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Suspension Questions????
« on: March 02, 2008, 06:29:15 PM »
I currently have the BDS 2'' suspension setup on my 96 tracker.  I am installing the 2'' body lift, OME struts, and 1.5''-2'' coil spacers. Am i heading in the right way with this setup? Is there anything I am missing to get or needs tweaking? or anything i need to be aware of breaking when i wheel?
Any advice is appreciated   Thanks
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Re: Suspension Questions????
« Reply #1 on: March 02, 2008, 09:18:44 PM »
Just the body lift to me, use some 2x2 square tubing and weld it to the frame and you sould be good to go, if you use plastic if you hit something the body could hit your dist. cap and ruin your day.
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Re: Suspension Questions????
« Reply #2 on: March 02, 2008, 09:45:03 PM »
i went with the three inch calmini and soon i'll get jeff's 2 inch coil spacers
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Re: Suspension Questions????
« Reply #3 on: March 03, 2008, 09:36:46 AM »
The body lift i have is the RockyRoad 2'' so it should be ok   i hope. 
i went with the three inch calmini and soon i'll get jeff's 2 inch coil spacers
When doing your suspension lift + spacers souldnt you worry about the drive shaft angles and extra stress on the half shafts???  maybey im just thinking to much about it and just need to do it and shutup  :-X
I got your Jeep thang,  thats why it burns when I pee..

Mods: BDS 2" susp., Rocky Road +2'' Body, OME struts, flipped strut mount, custom High lift mount, CB, 30x9.50x15 RVT's

Comming soon.... To hell with IFS,  SAS'N it

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Re: Suspension Questions????
« Reply #4 on: March 03, 2008, 11:29:05 AM »
i got spare drive shafts and cv axles.
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Re: Suspension Questions????
« Reply #5 on: March 03, 2008, 06:51:59 PM »
When doing your suspension lift + spacers souldnt you worry about the drive shaft angles and extra stress on the half shafts???  maybey im just thinking to much about it and just need to do it and shutup  :-X

With the IFS front end, you don't have to worry about the drive shaft angle.  And the rear is far enough back you should be ok.  Plus, you are only doing a 2" suspension lift.  That shouldn't be enough to cause any problems.  The body lift leaves the drive train where it sits, but you may need to lengthen/bend the transfer case shift arm. 
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Re: Suspension Questions????
« Reply #6 on: March 03, 2008, 07:27:35 PM »
Better to be safe and ask questions than to be sorry later on.   No need to make a mistake that someone else knows about to prevent it.   Exactly what this site for   Thanks
I got your Jeep thang,  thats why it burns when I pee..

Mods: BDS 2" susp., Rocky Road +2'' Body, OME struts, flipped strut mount, custom High lift mount, CB, 30x9.50x15 RVT's

Comming soon.... To hell with IFS,  SAS'N it

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Re: Suspension Questions????
« Reply #7 on: March 03, 2008, 09:42:13 PM »
But if you stack coil spacers on top of a suspension lift, like say adding 1.5" or 2" spacers on top of the BDS suspension lift, the front CV joints will not be long for this world without some form of a diff drop to help reduce the ridiculous angles caused by such an extreme suspension lift with the front diff in the stock location...
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Re: Suspension Questions????
« Reply #8 on: March 04, 2008, 11:25:23 AM »
But if you stack coil spacers on top of a suspension lift, like say adding 1.5" or 2" spacers on top of the BDS suspension lift, the front CV joints will not be long for this world without some form of a diff drop to help reduce the ridiculous angles caused by such an extreme suspension lift with the front diff in the stock location...

Oh...... I would not have clue  to do something like a diff drop.  So should i just forget the spacers? i was looking to do th 1.5 front  2 in the rear.
I got your Jeep thang,  thats why it burns when I pee..

Mods: BDS 2" susp., Rocky Road +2'' Body, OME struts, flipped strut mount, custom High lift mount, CB, 30x9.50x15 RVT's

Comming soon.... To hell with IFS,  SAS'N it

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Re: Suspension Questions????
« Reply #9 on: March 04, 2008, 01:09:16 PM »
look around, you'll find what you need to know about the diff drop!  somebody must have some brackets for sale!
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Re: Suspension Questions????
« Reply #10 on: March 06, 2008, 08:10:52 AM »
Check ebay for the front dif drop brackets. I have seen them for sale on there before.  That should take care of the CV angle and allow you to keep them alive.  The rest of you kit sounds good, don't forget longer shocks, flipping your strut towers and check your rear top link for binding.   8)
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Re: Suspension Questions????
« Reply #11 on: March 07, 2008, 09:02:46 AM »
Check ebay for the front dif drop brackets. I have seen them for sale on there before.  That should take care of the CV angle and allow you to keep them alive.  The rest of you kit sounds good, don't forget longer shocks, flipping your strut towers and check your rear top link for binding.   8)
Thanks alot im checking on ebay rite now.  but if i dont have any luck then ill just go with the 1.5'' coil spacers sooo  3.5'' suspension  shouldnt be to bad
I got your Jeep thang,  thats why it burns when I pee..

Mods: BDS 2" susp., Rocky Road +2'' Body, OME struts, flipped strut mount, custom High lift mount, CB, 30x9.50x15 RVT's

Comming soon.... To hell with IFS,  SAS'N it

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Re: Suspension Questions????
« Reply #12 on: March 07, 2008, 11:13:02 AM »
let me know if you find any diff drops!!! I will bid against you!!! ;)
I should look into drops though...
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Re: Suspension Questions????
« Reply #13 on: March 07, 2008, 02:29:45 PM »
No dice on the diff. drops.......
I got your Jeep thang,  thats why it burns when I pee..

Mods: BDS 2" susp., Rocky Road +2'' Body, OME struts, flipped strut mount, custom High lift mount, CB, 30x9.50x15 RVT's

Comming soon.... To hell with IFS,  SAS'N it

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Re: Suspension Questions????
« Reply #14 on: March 07, 2008, 03:26:05 PM »
zukination makes them, they are in their lift kit. I sent them an email to see if I can get them seperate... I will let you know!!!
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