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243
05-01-2003, 02:34 PM
I know at least one person will say BOTH and you know who you are smile.gif

But for those who want 4"-6" lift max, what are the pro's and con's of each?

To be fair, if it's SOA, you will be doing the welding and fabbing yourself and it must include a set of new springs to replace the 15-20 year old stockers...

...the Skyjacker kit will also be DIY with new springs at all four corners.

[ May 01, 2003, 07:35 PM: Message edited by: 243 ]
dnixon
05-01-2003, 02:54 PM
Well a lot of people prefer the old springs.. the are flatter and have more flex to them.. thats the downside to the Softride.. they are going to have WAY more arch and are going to be a rougher ride and not flex as well.. but even if you did get new springs with the SOA I would think it would flex better and ride softer thent he Softride just due to the flatter springs..
Rockwagon
05-01-2003, 03:00 PM
SOA and a shacle flip and new perches in the rear. I wish I had done it first and I think the ride will be much better (softer) with the old springs. And than you can always ad lift spring later!
nxcj
05-01-2003, 05:37 PM
Daily driver: Buy a lift kit and walk away. Most people that drive their rig daily will like the fact the lateral support and easy install that leaving the front axle spring under gives.

Wheeling rig: CUT IT UP! If you're serious about trail performance and articulation, spring over for the front is a must. Plus, if you have the fabrication ability, you can set up your high steer and all that goes with for less than the cost of lift springs. If you're paying to have it done, that's a different story!

Nick
River Beast
05-02-2003, 05:20 AM
Skyjacker 4" lift flexes pirty darn good... SOA'd or not... ;)

http://www.fullsizejeeps.com/jeeps/files/1974-1983-Cherokees/RBY005.jpg

http://www.gatecity4x4.com/phpBB2/album_pic.php?pic_id=40

SOA would be much cheaper than the Skyjacker lift for sure.... if you have the fabrication skills....

Here is RB flexin' in the same spot with 4" Skyjacker and SOA :D

http://www.fullsizejeeps.com/jeeps/files/1963-1983-Wagoneers/rb29002.jpg

[ May 02, 2003, 11:10 AM: Message edited by: River Beast ]
243
05-02-2003, 06:43 AM
How does the ride compare between the two Jeeps?
JeepFreak
05-02-2003, 07:15 AM
Wholly twins batman! RB is that your tan Cherokee? It looks just like mine I picked up in AZ...I will post a pick of mine in a few.

Been to lazy to go get some decent pics but here it is...Looks like twins to me. Heck I just noticed they both have Goodyear MTR's on them! Big difference is mine has no lift.

http://home.tulsaconnect.com/tubefish/Jeep_1.jpg

[ May 02, 2003, 12:28 PM: Message edited by: JeepFreak ]
River Beast
05-02-2003, 08:54 AM
Originally posted by JeepFreak:
Wholly twins batman! RB is that your tan Cherokee? It looks just like mine I picked up in AZ...I will post a pick of mine in a few.

Been to lazy to go get some decent pics but here it is...Looks like twins to me. Heck I just noticed they both have Goodyear MTR's on them! Big difference is mine has no lift.

http://home.tulsaconnect.com/tubefish/Jeep_1.jpgThat is my wife's 80 W/T Laredo, River Beauty.... they are twins!!!! 'cept for the rims

[ May 02, 2003, 01:56 PM: Message edited by: River Beast ]
FSJeeper
05-02-2003, 09:01 AM
If you guys on this site post one more CHERRY, AWSOME, and Good Looking wide track on this site you are going to force me to by another one to build up!

Please stop!
nxcj
05-02-2003, 09:21 AM
Yep, that's darned good flex.
jode
05-02-2003, 11:53 AM
driveline mods req'd with the SOA?
dnixon
05-02-2003, 01:21 PM
Originally posted by jode:
driveline mods req'd with the SOA?A new front driveshaft for sure, and possibly a rear shaft... thats about it unless you want to put some shims under the rear axle to reduce the rear shaft angle...
River Beast
05-02-2003, 02:01 PM
243,

The Skyjacker SUA is a good ride and flexes well...

I think (from experience) the SOA flexes much better than SUA... it even road smoother than the SUA....

I ran the stock rear shaft for over a year with SOA and 4" lift.... I had no problems....it was almost maxed out but ran fine for me.... front needed to me modified for sure....
netbear
05-03-2003, 10:46 AM
River Beast,
Man, that is one sweet Cherokee! What size
tires and wheels are on the Cherokee?
River Beast
05-04-2003, 01:11 AM
Originally posted by netbear:River Beast,
Man, that is one sweet Cherokee! What size
tires and wheels are on the Cherokee?thanks!! Picked it up for the wife in Sept 02....
Factory 15x8 chrome spokers and Goodyear 33x12.50 MT/R's

[ May 04, 2003, 06:11 AM: Message edited by: River Beast ]