Form follows function...So, if you need the body lift to allow for clearance, do it. Over 2" will affect the obvious devices on your drivetrain that will not be lifting. I'm runing a SOA with Q's and no body lift. My rear wells are cut-out and I have no rubbing at full compression. Also, the center of gravity will be an issue. The higher you go, the more 'tippy' you will become. Lower is really better. If you did a SOA, the thing will get really rocky with the hardtop. Aftermarket springs help, but you still may have a sway issue. My D44/Rancho spring front is good due to the stiffer spring rate. If rock crawling was an issue, lighter front springs would have been called for, but most of the stuff I get into here are stumps and roots under the gumbo and crawfish clay!

Clint Wortham
Ashdown, Arkansas
'71Wagon,D44's,SOA,Q's,P/S,FDiscs,TH400,Lockers,231...

 

I have a 1" body lift, SOA with 33" tires. I don't have any problem with rubbing. I didn't look to see what year you have, but if you still have ross steering, it will take a little extra modding. I would recommend a 1" or 1.5". You won't even be able to tell. There is one thing I would do before removing the bolts. Drill a 1/8" hole in the side of each hat channel next to where the nuts are. That way you can spray some blaster in there with a nozel and let it sit for a few days. I was able to get everyone of the bolts out.

Chris
68 jeepster commando
225/sm420/dana20 X8000I
SOA saginaw dana30

 

Good idea Chris about the holes for penatrant. How bout do that then run a screw up in there so the plate won't turn?
Anyway, I got a 3" body lift and the only thing I had to do to make it work was to lengthen a brake line. Lift the body slowly and loosen parts as needed that haven't been loosened already. The Jeepster body covers all of the body lift.
A body lift also actually keeps your center of gravity a little lower because you're just lifting the upper portion of the Jeepster, not the whole thing.
I also have a 4" suspension lift and run 33" Goodyears
Still had a little rubbing without cutting fenders and such but just lowered the bump stops.
Do it!
RQ

PROUD! member of the EASTERN CHAPTER!

 

I did a 2" body lift and new springs with SUA. Concerning the body lift, I had to modify the length of the filler hose on the gas tank. ( I ended up taking the tank out and welding on the brackets two inches lower so that tank would ride higher) take the bolt out of the brake line tee at the firewall so that brake lines would stretch and heat up and bend the header on the drivers side so the steering shaft would clear, and open up the hole around the shifter a little so that the transfer case could go into 4WD.
here's how she looks with 35's

Tom
69 Jeepster
89 Suburban 4wd
00 Expedition 4wd

 

I have a 1.5" body lift with an SOA and the fenders trimmed out running 36x12.5 TSL's, and have no rubbing so far flexing it all up in the driveway. I think the body lift is great, no more than 2" though, as you can see on Tom's Jeepster, it looks great. Any more than 2" puts too much stress on the body mounts, you would really need to beef them up to make it safe. The 1.5" body lift on my rig required no modifications to anything, everything shifted fine and the filler hose was plenty long.

John
48 CJ-2A, 49 Willys truck, 70 Jeepster Commando, 89 Wrangler, 98 4x4 Tacoma

 

You guys talked me into it. I'm going to go ahead with the 2" body lift. Should look pretty good when I'm done (other than the dents and lack of paint). Thanks for the input.

'66 Jeepster Commando - 4.1L V6, TH400, 4" lift
'96 Jeep Grand Cherokee
'75 Yamaha DT400B

 

Here's what I just did. Purchased 1" X 2" round Delrin pucks at TAP Plastics and added the proper size holes ($1.00 each). I then purchased Energy Suspension CJ body mounts and new bolts. I reused the fender washers because they looked good. I mounted the old "upper" rubber mount on the underside of the frame (I am looking to find new ones) with a fender washer and put the CJ mounts on top of the frame and the Delrin puck on the CJ mount and the fender washer back on top. What do you guys think? It's definately a better ride. Feels real sturdy compared to before.

Walt

 

New body mount bushings are available for the Jeepster from Prothane, part # is 1-108, around 50 bones

Tom
69 Jeepster
89 Suburban 4wd
00 Expedition 4wd

 

1. Tom, I am not easily offended but the guy peeing in your posts is disgusting.
2. I bought 3" body lift pucks from local 4wd shop for $3.00 each and new bolts at hdwe store. Made one new brake line.
RQ

PROUD! member of the EASTERN CHAPTER!

 

Andy,

I have a set of the Prothane mounts still in the box if you want to swing by and take a look at them. I still need to see your rig before you get it all finished. I am away Friday and Sat in the Bay Area for a wedding, but should be turning wrenches on Sunday if you want to get together.

Paul