Lift kit

jeepinwyoming · Mar 5, 2017

I recently purchased a 2006 Liberty Sport. I am wanting to lift it. My price range is about $1800. I do a fair amount of off roading. I will be getting some 245/75/16 duratracs to go with the lift. I'm torn between the Frankenlift and the Tommudd econo lift. If I go with the Frankenlift I will be getting the a arms as well. I want to do this right the first time and not have to mess with it again. I used to have another 06 and went with just the OME springs, struts and shocks. I loved the ride. I've only had this one for a month or so and my wife said we need to do something about the ride quality. I need info, pics, anything to help me decide which one to go with.

jeepinwyoming · Mar 5, 2017

Do I need to get any rear isos with the econo kit? I know to get the bump stops.

Jim McClain · Mar 6, 2017

I lifted my KJ 3" and it made a big difference in ride quality. I prob'ly spent more money than you plan to, but there were a lot of options and great advice provided in my thread. Of course, there are other threads too, so read plenty. Here's a link to my discussion: Me and My '05 Limited, Riding On Air

tommudd · Mar 6, 2017

jeepinwyoming said:
Do I need to get any rear isos with the econo kit? I know to get the bump stops.

The TM Econo kit uses 4 inch JBA rear springs
But back to getting some info from you
You're going to run 245-75-16s correct?
If so I can give you some options and you can go from there

With the Franky , you will need the JBA UCAs

jeepinwyoming · Mar 6, 2017

Yes I will be running 245/75/16 Duratracs. I think I've settled on the econo lift. I know I need new bumpstops and the brake line relocation bracket. Any other suggestions or mods I should do while getting the lift installed? I am going to use the stock wheels for now. The lift and tires are going to run me around $3000. In another year or so I'll upgrade the wheels.

tommudd · Mar 6, 2017

jeepinwyoming said:
Yes I will be running 245/75/16 Duratracs. I think I've settled on the econo lift. I know I need new bumpstops and the brake line relocation bracket. Any other suggestions or mods I should do while getting the lift installed? I am going to use the stock wheels for now. The lift and tires are going to run me around $3000. In another year or so I'll upgrade the wheels.

It will have a slight rake to it, since it uses 4 inch springs in the rear. If you bring the front up to 4 inches it will have spring/ UCA contact on bumps
Just so you know, I designed it to use OME 948 and two extra upper isos in the rear to sit level

jeepinwyoming · Mar 6, 2017

So which clevis spacer should I get? There is 3 choices .25", .375", and .5". Sorry about all the questions but since you guys have done this to multiple Libertys I figured this would be the place to get all the info I need to make an informed decision. Any way to correct the rake without spending a ton of money? Or any pictures of how bad the rake is? Also does this kit come with the brake line relocation bracket?

tommudd · Mar 6, 2017

jeepinwyoming said:
So which clevis spacer should I get? There is 3 choices .25", .375", and .5". Sorry about all the questions but since you guys have done this to multiple Libertys I figured this would be the place to get all the info I need to make an informed decision. Any way to correct the rake without spending a ton of money? Or any pictures of how bad the rake is? Also does this kit come with the brake line relocation bracket?

I only recommend the .375 ( or 3/8 inch )
The .5 was for the ironmna springs that are no longer available in the US.
Does not come with bumpstops or brake line relacation bracket ( you must have an 06 or 07 if asking about them )
Only way to not have a rake is what I suggested before

jeepinwyoming · Mar 6, 2017

Yes I have an 06. I knew it didn't come with bumpstops so I planned on getting those. I wonder if JBA would let me swap the rears for OME 948's. If not I will just deal with it. At this point it won't bother me too much. The suspension is hammered and needs replaced.

tommudd · Mar 7, 2017

jeepinwyoming said:
Yes I have an 06. I knew it didn't come with bumpstops so I planned on getting those. I wonder if JBA would let me swap the rears for OME 948's. If not I will just deal with it. At this point it won't bother me too much. The suspension is hammered and needs replaced.

You could always buy everything piece by piece
springs
shocks
UCAs
bumpstops
etc etc

jeepinwyoming · Mar 7, 2017

Is this a positive rake or negative? I'm going with the econo lift either way but am just wondering. Also I appreciate all the help and will post pics when it's all done.

tommudd · Mar 7, 2017

Fronts lower like they came stock

jeepinwyoming · Mar 7, 2017

Ok thanks. I'm sure it isn't too bad. You wouldn't happen to have a pic of one you installed would you. My wife is wondering what it is going to look like when it's done.

profdlp · Mar 7, 2017

Tom and TwoBobs did mine last September. Here she is with the new tires I added in January:

http://www.jeepkj.com/forum/705351-post302.html

Take a couple days off work and you can read the whole saga here:

http://www.jeepkj.com/forum/f203/dwm-seeks-ajp-wild-weekend-maybe-more-60553/

tommudd · Mar 8, 2017

jeepinwyoming said:
Ok thanks. I'm sure it isn't too bad. You wouldn't happen to have a pic of one you installed would you. My wife is wondering what it is going to look like when it's done.

How height do you want ? LOL Have a bunch that I will post on here later

tommudd · Mar 8, 2017

Difference between sagged stock and about 4 inches on mine ( black one )