3" body lift on a MANUAL JL or JT !!! HELP !!!

[KevOh93]

Hey everyone,

I would like to install a 3 inch body lift on my JL.
All parts I have found so far are great but only for Jeeps with automatic transmissions.
The reason why they won't fit a manual is because of the length of the shift rod.
I can't find any parts to close the gab between the shifter knob and the transmission.

Has anybody tackled this topic yet?

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[Creeker]

Looked at the link for you rig.
Looks great!
Really like the manual gearbox (I am biased :D).

Help me to understand why go with a body lift instead of something like a Rock Krawler 3.5" lift kit (maybe even a long arm kit).?

 

[KevOh93]

Looked at the link for you rig.
Looks great!
Really like the manual gearbox (I am biased :D).

Help me to understand why go with a body lift instead of something like a Rock Krawler 3.5" lift kit (maybe even a long arm kit).?

I would love a long arm kit but I am currently in the process of buying a house and at the age of 26, $400 versus $2,500 on top of getting 35s is a big deal for me.

I could wait with the jeep but who wants to wait haha.

A body lift would be convenient cause then I wouldn't have to change any of the suspension components.

just a money thing really..

 

[Toycrusher]

Shifter is cable, no issue

 

[KevOh93]

Shifter is cable, no issue

do you have one installed?
What did you go with?

 

[Toycrusher]

do you have one installed?
What did you go with?

No, I'm not a fan of body lifts myself, but when I upgraded my clutch, there was plenty of shift cable slack to allow for such a lift.

 

[KevOh93]

No, I'm not a fan of body lifts myself, but when I upgraded my clutch, there was plenty of shift cable slack to allow for such a lift.

thanks! What are your cons to a body lift?

 

[Toycrusher]

thanks! What are your cons to a body lift?

Really just aesthetic opposition. The frame is exposed and looks like a dragging belly. It's more money but I would suggest modified or aftermarket fenders to create the same tire clearance

 

[Headbarcode]

Hey everyone,

I would like to install a 3 inch body lift on my JL.
All parts I have found so far are great but only for Jeeps with automatic transmissions.
The reason why they won't fit a manual is because of the length of the shift rod.
I can't find any parts to close the gab between the shifter knob and the transmission.

Has anybody tackled this topic yet?

Why not a suspension spacer lift? Rough Country gets good reviews on theirs.

 

[KevOh93]

Why not a suspension spacer lift? Rough Country gets good reviews on theirs.

I have a 1.75 inch performance spacer lift already with 32s and love the articulation space. I would love to keep that same space when i put 35s on. That would be a great combo.

 

[84jeepjohn]

why not just do a 2.5"spacer lift for now (cheaper than a full suspension lift) and easier than the 3" BL I honestly didn't even know there was a 3" BL out. also getting the stock body bolts out has proven problematic for lots of people. I have a 1" BL on my CJ and honestly that would be as far as I would go on a BL. BUt that is personal pref. Hell you could look around for a rubicon suspension take off and combine that with the current spacer you have and that would be a good start.

 

[KevOh93]

why not just do a 2.5"spacer lift for now (cheaper than a full suspension lift) and easier than the 3" BL I honestly didn't even know there was a 3" BL out. also getting the stock body bolts out has proven problematic for lots of people. I have a 1" BL on my CJ and honestly that would be as far as I would go on a BL. BUt that is personal pref. Hell you could look around for a rubicon suspension take off and combine that with the current spacer you have and that would be a good start.

i have the rubicon suspension, the willys comes with it. Just want to have a few more inches thats all.

 

[VageboundJLU]

i have the rubicon suspension, the willys comes with it. Just want to have a few more inches thats all.

Did you ever do it ? I am looking to do a 1.25 body lift on my JLU and it's also a manual. I was wondering how it all turned out ?

 

[KevOh93]

Did you ever do it ? I am looking to do a 1.25 body lift on my JLU and it's also a manual. I was wondering how it all turned out ?

i have a 1.5 inch performance spacer lift and 35s now. Its so perfect for me!!
Love it. Wouldnt wanna go higher.

 

[VageboundJLU]

i have a 1.5 inch performance spacer lift and 35s now. Its so perfect for me!!
Love it. Wouldnt wanna go higher.

That is a beauty man! Guess there is only one way to find out if the body lift will work on a manual and that's to do it. I have a mopar 2" lift and am looking to run 37s I saw a vid on a guy running a 2 Inch lift and a 1.25 body lift and he got 40s under it. Figured that be the move for running 37s as well with a 2"

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