Budget boost

TheBlueSub · Oct 29, 2005

i wanna atempt to add a Bb to my 85 jeep 2 dr and i was wanting to get everyones opinion before i started (i need to know what works what doesnt and what parts fit and what just is a waste of money)i have heard differnt things here and there

i would like to fit 33" tires on a 2 dr what do i need.......

mdl · Oct 29, 2005

a 2" bb w/ 33s?

do you own a sawzall?

Eagle · Oct 29, 2005

Mothertrucker said:
i would like to fit 33" tires on a 2 dr what do i need.......

You need more than a budget boost.

TheBlueSub · Oct 29, 2005

how bigga tire can i get on a Bb?

cjwalkeriii · Oct 29, 2005

You may be able to get 31's underneath, but I think that's even a stretch...

TheBlueSub · Oct 29, 2005

ok well what can i use for my Bb i wanna go as cheap as possible within reson i dont wanna do something stupid

Chero-King · Oct 29, 2005

Get some f-250 coils,and a 2" block for the front, about a 3.5" lift there.
and dakota leafs. 3" lift right there. The springs will cost around $40 from a wrecker and not quite sure how much the leafs would be, fairly cheap tho.

EDIT: You can EASILY fit 31's under a BB(BB meaning 2"), I have pics if ya need proof.

TheBlueSub · Oct 29, 2005

i dont need proof but some pics of how u did it or a runn through would be great

littlebluexj · Oct 29, 2005

ok you guy he can fit 33's on a two inch lift with a 1 3/4 dystar spacer in the front and a chevy 1500 2inch lowering shackels in the rear that will give you more flex and a lift of 2 1/4 inch in the rear i have the shackles in the rear of mine i built my 4.5 lift for less then 200$ and i run 35's

Chero-King · Oct 29, 2005

Mothertrucker said:
i dont need proof but some pics of how u did it or a runn through would be great

Well I didnt really take pics because its so easy,

Go to a wrecker, find some coils out of a 90-92 F-250, On the bottom of the coil theres a little peice of the spring you have to cut off, A grinder or a sawsall will work, You'll know what I mean when you see the f-250 coil.
Take out the XJ spring, Put the f-250 coil in, with a spacer and your done. 3.5" lift for the front, And I personally dont have the dakota springs in mine, all I have right now, is 2 1" blocks and 2 1/2" peices of steel.But I'll be making an XJ leaf pack this weekend with re-arced leafs and a set of older xj leafs But follow this thread for the dakota leafs....http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=57737

aplatz · Oct 29, 2005

Yeah, You need ALOT more than a BB!

junkjeep · Oct 29, 2005

If you want cheap and easy I would use a block in the rear. I think 9 out of 10 times the nut welded on the inside of the unibody breaks and you can't easily get the bolt out of the shackle. 2 cents good luck

mdl · Oct 29, 2005

uhh i would NOT use a block in the rear. if you want 33s you need at leaced a 3.5" kit and a lot of trimming.

Chero-King · Oct 29, 2005

helix said:
if you want 33s you need at leaced a 3.5" kit and a lot of trimming.

Nope.
Ive got about 3"s in the rear with blocks and Im fine,although Im trimmed up to the seam. I dont have the most travel in the world but its not like I have none, I have enough to wheel it. , I mean I wouldnt reccomend blocks, (im taking mine out this weekend and making a leaf pack) but if you have to, you can definitly do it.

drifto77 · Oct 29, 2005

Stay away from the blocks. (bad for the springs)
Get the Daystar BB, part number KJO91O6BK.(84-01 spacers & greaseable shackles)
It will give you 1-3/4" lift, trim your fenders a little and run 31's. Forget about a full flex unless you trim.
And dont forget to extend your bumpstops.
I have not trimmed my fenders (yet) but here is what it looks like.....

or just go with the BB and 30's and dont trim.....

Or just throw some 30's on it and call it done (like anyone is ever done building a Jeep)

..........

If you wanna run 33's forget useing a BB.

GottaBeJeep · Oct 29, 2005

I could get 33's under 2" lift easy. Here are my 3 articles to help you do it:

http://www.rocklizardfabrications.com/home_brew_budget_boost.htm
http://www.rocklizardfabrications.com/fender_trimming.htm
http://www.rocklizardfabrications.com/Adjusting_Bumpstops.htm

These are 30" MT/R's on 15x8" MT Classic II's with 3 5/16" BS with a budget boost. With a little more bumpstop, a hair bit of trimming in a few minor spots, there is plenty of room for 33's.

jardine · Oct 29, 2005

i got a friend with a bb on a 4dr and he runs 33s no prob he just trimmed up to the seam in the rear and just took a little off the fronts and added proper bumpstoping and it actually wheels supriseingly good

TheBlueSub · Oct 29, 2005

ok will i need longer shocks ? anything else or would the f-250 coils with shackles or blocks be ok for a weekend mud truck probally will try and geta an agressive 31" mud tire

jfiscus · Oct 29, 2005

33s are possible on a BB.

I have 1.75" spacer & ZJ coils in the front and another XJ leaf pack added to my rear (see rocklizard link above) and a comanche shackle also.

I trimmed for TJ flares and run stock shocks and brake lines. You have to bumpostop accordingly and get rims with the corrwect backspacing. I am going to be changing my shocks soon, but, yes stock ones will work for a while, but they'll limit downtravel.

Chero-King · Oct 29, 2005

Mothertrucker said:
ok will i need longer shocks ? anything else or would the f-250 coils with shackles or blocks be ok for a weekend mud truck probally will try and geta an agressive 31" mud tire

You wont need longer shocks with the f-250 coils and blocks, if its a mud truck it'll be perfect.

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