Junkyard lift installed

t_aldrich · Oct 6, 2008

Well i decided i would save some coin and do a junkyard lift

parts i bought:

1998 E-350 front Coils

1995 s-10 rear leafs

extended rear brake line

extended shocks

new hardware

33in BFG A/T's off craigslist

Total cost: $260

so the install was a huge pain, if people are interested in a write up ill post one.

final lift:

Rear 4"

front 3.5"

my friend eric took pics and will post them later.

98stocker · Oct 6, 2008

You bought one ton van coils? That's gotta be a great ride. Just stacking 4 or 5 extra coil spring isolators from the same junkyard will net you the same lift, but with your stock springs you retain a nice ride.

xcm · Oct 6, 2008

you might have trouble with the top coil unseating using more then 3 isolators, IF IT FLEXES enough

e350 coils are a new one, let us know how it rides.
also, im sure people would appreciate info on the shocks your running

t_aldrich · Oct 6, 2008

4.5 RC front shocks and the rears i just moved the shock mounts up.

the ride is pretty rough in the front at speed. i drove up on some blocks and it flexes alright... pics up later today

XJ Stryker · Oct 6, 2008

Hell yeah make a write up JY BB are always nice reads.

t_aldrich · Oct 6, 2008

before:

After:

pics tires later today

Justpunchit · Oct 7, 2008

Boy thats a snazzy garage I see in the background there :-D

Muddy Beast · Oct 7, 2008

Justpunchit said:
Boy thats a snazzy garage I see in the background there :-D

All my work is done outside my garage...and I have a 4 car garage. (2 on top level, 2 on bottom)

However with the rainy season coming...I'll have to set up the tent garage in the back for my rig. :bawl:

~Scott

P.S. Lets see the final result! Tires and all!

RCP Phx · Oct 7, 2008

Until you show that it works?A write-up would be un-justified!

Blaine B. · Oct 7, 2008

Wow I can imagine the E350 coils being stiffer than the F150 coils that everyone complains about. But if it works for you that's all that matters!

t_aldrich · Oct 7, 2008

RCP Phx said:
Until you show that it works?A write-up would be un-justified!

what?

t_aldrich · Oct 7, 2008

i am going to be cutting the hell outta those fenders

probably delete the flares all together...we'll see tomorrow

RCP Phx · Oct 7, 2008

t_aldrich said:
i am going to be cutting the hell outta those fenders

probably delete the flares all together...we'll see tomorrow

Why,It wont flex anyway!

t_aldrich · Oct 7, 2008

RCP Phx said:
Why,It wont flex anyway!

i already tried it out....put one tire on a 2ft concrete block...flexed ok.

im not going on any trails where i would need alot of flex, i needed clearance more than anything. and this got me exactally what i needed for the coin i had. flame it all you want. im happy with the results.

NW-ZJ-SCOTT · Oct 7, 2008

for the price, it came out decent.. sweet! $260 for a lift and tires!

pimpgixxer04 · Oct 7, 2008

ya i think it looks pretty damn good for 260 dollars...jeez.. who woulda thunk.

DanMan2k06 · Oct 7, 2008

A lot of people get concered with coils unseating when they do a BB. But, most of the time the stock shocks are retained, top out wayyy before the coil can come close to popping loose.

ManBearPig · Oct 7, 2008

pimpgixxer04 said:
ya i think it looks pretty damn good for 260 dollars...jeez.. who woulda thunk.

Yeah If you do things a certain way then 260 goes a long way.

This is my $230 4" lift.

pimpgixxer04 · Oct 7, 2008

what are the specs on your lift MANBEARPIG?

t_aldrich · Oct 7, 2008

total investment in the jeep so far is a little less than a grand including the price of the jeep

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