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Lifts - Remedial Question

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#1 ·
My 85 Scrambler has no lift on her at all. Sadly, she spends most of her time on pavement and that seems unlikely to change. I'm only looking at a 2.5" for a suspension lift (which might be my first mistake).

Is there any consensus on what brand offers the best product for the money (Skyjacker, Old Man Emu, 4WD house brand?) ? I really don't want to buy the cheapest, but it I also don't want to pay for extra just for a name or overbuy if I am not going to need the most rugged available. Any recommendations?

Also, I have been told that for a Scrambler I should also use an Add-A-Leaf on the rear to support the extra body weight & possibly any load placed in the bed. Is this correct?

thanks
rick
 
#2 ·
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I should also use an Add-A-Leaf on the rear to support the extra body weight & possibly any load placed in the bed. Is this correct?

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That might not be a bad idea. I have done that with my YJ because of load and age.

I used a Rough Country kit on mine and it has been on there about 10 years or better.(thats why the add a leaf in rear) This kit came with every thing I needed (except shocks) and at the time I put Deuchtech shocks on.
 
#3 ·
We put a Skyjacker 2.5" in a buddy's YJ about 3 or 4 years ago. He runs 31s, and has been happy with the lift. Doesn't appear to be any sign of sag, and he runs a hardtop and hard doors all winter.

You could put an add-a-leaf in the rear, but that may stiffen the ride some when the anticipated added weight in the bed isn't there. Do you run a hardtop on the Scrambler? Big heavy tire carrier? Lots of 'trail stuff' in back? If your answer is no to all of these, you could maybe wait on the add-a-leaf and just go with the suspension for now. If the thing is loaded to the gills a lot, then the AAL it may be a good call.

Just my $0.02
Good luck
Pete
 
#4 ·
Seriously think if you are ever going to do any more serious mods, like higher lift? If so, do a SOA now. It will cost the same and you wont be kicking yourself like the rest of use who bought SUA lifts and have already or are planning a SOA.

Rancho springs are fairly stiff, not a bad road spring. To stiff for the trail. I have heard good things about BDS springs, lifetime warranty agiants sagging and inexpensize, nice flex. Sky jackers are nice, but pricey.

You could do a spring over with stock YJ springs for the same as a "lift kit" will cost. Just something to think about?

TF
 
#5 ·
My skyjacker was only 100 more than most of the "average lifts". So I can't call it out of line. I like mine. And I would put it in and see how it sets and lasts on the scrambler. You might end up wanting a "little extra" because of the extra weight.
 
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