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Jeep Lift Kits & Suspensions - Lifting and Tire Clearance Tips

Tips for and from Jeep owners for getting better clearance by adding new lift kits. Plus, tips for choosing and installing suspension products yourself, and tips for determining sizes of tires and sizes of lift kits.
Best Jeep Lift Kits & Suspensions
All of the best Jeep lift kits, shocks, shackles, pitman arms and much more are here. Choose from Rubicon Express, Bilstein, Black Diamond, Edelbrock, Fabtech, Old Man Emu, Rancho, Skyjacker, Superlift, TeraFlex, and Trail Master suspension products -- just for Jeeps!
CJ7 Body Lift Kits & Suspension Products
These are the best of the best, the top of the line at the best prices... Lift kits and suspension products for Jeep CJ-7s from 1955-1986.
Wrangler YJ Body Lift Kits & Suspension Products
These are the best of the best, the top of the line at the best prices... Lift kits and suspension products for Jeep Wrangler YJs from 1987-1995.
Wrangler TJ Lift Kits and Suspension Products
These are the best of the best, the top of the line at the best prices... Lift kits and suspension products for Jeep Wrangler TJs from 1997-2005.
Cherokee Body Lift Kits & Suspension Products
These are the best of the best, the top of the line at the best prices... Lift kits and suspension products for Jeep Cherokees.
Cherokee 3.5" OME & TeraFlex Lift
Of course, something always goes wrong. This lift kit installation generated a few negative side effects. See what went wrong and how it was fixed.
Cherokee Lift Basics
What you need to know regarding tires and lift on a Jeep Cherokee.
Comanche Rear Suspension Options
There are very few options when it comes to lifting the back end of Comanches. Pieces from XJ kits will work on the front, but not on the back. Here's why and how to work around it.
Daystar Lift Instructions
This project involves the installation of replacement body mounts from Daystar that include a built-in one-inch body lift.
Inexpensive Lift Alternative
Here's an inexpensive alternative to those $700 lifts that costs less than $150 including pittman arm. It involves a front shackle reversal and lift block in the rear. If you have access to a small welder and drill press you can build this as well.
Installing Lift Shackles
Is your rear end sagging a little? Did your Add-a-leaf not give you as much lift as you thought it should? Or are you interested in just boosting the height of your XJ by a couple of inches. Lift shackles are a safe, easy and great option when trying to remedy this solution.
Jeep Lift Kit Reviews
An excellent review of some good high quality lift kits for various height levels. Learn the differences between Budget Boosts (less than 2 inches), 3 inch Jeep lift kits, 4 inch Jeep lift kits, and 5 to 6 inch Jeep lift kits.
Lifting 6 Inches The Hard Way
Learn from this example of how to lift your Cherokee 6"... the hard way!
Lifting Your FSJ
Tips for lifting FSJ's (full size Jeeps) including: Wagoneers, Cherokees, J-series Pickups, and M-715 military vehicles.
Lifting Your MJ
A list of steps to build up your Comanche. It's COMPLETELY custom, and it takes some cash and work, but here it is.
Suspension Tech For FSJ's
A library of suspension tips for owners of full-size Jeeps.
Tire Chart For Jeepsters
A tire size, lift and gearing chart for Jeepster owners.
Tire Size Clearance Guide
Here's a helpful clearance guide for Jeeps.
Tires: What Fits and What Hits
Suggested tire sizes for a variety of Jeeps.
Tomken 5-6" Lift Review
Everything you need to know for installing a Tomken 5-6" lift on your Cherokee.

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