Lifting a 1972

[marmoset]

I've got a 72 Wagoneer, and have been curious about lifting this beastie.

But when I look at Randy's, HellCreek, etc. Everything starts at 74, kit wise.

Just curious as to why this is ? Will these kits just work, or is there something "completely different" going on underneath a 72 ?

Thanks,

Mark

[Stuka]

The front springs from a newer lift will work from what I have seen Your front srpings should be under the frame, instead of side slung like the J-Trucks of that year. For the rear, you can either do blocks (yuck) or do a shackle flip, and you may need a 2" block if your rear springs are really sagged. Or you can get custom rear springs like several here have done. Which is the route i would go if you can afford them.

[Tad]

The rear post mount for the springs scares people away from making them in mass production. Front is the same as the rest and you can go with a shackle flip & block in the rear or have some springs custom made.
I'm running chevy truck springs in the rear, no shackle flip and a 2" block to even it out with the front which were rearched and a new secondary main spring added.

http://members.cox.net/chmsawsroofracks/doneleft.JPG

Lots of folks have got past this in several ways.