1.25 body lift and 1” motor mounts

ponykilr

ponykilr

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I installed a 1.25” body lift and 1” raised motor mounts on my 05 TJ I bought new back in 05…but that was 15 years ago and I have old timers.

I do not remember installing any transfer case brackets or having any issues shifting the case.

I also don’t remember having any issues going into 2nd, 4th or reverse.

The Amazon reviews seem to be done by folks who can barely tell a ratchet from a wrench but I read about the two issues above.

Is there any need with a MML to add a Tcase shifter bracket and should I expect any trouble with the trans popping out of gear?

I want to eventually do a tummy tuck.

Will there be much difference between the JKS kit over the cheaper RC?


As for a tummy tuck, will my factory Rubicon cv driveshaft be long enough with 3-4” springs? Since some folks do 4.5” springs I would assume so.
 
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ponykilr said:
I installed a 1.25” body lift and 1” raised motor mounts on my 05 TJ I bought new back in 05…but that was 15 years ago and I have old timers.

I do not remember installing any transfer case brackets or having any issues shifting the case.

I also don’t remember having any issues going into 2nd, 4th or reverse.

The Amazon reviews seem to be done by folks who can barely tell a ratchet from a wrench but I read about the two issues above.

Is there any need with a MML to add a Tcase shifter bracket and should I expect any trouble with the trans popping out of gear?

I want to eventually do a tummy tuck.

Will there be much difference between the JKS kit over the cheaper RC?


As for a tummy tuck, will my factory Rubicon cv driveshaft be long enough with 3-4” springs? Since some folks do 4.5” springs I would assume so.
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Just plan on switching to a cable shifter. We have Novaks on both of ours.
 
obullfish said:
RC= REALLY CRAPPY IMHO.
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This may be true for this kit or other RC components. But I don't like this logic.

I've got a forged front track bar on my JKU from Rough Country that is every bit as good as the Tera flex version. Their rear track bar relocation bracket is also a quality product as far as I can tell.

I understand they got a bad rep due to some of their lift components (springs, etc?) and issues in the distant past. But I wouldn't comment against them without specific knowledge of the product in question. YMMV.
 
Southern_Transplant said:
This may be true for this kit or other RC components. But I don't like this logic.

I've got a forged front track bar on my JKU from Rough Country that is every bit as good as the Tera flex version. Their rear track bar relocation bracket is also a quality product as far as I can tell.

I understand they got a bad rep due to some of their lift components (springs, etc?) and issues in the distant past. But I wouldn't comment against them without specific knowledge of the product in question. YMMV.
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IMHO you are wrong but you know what they say about opinions. I have never had or know anyone that after abusing RC parts that said I think I’ll buy more of that junk. Way better engineering and parts quality for a few more doll hairs out there for me to go that route again.
 
Southern_Transplant said:
This may be true for this kit or other RC components. But I don't like this logic.

I've got a forged front track bar on my JKU from Rough Country that is every bit as good as the Tera flex version. Their rear track bar relocation bracket is also a quality product as far as I can tell.

I understand they got a bad rep due to some of their lift components (springs, etc?) and issues in the distant past. But I wouldn't comment against them without specific knowledge of the product in question. YMMV.
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Agreed. Their 2.5" TJ lift is great. Progressive rate springs and good shocks. Their short arms are fine, too. You can't really hurt 1/4" wall poop pipe.

Not sure how you can go wrong with a body lift, but I don't have any firsthand experience with the Rough Country one. I found a JKS open box for cheap and went with that. Their chunks of plastic were just fine.
 
I second spending another $150 or so on a cable shifter. We have Savvy's on our two TJs. The one with a tcase drop wouldn't shift into low range and I suspect that a BL would result in the same problem. Savvy makes a aluminum BL too. The Jeep forum guys swear by it, but I'm not sure sure it's that much better.
 
mcconnell said:
I second spending another $150 or so on a cable shifter. We have Savvy's on our two TJs. The one with a tcase drop wouldn't shift into low range and I suspect that a BL would result in the same problem. Savvy makes a aluminum BL too. The Jeep forum guys swear by it, but I'm not sure sure it's that much better.
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I have a Savvy saved in my Amazon Jeep list
 
The body lift should come with the tcase linkage bracket, maybe you just don't remember installing it?

I did a 1" body lift, MML, and tummy tuck all at the same time and got away without touching the factory linkage, but everything moved up together. When I did the LS, I switched to cable shifter.
 
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