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Lifting 88 Sammie...double check my parts list.

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Lifting 88 Sammie...double check my parts list.
« on: June 17, 2010, 07:36:45 PM »
I got a stock Sammie about 3 weeks ago. So far I have 3inch trail gear leafs 1 inch shackle lift. Besides u-bolts and bushings..what else am I gonna need? I am staying SPUA for the time being...will I need driveshaft spacers?

Thanks for the help..

Dutch

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Bobthebiker

Re: Lifting 88 Sammie...double check my parts list.
« Reply #1 on: June 17, 2010, 07:52:17 PM »
I might be mistaken but usually any lift requires spacers for the driveline. 

Re: Lifting 88 Sammie...double check my parts list.
« Reply #2 on: June 17, 2010, 08:05:01 PM »
Would I just need a 1 inch for the rear?

Dutch

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Offline lv2fsh

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Re: Lifting 88 Sammie...double check my parts list.
« Reply #3 on: June 17, 2010, 08:43:53 PM »
Longer shocks, drop pitman or Z link, Bump stop extension (at least on the front) Maybe drive shaft spacers, sway bar bracket extensions( you may have to fab them). I am probably forgetting something but that's a start. I have heard that lift springs ride rough though.

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Re: Lifting 88 Sammie...double check my parts list.
« Reply #4 on: June 18, 2010, 06:47:44 AM »
someone else could probably say for sure but you might want to get some extended brake lines
if a bigger hammer, bigger tires or more gas doesn't help... your doing it wrong.

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Bobthebiker

Re: Lifting 88 Sammie...double check my parts list.
« Reply #5 on: June 18, 2010, 07:16:54 AM »
extended brake lines are kind of important, yes.   well no actually they arent. stopping is overrated.

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Offline jow003

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Re: Lifting 88 Sammie...double check my parts list.
« Reply #6 on: June 18, 2010, 07:29:47 AM »
Bob, i dont know you, but i like you. i have seen your in FL, you seen any oil? (not related to the thread so apologies)
if a bigger hammer, bigger tires or more gas doesn't help... your doing it wrong.

BUY MY STUFF!! pm for details

87 Samurai...
5" SPOA/OTT -RRO
1.5" leaf springs-OME
RUF conversion-Trail Tough
1" shackles
33x1250x15 MTZs
15x8- DC-2s

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Bobthebiker

Re: Lifting 88 Sammie...double check my parts list.
« Reply #7 on: June 18, 2010, 07:46:00 AM »
Nope.  I'm in the tampa area,  thus far we havent seen any oil.   wouldnt stop me from swimmin if I did.  I live in it anyhow.

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Re: Lifting 88 Sammie...double check my parts list.
« Reply #8 on: June 18, 2010, 09:31:27 AM »
I would wait on the driveline spacers, see if you need them first.  If you shorten your drive line up to much it will cause the driveline to smash into the transfer case on compression, which will result in broken t-case mounts and busted cases.
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Re: Lifting 88 Sammie...double check my parts list.
« Reply #9 on: June 18, 2010, 01:55:35 PM »
I have about the same lift(2" Calmini SR and 1 1/2 to 2" OME springs and my brake lines are fine. Put on the lift and jack up the frame untill the front end droops as far as it can and check the lines for slack.