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What lift do you all recomend 73' CJ5

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by ssgtblair, Apr 9, 2007.

  1. Apr 9, 2007
    ssgtblair

    ssgtblair JeepJunky

    N.W. Georgia
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    I'm looking for around 4" of lift. Just wanted some of your input.
     
  2. Apr 9, 2007
    jayhawkclint

    jayhawkclint ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

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  3. Apr 10, 2007
    JeepTherapy

    JeepTherapy Sponsor

    Negaunee, Michigan
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    I think the wrangler springs are a good choice for that much lift. Not as hard as it first sounds. I have the BDS 4.5 inch wrangler lift on my 74. It is sitting on 35's. The Black one is a 77 with a 2.5" lift on 33's. The BDS 4.5 wrangler kit comes with 3.5" springs and 1" lift shackles. I am going to cut the shackles down as I don't like the long shackles. I also don't think it needs to sit as high as it does. I haven't driven it down the road yet. But driving it around out back it is incredibly soft spring setup.

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  4. Apr 10, 2007
    Dana

    Dana Think Pink

    Jamaica Beach, Texas
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    3" black diamond military wrap on a '73. New body mounts but no lift, 35" BFG MTs.
     
    Last edited: May 11, 2007
  5. Apr 10, 2007
    fdcapt50

    fdcapt50 New Member

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    I went with a Rancho 2.5 because I knew I wanted 31 inch tires. I went from a heavy stock setup to my rancho and my ride smoothed, and it's fun to drive. Stock setup was very hard and choppy. I wanted to keep stock gearing and drivetrain. [​IMG]
     
  6. Apr 10, 2007
    5foxes

    5foxes '74 CJ5

    Dayton, Minnesota
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    Here's my 74 with a 4" lift sittin on 33s.....loads of fun, it's an awesome ride.
    Smooooooth!
     
    Last edited: Aug 17, 2008
  7. Apr 11, 2007
    DocsCJ5

    DocsCJ5 73 CJ5

    Northern CA
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    I've got the same Black Diamond lift that Dana has on her '73'. It's perfect. Not too high, but enough for big tires, and it rides good.
     
  8. Apr 11, 2007
    72jeepcj5

    72jeepcj5 New Member

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    I have 3 inch on my 72 running 31's under it right now but about to put 33's on it soon
     
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