Spring over and shackle flip on a FSJ

[AKAMC]

Anyone done this on a FSJ? I'm considering it on my 89 Grand. I've found a kit but was wondering if it would be cheaper to fab the parts.

http://www.bjsoffroad.com/CartGenie/prod-844.htm

[AKMark]

Of course you could fab it yourself, but the perches they sell are awesome. You can move the axle forward or back just a bit with them.

After helping a buddy do his back in 02, I would get the kit. Much easier.

[AKAMC]

Thanks Mark that's what I figured. I need about 6" of lift to clear the 35s and all the 6" kits are back ordered right now. I'd need shocks, break lines and a pitman arm. Am I forgetting anything?

[AKMark]

That should take care of it.

[AKAMC]

The spring over should give me about 7 to 8 inches I think... Will I have any issues using a drop pitman designed for 4 to 6 in of lift?

[AKMark]

A spring over will net closer to 5 in of lift. Not 7 to 8, so a 4-6 pitman arm will work great.

[AKAMC]

The kit I'm looking at in the link below is saying 7"... But is I keep my saggy springs maybe it's closer to 5 over stock hight. Making it hard to deturmine what shocks to order too...

[AKMark]

Well, in the stock waggy I assisted with, his healthy springs gave just a touch over 5". Usually you only gain a very small amount over what the height of the axle tube is. Unless you have some beefy perches.

[AKAMC]

That makes sence... Looking at the photos of the perches in the kit it's pretty bulky looking. Maybe that nets an extra 2" over a standard purch.