Best way to get 2+" out of a MJ rear

[summitlt]

I have a 1990 MJ with a D35. What would eb the cheapest or best way to get about 2-3" of lift out of it?

 

[woody]

The cheapest and easiest way would be to add another main leaf, with the eyes cut off, from an MJ, S10, Dakota etc or maybe have your main leaf re-arched

You could add a pair of Chevy 2" drop shackles. These are 6" and the MJs are 4.5" center, you gain 0.75".

The best way would be easy, but not cheap... have a pair of custom leafpacks made.

Another fairly cheap and not-so-hard method (if you have access to some metal, are or know a welder, and have some time) would be to mount the spring and shackle hangers lower under the frame... everything else below could stay pretty much factory.

 

[tetsulo]

Rusty's sells AAL from 1.5" to 3.5". The 2" and 3.5" AAL's are $59.

I've got a set in my 90 MJ. They have held up great for over 1.5 years. Personally, I felt that the ride improved when I installed them. I was able to install them in my driveway with handtools in 2.5 hours. imho, the ease of installation and longevity of the AAL made it a bargain.

Don't forget to get new center bolts if you take apart your leaves!

You can view them here

Here is a pic of my MJ after I installed them.

Matthew

 

[summitlt]

Is that the 3.5" version? or the 2"

 

[tetsulo]

They are the 3.5" Comanche's sit a little higher in the rear to accomodate bed load.

I don't have driveline vibes, and I have since added RRO extended shackles in the rear for a total of 4" of lift since then. Still no vibes.

Matthew