Budget Boost questions

[adventure man]

Hello everyone!!

I have a 98 Grand Cherokee and I want to install a budget boost lift. I just put on Bilstein HD shocks. So with those shocks can I use a 2.25 inch lift? Would this cause any problems? I just bought them a few months ago so I really do not want to buy new ones.

I am planning on buying this kit:www.4wheelcustoms.com/Products.asp?Cat=1210

Thanks a lot!

 

[alosix]

You would likely be ok, though maybe loosing a little down travel. I know the RE BB's ship with their 0-2" lift shock lengths.

Do you happen to have the model number of the shocks you put on? Look those up, figure out the compressed and extended lengths then compare those to what comes in the kits.

I'm guessing you'll be pretty close.

 

[Ford Prefect]

No it should not be any problems


You know, of course, that going more than an inch over stock runs a risk (technically speaking) of getting death wobble, and drive-line issues. Some folks need to swap out the old drive shaft with a better one.

It should not be a huge deal for you though... MOST folks get off with that with no problems whatsoever.


Personally... I love my 2" bb

You will also need to consider doing SOMETHING to the swaybar. Personally I would go with a JKS disconnects. I love those as well.

Cheers

 

[adventure man]

Would it be better to go with less lift to maintain good suspension geometry?

 

[alosix]

Would it be better to go with less lift to maintain good suspension geometry?

2" on a Grand is barely any lift at all ...

Weirdness happens about 3-3.5+


'death wobble' can happen to anything. Its more attributable to worn steering/front end components and bad castor settings than it is to lift height.

 

[Amauri]

You will be fine at that height. What size tire are you planning on running?

 

[BigDaveZJ]

Ran a budget boost on my ZJ for years and it did really well. My only concern would be still using the original coils that are now 12 years old.

 

[adventure man]

I would like to run 31's. That is why I was considering a 2.25" inch because I have heard with a 2" bb you need to trim a lot.

 

[Amauri]

You will be fine either way, you might have to trim a bit of the front bumper but nothing significant.

 

[adventure man]

ok thanks for the info. I am going to buy the 2.25" and use the shocks I already bought. Do you think I will have rubbing problems if I get 31's and use a 16" rim?

 

[alosix]

31s might be a little much, especially if you don't do the bump stops.30s should be safe though.

Jason

 

[Amauri]

31's will be fine, that's a very common combo. Stock length shocks will wear out quicker but by the you will probably want to go bigger anyway.

 

[blazinid]

My 96 zj has a 2" BB and i'm running 31X10.5r15 BFG AT's and have no contact issues other than turning hard left the passenger front rubs the lower control link. No bumper or fender contact at all.