This may sound dumb but... how do I identify what kind of lift is on my jeep? She's up 3-4 inches. Which parts do I look at to see what kind of lift is on? The body is not lifted at all (original bushings). Thanks.
Identifying a lift
Dec 09, 2003
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It can be difficult to tell. Sometimes the color is an indication: red - skyjacker, grey - rubicon, yellow - superlift... What is it TJ, YJ, CJ or what?
I wasn't real clear... How do I tell if I have a shackle lift versus a body lift versus a ?? lift. What parts are added/mod'd to make a lift?
Oh... well that's totally different. Again you have not identified your vehicle.
In basic terms:
A body lift consists of longer body mount bushings.
A shackle lift (YJ or CJ) consists of extended length shackles, stock length is about 3" bolt center to center.
A suspension lift consists over arched leaf springs (YJ or CJ), spring over axle (SOA) conversion (YJ or CJ) or extended coil springs track bars, and control arms (TJ)
Several other items not mentioned are involved in all lifts.
JimG
You STILL didn't give us the model designation or year.
Shackle lift: standard shackle is 5" center to center > I wasn't real clear... How do I tell if I have a shackle lift versus a body
87 cj7
sorry... 1985 CJ7
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