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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: siinbucks on September 23, 2010, 09:48:01 PM

Title: lift kits for jk etc
Post by: siinbucks on September 23, 2010, 09:48:01 PM: Hello to all, another newbie here. Have got myself a great JK wrangler unlimited which I bought to have a play with, so.......
Has anyone any experience with lift kits for the JK? I only want about 2.5" and am swayed towards the Old man emu kit but wouldn't mind a bit of uk based advice.
Ultimately I want to do a 6.1 hemi swap but this seems a bit tricky not least of all because of starting with a diesel. Anyone thought about it over here....let alon done it??

cheers to all who can point me in good directions

Si
Title: Re: lift kits for jk etc
Post by: Bubba on September 23, 2010, 09:55:22 PM: cleggy has done stuff to his but i am not sure sactly what
Title: Re: lift kits for jk etc
Post by: Bishops Finger on September 23, 2010, 10:31:33 PM: Buy it and use it...then move forward...
Title: Re: lift kits for jk etc
Post by: Bubba on September 23, 2010, 10:33:00 PM: i must admit i would like to get close up with a jk to way things up
Title: Re: lift kits for jk etc
Post by: Nosebolt on September 23, 2010, 10:34:34 PM: Quote from: V8 Bubba on September 23, 2010, 10:33:00 PM
i must admit i would like to get close up with a jk to way things up

your local Jeep Dealership still got that restraining order?
Title: Re: lift kits for jk etc
Post by: MOCAJ on September 23, 2010, 10:36:08 PM: book a test drive at your local and confuse em when you dive on the floor for a look underneath :icon_winkle:
Title: Re: lift kits for jk etc
Post by: Bubba on September 23, 2010, 10:37:42 PM: i mean from a mods point of veiw i would like to see some mods done or see them fitted
Title: Re: lift kits for jk etc
Post by: Bishops Finger on September 23, 2010, 10:49:27 PM: Kev...diddle around on members lists or try Frosty on J33p...
Title: Re: lift kits for jk etc
Post by: Bubba on September 23, 2010, 10:52:03 PM: was there magic in his hat
Title: Re: lift kits for jk etc
Post by: tim_aka_tim on September 23, 2010, 10:55:53 PM: Given that we have a profile field showing member's vehicle, wouldn't it be great if we could search it?
Muttley? Anybody?
Title: Re: lift kits for jk etc
Post by: birty on September 23, 2010, 11:25:11 PM: been trying to find a members ride add-on but not having much luck at the moment
Title: Re: lift kits for jk etc
Post by: wrangler07 on September 24, 2010, 11:08:18 AM: My JK is lifted but it was done by the previous owner. Chris at http://www.surreyoff-road.com/ (http://www.surreyoff-road.com/) does lifts on these regularly. Give him a shout. Even if you're not local I'm sure he'll gladly give you some advice.
Title: Re: lift kits for jk etc
Post by: Mike Pavelin on September 24, 2010, 12:14:28 PM: Steve at FTE has done several JKs and has this one himself....http://www.fte.co.uk/fte4x4/jk/index.htm (http://www.fte.co.uk/fte4x4/jk/index.htm)
Title: Re: lift kits for jk etc
Post by: Panic mechanic! on September 24, 2010, 01:08:08 PM: Quote from: Nosebolt on September 23, 2010, 10:34:34 PM
Quote from: V8 Bubba on September 23, 2010, 10:33:00 PM
i must admit i would like to get close up with a jk to way things up

your local Jeep Dealership still got that restraining order?

they have had to close down cos he kept licking the windows and scary customers off.
Title: Re: lift kits for jk etc
Post by: siinbucks on September 27, 2010, 09:04:40 PM: thanks for the Surrey Offroad mention, contacted Chris there who was very helpful to say the least.

S
Title: Re: lift kits for jk etc
Post by: wrangler07 on September 28, 2010, 10:41:19 AM: Quote from: siinbucks on September 27, 2010, 09:04:40 PM
thanks for the Surrey Offroad mention, contacted Chris there who was very helpful to say the least.

S

No problem. Chris is a nice guy and knows his stuff. All the best with the lift. Are you going for bigger tyres, too?