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B52BUFF:
I am begining to look at lifting the TJ.  Let me start with some basic questions and we can go from there.

Body Lift or Suspension Lift?

I am probably favoring the Suspension Lift.  What are the pros and cons of both?

Tsunami:
not too sure about pros and cons, but i think suspention should definitely come first, the body lift will be cheaper, but i think it will give you more roll over, swaying around like that when yur wheelin can throw off yur center of gravity

WillC:
Would the springs and shocks we took off Footmans rig work ?

calvynandhobbs:
Body lifts are less expensive than suspension lifts, but I like the fact that they get the body up a little bit off of the frame so it is easier to clean mud out and hopefully prevent a little rust since the frame is easier to get to. Suspension lifts are a more expensive, but they provide for a better ride while off road and depending on what kind of lift they replace weaker factory parts. I'm currently running a 3.5" suspension lift with 1.25" body lift and am pretty happy with it.

kirksjeep:

--- Quote from: WillC on September 30, 2009, 05:03:30 PM ---Would the springs and shocks we took off Footmans rig work ?

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I think Steve and Mike worked out a deal for Steve's old stuff.

Suspension lifts are generally the best way to go for the reasons Roger mentioned.  Also the "best" way to lift a Jeep seems to be a combination of a Suspension Lift and a Body lift.  Body Lifts over 1 1/4" are NOT recomended, but 1" body lift will offer room for a Motor Mount Lift which will allow for a belly up skid, but that is down the road. 

IMO start with a 3-4" suspension lift, and rember that you get what you pay for.  We have guys running a lot of different lift kits and if you can see them in action you can find one you will like.  As far a flex, the kits Steve, Roger and Ed run seem to work really well.

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