Details tomorrow... VERY nice of them to mention how the clutch linkage will no longer work after installing the lift... ugh... I got it all working, but it wasn't fun. :-/
-- Travis
Whew! Good thing they mentioned that... imagine the trouble you would have had if they didn't! Don't you hate it when people don't get sarcasm?
-Brian
On Sun, 23 Nov 2003 01:47:55 GMT, "Cherokee-LTD" shared the following:
HAHAHA! Easy to laugh about it now, but at the time... grrr... Here's a couple of shots of how it came out, and then a couple of the bracket we fabbed up to reconnect the linkage. I need to adjust the clutch a little bit today and get a longer gas filler hose thingie since the one I have won't reach the gas tank now. Of course they also forgot to mention that part in the instructions...
-- Travis
How much body lift did you install? I'm wondering how much lift it takes to require changing things like clutch linkages & filler hoses. Did you have to adjust your radiator shroud? Anything else? Thanks. TrailMarker.
On 23 Nov 2003 14:28:17 -0800, snipped-for-privacy@netzero.com (TrailMarker) shared the following:
3". Yes, also had to reposition the radiator and shroud. Still need to bend the shifter for the transfer case so that I can engage 4-High. It's *almost* together now. After adjusting the clutch today I'm very happy with how it's coming out. I think it would be a good idea if "Performance Accessories," the company that makes the body lift I installed, would at least mention the fact that you have to do something for the gas tank filler hose and maybe include something for the clutch linkage so that you don't have to fab up something like my friend and I did. Also the emergency brake cable was stretched to the max... I also had to cut behind the tranny shifter and hammer the metal to the back to be able to engage 1st and 3rd gear, but the instructions sort-of mentioned that. Also had to mess with the steering shaft to lengthen it some, but that was no big deal. The biggest thing was the clutch linkage. The kit came with a bracket that I used, but even after installing it the rod that's connected to the clutch pedal indirectly was about 2-3 inches too short for obvious reasons. It was no fun, but I'm looking forward to some meatier tires now. :-)-- Travis
Gah!!! Is that mess on the driveway comming from the Jeep??!?! It be a shame to have that occur offroad and ruin the backcountry...
On Mon, 24 Nov 2003 01:22:26 GMT, Me shared the following:
Some of it, yes. Hint: I just sold a '63 VW Baja and still have a '86 Ford pickup truck (visible in the picture). Not all of it, but some of it, yes. I just bought the Jeep about 6 weeks ago. Give me a chance and I'll get it *right*.
-- Travis
I thought I did give you a break -- didn't raze you for the ford did I? ;-)
LOL!!
You can just cut the gas filler hoses and use a chunk of copper pipe with a couple hose clamps in the middle to extend them.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT'stravis wrote:
On Mon, 24 Nov 2003 14:47:35 -0500, Mike Romain shared the following:
HA! I *just* did that with a spare piece of exhaust pipe I had laying around! Picture:
-- Travis
Hi travis,
You better fix them e-brake cables... when you flex down your brakes will lock-up! For the clutch rod, I cut the OEM one in the middle and welded in an appropriate bolt (with head cut off) to extend it. I have heard of others that used a piece threaded stock for the extension. My bell-crank was done similar to yours. Give your shifters plenty of clearance so when you flex and twist it won't get knocked out of gear.
-- JimG
80' CJ-7, 258 CID 35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines 4.56 D30-D44 SOA D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks Warn 8000i w/dual batteries LockRight F&R
trawler question (followed Travis over from the air-cooled vw ng) but what is the reason for a body lift?
On Mon, 24 Nov 2003 21:31:18 +0000 (UTC), "alan.f" shared the following:
So I can fit larger tires without fender interference. Hey, Alan, have they burned me at the stake over on ramva yet for telling Bob to kiss my ass? :-)
-- Travis
On Mon, 24 Nov 2003 21:21:36 GMT, "JimG" shared the following:
Ooh. Good point. I hadn't thought of that. For now I just loosened them way up until I have a chance to mess with them.
Hey, good idea using a bolt. Just out of curiosity did your lift kit come with instructions that mentioned that the clutch rod would have to be extended?
Will do. Thanks for the tips.
-- Travis
Ok, so what am I missing?
How does a body lift mess with the e-brake cable droop? The length, maybe, but that is why there is that adjusting bolt in the middle. From there back the droop is by the length of the cable case. That goes from the frame to the back plate.
Now putting a spring lift on, then you have to be careful.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT'stravis wrote:
On Mon, 24 Nov 2003 17:31:13 -0500, Mike Romain shared the following:
I noticed that as I jacked the body up off of the frame that the e-brake cable became tight. It was obvious why, since it's attached to the body and to the frame. I just loosened up the adjustment nuts so it wouldn't interfere. It may be as easy as readjusting those nuts now that the lift is in place. I haven't looked at it yet. I didn't drive the Jeep to work today because I hadn't fixed the gas tank filler hose thingie and didn't wanna slosh gas everywhere. I have a
4-day-weekend coming up and I plan on working with the e-brake cable then. Hopefully just adjusting it will be all that's needed.-- Travis
LOL!
Just a note for you, condensation will soon kill that piece of exhaust pipe. Find a plumber and get a chunk of copper drain pipe, it will last longer. Even a couple plumbing fittings would work, you can get 2" long coupling or a male female one to solder together with a coupling to get longer.
Stainless exhaust pipe would work too.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT'sYou have asked about two piece axles and how to tell if they are on the vehicle. You have them.
You installed 3 inches of body lift?
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