Links
Rear Adjustable Track bar

Teraflex:
Bumpstops

Offroad Evolution
Plush Ride Coils - 4"
Drag Link Flip Kit
Roll Center Rear Track Bar bracket

Miscellaneous:
Bilstein Shocks - 5100's (for 4-5" lift)
Extended Brake Lines

All of the above totals up to $2600 on the button.

What do you guys think of this hybrid lift and these components??

Anything else I "need"?

Any other recommendations for parts from other places??
Why not just go with the EVO MFG Enforcer kit? Its complete as you need it for a 4" kit. For your $2600 price tag you can even get the EVO SPEC King 2" Shocks for $2,448.49
Reply
Old Sep 24, 2012 | 10:56 AM
  #6  
JKLarson's Avatar
Thread Starter
JK Newbie
 
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 66
Likes: 0
From: Denver, CO
Default

Originally Posted by flytojungho
I cant see what year u have but depending on height, drive shaft and some kind of programmer.
Yeah, I will have to get new shafts...this is just lift stuff.

I have a 2012 w/ auto tranny...4" lift.
Reply
Old Sep 24, 2012 | 11:01 AM
  #7  
JKLarson's Avatar
Thread Starter
JK Newbie
 
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 66
Likes: 0
From: Denver, CO
Default

Originally Posted by chris@offroadevolution
Why not just go with the EVO MFG Enforcer kit? Its complete as you need it for a 4" kit. For your $2600 price tag you can even get the EVO SPEC King 2" Shocks for $2,448.49
I have looked into it a million times...my only thing with it is it doesn't have adjustable CA's across the board. It only has front lower CA's...
Reply

Trending Topics

Old Sep 24, 2012 | 11:08 AM
  #8  
JKLarson's Avatar
Thread Starter
JK Newbie
 
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 66
Likes: 0
From: Denver, CO
Default

From wayalife:

Q: What are all the components that I will need with a 4" lift?

A: For a 4" lift, you should have a set of 4" coils, bump stop extensions, longer shocks, extended brake lines, longer sway bar links, adjustable front track bar, adjustable rear track bar, front and rear track bar relocation brackets, dropped pitman arm, adjustable upper and lower control arms front and rear and new double cardin u-joint style drive shafts.

On a 2012-Up, you will want to install a new front drive shaft regardless if you have an automatic or manual transmission. Assuming you install new, longer shocks with your lift, the extra droop you will see at a flex will cause the slip shaft boot on the drive shaft to tear. However, that is just one problem you will encounter. Even if you install exhaust spacers or relocate the cross over, the CV boot at the output shaft will be sitting at a significant state of pinch and this will cause it to fail prematurely.
Reply
Old Sep 24, 2012 | 11:10 AM
  #9  
JKbender's Avatar
JK Freak
 
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 684
Likes: 0
From: Chicago, IL
Default

Originally Posted by JKLarson

I have looked into it a million times...my only thing with it is it doesn't have adjustable CA's across the board. It only has front lower CA's...
That is because that os really all you need. Making all 8 arms adjustable is just going to leave you chasing alignment issues all the time. You should keep 1 set fixed on both axles.
Reply
Old Sep 24, 2012 | 11:12 AM
  #10  
TeraFlex's Avatar
Sponsoring Manufacturer
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 6,824
Likes: 3
From: Utah
Default

Originally Posted by JKLarson
I am trying to make a 'hybrid 4" lift' with components from different manufacturers to try and save some money.

This is what I came up with:

Rusty's Offroad:
Front Adjustable Control Arm system
Rear Upper CA's (adjustable)
Rear Lower CA's (adjustable)
Front & Rear Sway bar Links
Rear Adjustable Track bar

Teraflex:
Bumpstops

Offroad Evolution
Plush Ride Coils - 4"
Drag Link Flip Kit
Roll Center Rear Track Bar bracket

Miscellaneous:
Bilstein Shocks - 5100's (for 4-5" lift)
Extended Brake Lines

All of the above totals up to $2600 on the button.

What do you guys think of this hybrid lift and these components??

Anything else I "need"?

Any other recommendations for parts from other places??
No front adjustable trackbar? What size of tires are you planning on running?
Reply



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 09:21 AM.