adding height to a lift

[skunkape87]

hi i recently bought a 87 GW that already had a 4 inch lift and 31s im looking to put 33s or 35s under it and wanted to get some opinions on which route i should take to get an extra 2 inches of lift. I kind of want to stay away from a body lift, i was thinking about getting some old leaf springs from a junkyard and throwing the two longest leafs in mine. I think that might make my on road ride horrible though and may not give me much lift at all. Im looking to get an extra 2 inches without spending a ton of money on new leafs all the way around so any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks

[FSJ Guy]

Adding other leafs into an existing pack won't do much for you, especially if the existing pack is already "lifted" and the donor pack is a stock pack.

Your best options are either a 6" spring lift or OEM springs with a SOA (spring over axle) conversion and shackle flip in the rear. I know, not really what you wanted to hear. :-/

[tgreese]

Won't a 6" spring-under lift have a huge arch, and ride like a log wagon?

[skunkape87]

haha thats kind of what i figured i might just end up doing a 1 inch body lift and a little trimming to stuff some 33s under there and keep some clearance for the trails. I really didnt want to cut the fenders i like to try to keep the body as stock looking as possible but i dont really have the money to do a full 6 inch lift right now. oh well thanks for the reply

[surfwagoneer]

I'm in the same boat as you. Bought a 4" lift, should have bought a 6". I'm going to run 33's on mine. I have a rustys 4" and I'm going to add a 1" shackle up front, a zero degree spring in the rear (basically a 1 inch block but bolted into the spring pack) and some bushwacker/rugged ridge fender flares with trimming. If I still need a bit of clearance then I will add a 1" body lift. All in all I will net 5-6" plus the fender trimming and should fit 33x10.5 comfortably. With out the body trimming you will need the two full inches. I wouldnt say ideal but you can make it work.

[skunkape87]

does anyone sell lift blocks by themselves for the fsj i can only find them included in lift kits but not alone

[serehill]

http://www.jackit.com/suspension-parts/ ... locks.html

[Mr. Goatman]

http://www.rustysoffroad.com/jeep-suspe ... ft-blocks/

Beware, I just ordered one and it came with 1/2" U-bolts. I haven't called them yet.

[KJ Ryu]

33's can fit with no lift and stock springs, IF you're willing to trim that far, and take all the risks involved...

[adzam]

I've got a used set of rough country rear blocks I can sell if interested. I think they are 3".

[RamJetFSJ]

I added a set of 1" lift shackles and 2" blocks to my Rustys 4" spring kit, and I think its good height now. I fit 32x11.5s with no trimming.

[Mr. Goatman]

http://www.rustysoffroad.com/jeep-suspe ... ft-blocks/

Beware, I just ordered one and it came with 1/2" U-bolts. I haven't called them yet.

I called Rusty's- They said they sent the wrong bolts and were shipping new ones.

[skunkape87]

so in the past couple weeks ive read of quite a few people saying they used 1 1/2 inch to 2 inch lift shackles for the front. However all i seem to find made specifically for the fsj is 1 inch shackles. Anyone know where these 2 inch shackles are available. I was thinking maybe people were using xj rear lift shackles for the front but im not sure if they are the same size or not. any thoughts

[RamJetFSJ]

Biggest you can buy is 1" lift (which is actually a shackle 2" longer than stock). I used XJ rear lift shackles on mine, since it was done before people were selling FSJ specific front shackles.

You dont want to go over 1" of shackle lift.