Lift question

What is the right size lift to run 32" MT's on a ECJ5...

Right now i am running stock with 31's and no rub. i would like the max amount of flex for my buck...

I have a buddy with a set of 2.5" rancho's W/O Shocks that he said he could sell for around 125.

i was also looking at the black diamond 3" kit with shocks for 479.99 from 4wd.com

that is alittle out of my budget but i would rather do it right the first time.

would just a 1" shackle lift do it for me? I don't want to rub on flex or full cut.

 

i run a skyjacker softride 2.5 inch lift and m.o.r.e. shackles and i am running 33" claws.. at full flex i have a little rub in the rear of the tub. but it isn't all that bad..

 

I grab the rancho springs from your buddy. That'll give you a good starting point. I have the 2.5" ProComp lift on mine with 33's.

 

Cool,

what size shock should i get to run with the rancho's? new stock ones? that seems like it would limit them. also with a 2.5" will i need new brake lines or are the stock ones sufficient.

Tommy

 

if you r running a dana 27 i have stainless lines i will sell cheap. i only ran them for a few weeks before i grenaded my axle. lol

 

yeah it is a 27... PM me with price

what about the rear?

Tommy

 

tried to send a message but you need to clear some room to receive any more lol..

 

ok one sec

 

Your brake lines will be fine. You will have to get new shocks. I'd put the lift on, then measure from shock mount to shock mount at ride height. The shocks I used are the rears for a 50's Willys truck.

 

i tun a 2.5" w/ 2" body, and MOORE shackles, i have no rub with my 33's. id think you will be fine with the rancho ones like already mentioned

 

Had 2.5" (on Speedbuggy now) with 33s.
Going with the 3" Black Diamond now.
You should be fine with 2.5 and 32s.

 

2.5 with 32's will work.

how rough will the 32 mud Terrains be with the manual ross steering? 31's aren't too bad...it actually feels like you control the Jeep. i was told 33's were max for the ross setup...and i will be running that for a while, or until i can save up for a conversion

Tommy

 

no issues turning the 31's on mine........till you get in mud. just remember to keep your thumbs/fingers OUTSIDE the wheel with the ross box (it can/does 'kick')

 

yeah, my 31's slicks turn pretty easy...didn't know if the added size and aggressivness would roughen it up alot.

Tommy

 

I love the big steering wheel...it was one of the reasons i picked a ECJ5. thanks for the tips guys.

Tommy

 

The bus wheel rules!