View Full Version : JBA 6" lift
EvilJager
10-19-2011, 08:37 AM
Ive got to test a few things out for JBA and never did i think it would be their 6" lift. Im currently waiting on one last thing to show up but ill go ahead and post a teaser pic. I originally was going to wait until the Uwharrie trip to reveal the good but stuff happened at work and wont be going. Anyways heres a pic or the front strut and the rear shock. Im waiting on the SL kit i ordered to arrive for the install to happen. They are going to use the sl oarts to drop the angles back to stock and lift with jba parts. My rig is in PA right now chilli with Marlin .
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/10/ResizedImage951318531233344-1.jpg
As i get pics from Marlin ill post for you guys
Holaday07 4.7
10-19-2011, 08:59 AM
I hate you now! Thats freaking awesome man.
EvilJager
10-19-2011, 09:29 AM
I know you hate me. You "liked" dans comment!
Holaday07 4.7
10-19-2011, 10:27 AM
I know you hate me. You "liked" dans comment!
Man i am soo freaking bored in traffic every morning, I did think it was funny though. What tires are you going to run on this? Maybe some Radial IROKs? Cant wait to see this done.
Were you able to order the "improved " superlift kit? If so, id love to see some good pictures and feedback on that. :)
EvilJager
10-19-2011, 10:34 AM
Lol...
havent decided on tires yet ive been wanting maxxis tires ever since ive seen them grip so well in comps. I was up till 2 am looking around.
Found some maxxis trepador competition but not sold yet. They dont look as aggressive as i want them to.
Size wise at least a 35" was thinking 37" after i saw the commander on 39's but that wont happen till i need a new set
EvilJager
10-19-2011, 10:36 AM
Were you able to order the "improved " superlift kit? If so, id love to see some good pictures and feedback on that. :)
Yea it should be the new kit cause it was ordered directly from sl
superacerc
10-19-2011, 10:45 AM
So is this new lift going to fit the XKs as well once it goes into production?
EvilJager
10-19-2011, 10:49 AM
Yea it should be the same. I think i remember him saying that he was sending a kit to someone that owns a xk as well. I guess hes testing it for the xk guys to make sure
Yea it should be the same. I think i remember him saying that he was sending a kit to someone that owns a xk as well. I guess hes testing it for the xk guys to make sure
Damn I would've jumped on that opportunity!!
I would so do this if JeepinByAl would hook me up! :)
EvilJager
10-19-2011, 11:03 AM
Yea i didn't know he was doin that or i woulda tries to keep ir east coast lol. You have a good set up now tho. You lift looks huge for a ome lift
That would've been cool..... both of us testing out the 6" kits at the same time at RC!
Is that still a plan anyway?
EvilJager
10-19-2011, 11:34 AM
I dont know man you wont even be my fb friend how xan you be my wheeling buddy hahah j.k.
but i guess you havent heard my Uwharrie news? Cant make it cause work :(
I can prob still do RC on a sunday since its only 5 hrs away. It might be a wile tho. Might get some axtea work done wile its there
I dont know man you wont even be my fb friend how xan you be my wheeling buddy hahah j.k.
Lol that reminds me of the Southpark episode where they were making fun of Facebook and everyone was talking to each other using Facebook "lingo"
I saw your post about Uwharrie. I'd be up for a Sunday trip to RC as well.... maybe we'll have a mild winter and can get a good winter trip in. :)
Holaday07 4.7
10-19-2011, 12:05 PM
Lol...
havent decided on tires yet ive been wanting maxxis tires ever since ive seen them grip so well in comps. I was up till 2 am looking around.
Found some maxxis trepador competition but not sold yet. They dont look as aggressive as i want them to.
Size wise at least a 35" was thinking 37" after i saw the commander on 39's but that wont happen till i need a new set
Are you still planning on driving your Jeep on the street? I wouldn't go with a comp compound, but thats me. Those 37 MTR with Kevlar look pretty cool too. Or a set of Baja Claw TTCs would be cool as hell too. You going to have to get new driveshafts?
Sal-XK
10-19-2011, 12:21 PM
Droooooool
What he said :)
I hope he picked an XK owner who supplies feed back and his opinion is respected. The last guy running XK tests for marlin only dropped by the forum like twice a year and that's not good enough for me anyway.
Lol, you mean the guy that dropped by twice a year And his posts consisted of "you're supposed to break $%*& off-road!"
Sal-XK
10-19-2011, 01:31 PM
Lol, you mean the guy that dropped by twice a year And his posts consisted of "you're supposed to break $%*& off-road!"
I think that's him I can't even remember his name. But considering no one has even hinted at getting something done or something coming I'm leaning towards it's someone we don't know which means we won't be able to see what's going on and considering the price of there stuff I'm not buying on faith.
Holaday07 4.7
10-19-2011, 01:41 PM
I think that's him I can't even remember his name. But considering no one has even hinted at getting something done or something coming I'm leaning towards it's someone we don't know which means we won't be able to see what's going on and considering the price of there stuff I'm not buying on faith.
Local shop said they could do a SAS for $4000.00. Any idea what this thing is going to cost?
Local shop said they could do a SAS for $4000.00. Any idea what this thing is going to cost?
Based on JBA pricing... probably $6k...
That's why im curious to see exactly what he's doing for the 6" lift. If he's just adding coilovers, control arms, shocks and a spacer or longer springs in the rear that could be accomplished today:
Superlift $2000
Custom length KING coilovers $1700
JBA UCAs $450
Rear shocks $150-$400 depending on basic shocks vs resi's
Rear spacer $150 (if you just buy an RC kit and use the rear spacer only)
TOTAL = ~$4700 if you go with resi shocks
Since JBA priced his coilovers at $2500 instead of the $1700 custom length KING's, that's another $800 easily right there putting. Plus he currently charges ~$270 per shock... so that's another $140 more based on his current pricing. So the total could easily be ~$5650 not including any other additions he puts into it.
At least someone else is making stuff for us! Expect prices to be outrageous until lifting XK's and WK's becomes popular enough to elicit suspension lifts from Rancho, Skyjacker, BDS (improved version, not cancelled version), etc.
Sal-XK
10-19-2011, 02:32 PM
I was quoted $6k for a SFA swap on a 8" lift so $4k sounds good to me.
EvilJager
10-19-2011, 03:21 PM
Ues i plan on driving this everyday. I dont know who hrs getting to do the xk test. I also dont k ow gow much this will all cost. We were talking the other day about him making a steel front axle for me to test like he makes for the libs. So that opens up gears and front lockers for us
We were talking the other day about him making a steel front axle for me to test like he makes for the libs. So that opens up gears and front lockers for us
I think that would be one of the best additions to this market...
EvilJager
10-19-2011, 04:01 PM
Yea i think so too. It should help is get rid of our bad rep.
Sal-XK
10-19-2011, 04:27 PM
Yea i think so too. It should help is get rid of our bad rep.
What bad rep?
EvilJager
10-19-2011, 04:47 PM
Our "fake" jeeps or ifs jeep suck that kinda stuff
Sal-XK
10-19-2011, 04:51 PM
Our "fake" jeeps or ifs jeep suck that kinda stuff
I got you :) I only get that one at the trail head then I crawl up something they can't or won't. I usually have there respect shortly after the first obstacle. And of course letting a V8 go wide open in 4LO bouncing up a rock face is cool no matter what suspension your running LMAO
that rep will always exist among chest pounding sfa owners... doesn't matter what we do to our rigs short of a sfa swap, they'll claim superiority.
And as my one buddy learned... a SFA jeep with big tires looks cool and all, but if you have two open diffs and no traction control, a 2" lifted XK with QDII and 30" tires will walk all over you offroad :cool:
Sal-XK
10-19-2011, 04:53 PM
that rep will always exist among chest pounding sfa owners... doesn't matter what we do to our rigs short of a sfa swap, they'll claim superiority.
And as my one buddy learned... a SFA jeep with big tires looks cool and all, but if you have two open diffs and no traction control, a 2" lifted XK with QDII and 30" tires will walk all over you offroad :cool:
haha beat you again :p
We'll call it "even" considering the last time you beat me you told someone to remove the drain plug to check their fluid level :p
Sal-XK
10-19-2011, 04:58 PM
We'll call it "even" considering the last time you beat me you told someone to remove the drain plug to check their fluid level :p
I have no idea what your talking about :eek:
EvilJager
10-19-2011, 05:14 PM
Haha. They are just mad b.c. our jeeps cost twice as much new lol
Sal-XK
10-19-2011, 05:30 PM
Haha. They are just mad b.c. our jeeps cost twice as much new lol
or because we can roll our windows up and kick the air on or sleep in the back and stay dry :)
EvilJager
10-19-2011, 05:37 PM
Must be! Lol
I think they're angry because, while they may be better offroad (when properly equipped), we can still hang with them AND do this:
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/08/20110826170937-1.jpg
EvilJager
10-19-2011, 05:52 PM
Yea all they can tow is a john boat haha
BonesWK
10-20-2011, 05:36 AM
And as my one buddy learned... a SFA jeep with big tires looks cool and all, but if you have two open diffs and no traction control, a 2" lifted XK with QDII and 30" tires will walk all over you offroad :cool:
Well said sir. :cool:
Brandon1024
10-21-2011, 08:32 AM
Yea all they can tow is a john boat haha
Yea cause thats why I can tow our boat with my wrangler just fine... You couldnt pay me to tow your boat or anything with a commander... That thing was crying to get up a hill. I loved my commander but I wanted something else but if you want to talk **** about wranglers then ill rip on the commander. One thing to remember
Can fit 35's with no lift :D
LOL.
Here, let me save some time and give you your next two textbook wrangler owner comebacks:
1- well I can take my doors and top off!
2- we have a sfa!
And those are in response to me saying "i didnt know JKs came with a 7000+ pound tow rating (When properly equipped)?"
Don't take things so personal. Dead horse discussion? We all know both vehicles have pro's & con's.... if it bothers you that much when we poke fun at a wrangler "con", stay on JKU. :p
pjmjr508
10-21-2011, 08:52 AM
LOL.
Here, let me save some time and give you your next two textbook wrangler owner comebacks:
1- well I can take my doors and top off!
2- we have a sfa!
And those are in response to me saying "i didnt know JKs came with a 7000+ pound tow rating (When properly equipped)?"
Don't take things so personal. Dead horse discussion? We all know both vehicles have pro's & con's.... if it bothers you that much when we poke fun at a wrangler "con", stay on JKU. :p
Well #1 can't be used either, Sal did that already (Except for the top)
Haha I was thinking that! I went back and added the "top" before I replied.
EvilJager
10-21-2011, 09:48 AM
Yea cause thats why I can tow our boat with my wrangler just fine... You couldnt pay me to tow your boat or anything with a commander... That thing was crying to get up a hill. I loved my commander but I wanted something else but if you want to talk **** about wranglers then ill rip on the commander. One thing to remember
Can fit 35's with no lift :D
You must have had a v6 then...
And BRAVO for being able to put 35's on a non lifted wrangler with your minivan motor! I enjoy modding my underdog and doing as much as you guys
Holaday07 4.7
10-21-2011, 10:30 AM
Any Progress on the lift?
EvilJager
10-21-2011, 10:32 AM
The sl finally came in after 10 days of shipping lol... im guessing they started it today but not confirmed yet... thats wgere im at right now
06blkhemi
10-21-2011, 08:51 PM
The sl finally came in after 10 days of shipping lol... im guessing they started it today but not confirmed yet... thats wgere im at right nowSo your the guy on Sal-XK FB page having JBA putting your lift in?
EvilJager
10-22-2011, 02:14 AM
I didnt think it was on there but yea its at their shop now! :)
Brandon1024
10-22-2011, 08:22 PM
You must have had a v6 then...
And BRAVO for being able to put 35's on a non lifted wrangler with your minivan motor! I enjoy modding my underdog and doing as much as you guys
Nope v8... Gears gears gears...
EvilJager
10-28-2011, 05:53 PM
Okay they got the liberty done now its my turn but heres a pic of it... 6" lift with 315's
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/10/319139_2418220662374_1457120876_2556149_-1.jpg
Sal-XK
10-28-2011, 06:14 PM
Looks promising.
EvilJager
10-28-2011, 06:16 PM
He said on fb today 6-8" lift for me... i guess we shall see woon what it nets
AJeepZJ
10-29-2011, 05:16 AM
Looks really good.
wookie
10-29-2011, 07:32 AM
The Lib looks nice. For all the Canadian Folk, the Lib has a Manitoba plate.
valpacer
10-30-2011, 12:52 AM
Hey Jager,
So are they running the SL drop boxes on the rear, or doing a full 8" lift on the standard mounting points? Does the SL new front spindle mount do a full 4" drop from the standard ones?
Dave
EvilJager
10-30-2011, 05:04 AM
I dont have any of your answers yet. But ill make sure i ask him to find out for you
And pictures are worth a gazillion words :)
EvilJager
10-30-2011, 05:12 AM
I thought they were only worth a million word;)s
When they're of lift components, their worth increases exponentially...
EvilJager
10-30-2011, 05:27 AM
Ooh... so 1 million words for every part
You get alot of snow?
Na.... an inch, 2 at the most :(
EvilJager
10-30-2011, 05:32 AM
Thats not bad the mew just made jersey look like it got bombed
Up north Jersey they got 15-20. I'm central and east.... being close to the ocean keeps our temps up a bit so we got rain most of the day. Directly west of me got about 4-5"
Holaday07 4.7
10-30-2011, 08:44 AM
When they're of lift components, their worth increases exponentially...
Agreed where are the pics
EvilJager
10-30-2011, 11:10 AM
No pics for you!
Holaday07 4.7
10-30-2011, 12:36 PM
No pics for you!
Thats not how a forum works?!
EvilJager
10-30-2011, 12:41 PM
Lol im breaking the rules! BAN ME!!! lol ill post pics when i get them
Holaday07 4.7
11-01-2011, 02:31 PM
Dude! Still no pics??!!
EvilJager
11-01-2011, 03:05 PM
No not yet lol
AJeepZJ
11-01-2011, 03:35 PM
Thats not how a forum works?!
LOL! Yes, Holaday! Explain the rules to the lad. Perhaps he bumped his head!
He's only getting a little bit of leniency because of the special circumstances surrounding his lift...
Now if this was a 2 week old "im installing my RC spacers soon" thread, he would have been banished a long time ago! :eek:
EvilJager
11-01-2011, 03:43 PM
I know the rules. I just like breaking them haha
AJeepZJ
11-02-2011, 04:44 AM
well... there is a special place for people like that, but it's not this forum. - lol.
EvilJager
11-03-2011, 02:04 PM
Cradle drop is done and they are reassembling the front end.. atill no pics tho guys
EvilJager
11-04-2011, 09:30 AM
There are some pics up on jba&4xg facebook page if u want to see now. But ill post them up later when i get some time
Holaday07 4.7
11-04-2011, 09:39 AM
Nice, those coilovers look freakn awesome
EvilJager
11-04-2011, 09:44 AM
Nice, those coilovers look freakn awesome
So you going to stop crying now hahaha jk. Ill post up when i get home
Holaday07 4.7
11-04-2011, 09:55 AM
So you going to stop crying now hahaha jk. Ill post up when i get home
Nah, not if it annoys you, lol. You ever decide what tires and wheels you are going to run?
EvilJager
11-04-2011, 09:57 AM
Umm not 100% yet.
thinking the aev beadlocks
And 100% sure on maxxis tires but not which kind yet
EvilJager
11-04-2011, 10:52 AM
Before:
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/11/_facebook_433639886_-1.jpg
EvilJager
11-04-2011, 10:53 AM
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/11/_facebook_561699973_-1.jpg
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/11/95facebook95118160275095-1.jpg
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/11/_facebook_1699018333_-1.jpg
Holaday07 4.7
11-04-2011, 11:30 AM
Hey are you going to run into any driveline problems? The rear driveshaft is not rebuildable, you should get some cool custom ones made.
Sal-XK
11-04-2011, 11:52 AM
I don't even want to know how much that is going to cost :eek:
EvilJager
11-04-2011, 11:55 AM
$*,***.**
criket
11-04-2011, 12:13 PM
$*,***.**
Well, it's under 10K.
Holaday07 4.7
11-04-2011, 12:16 PM
$9,999.99 plus install maybe
EvilJager
11-04-2011, 12:28 PM
Shouldnt have any problems but get. Better& stronger if anything breaks
EvilJager
11-04-2011, 12:29 PM
I dont know how much tho so thats why its all *'s
CmmdrDan
11-04-2011, 12:39 PM
My guess..13,438.67 plus tip...
Sal-XK
11-04-2011, 01:00 PM
Could of got a SFA for that kinda money
Holaday07 4.7
11-04-2011, 01:10 PM
Damnit!
hahah that is awesome. I sent some guy on the other forum your way who needs help with Load Levelers too, btw
EvilJager
11-04-2011, 04:18 PM
Could of got a SFA for that kinda money
:( i like my underdog
EvilJager
11-04-2011, 04:20 PM
Still have some tweaking to do but here ya go
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/11/389257_2445917394775_1457120876_2582172_-1.jpg
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/11/386160_2445922314898_1457120876_2582173_-1.jpg
Sal-XK
11-04-2011, 04:28 PM
That's pretty sick can't wait to see it stretched out!
EvilJager
11-04-2011, 04:34 PM
Well i still plan on making it down there soon! Keep me posted when you go and ill see what i can do. If not by then, ill come down on my vacation and spend a fee days down there so i havr a little more time
EvilJager
11-04-2011, 05:24 PM
Thanks
superacerc
11-04-2011, 06:02 PM
We need some comparo pics to see the real difference. It looks wonderful though.
EvilJager
11-04-2011, 06:05 PM
Will do my sister in law has a stock wk so as soon as i get it back ill snag some pics
And we'll get a lot of great pics on the 12th!
EvilJager
11-04-2011, 06:11 PM
Hey the ytops might be even now! Haha
CmmdrDan
11-05-2011, 02:13 AM
I can't wait for this!
EvilJager
11-05-2011, 02:15 AM
Thats cause u want to drive it loo
superacerc
11-05-2011, 04:30 AM
^ I certainly would.
EvilJager
11-05-2011, 04:37 AM
Its not a carnival ride guys haha... mine is no bstter than yours. Its just a little taller.
superacerc
11-05-2011, 07:40 AM
Its not a carnival ride guys haha... mine is no bstter than yours. Its just a little taller.
Fine. Just hurry up and test it out so they can start producing it for the rest of us.
EvilJager
11-05-2011, 07:42 AM
Haha. Soon enough
Holaday07 4.7
11-05-2011, 07:52 AM
Are those the pics with the lift on, lol jk looks good
EvilJager
11-05-2011, 09:09 AM
The fisrt pic is haha
EvilJager
11-09-2011, 08:46 AM
Front is complete. Update on rear. Had to drop the gas tank to weld some brackets for these!
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/11/IMG2011110900299-1.jpg
Now have to wait for some wheel spacers to arrive for the 2 rear tires
EvilJager
11-09-2011, 06:05 PM
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/11/IMG2011110900302-1.jpg
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/11/1_IMG2011110800292-1.jpg
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/11/IMG2011110800290-1.jpg
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/11/IMG2011110900299-1.jpg
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/11/6_IMG2011110900309-1.jpg
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/11/2_IMG2011110800297-1.jpg
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/11/IMG2011110900315-1.jpg
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/11/IMG2011110900314-1.jpg
valpacer
11-09-2011, 06:08 PM
Looking Good Jager!
Did they relocate the lower arm mounts on the diff at all?
Dave
EvilJager
11-09-2011, 06:13 PM
I think they just relocated it on the body for the lower one and the siff for the upper one... im sure you see the brackets for the uppers
valpacer
11-09-2011, 06:17 PM
Yeah mate, saw the Uppers. Very similar to the Claytons long arm kit we are looking at using.
What size tyre do you think you'll end up running?
Dave
EvilJager
11-09-2011, 06:19 PM
Atleast a 35" id like 36-37" but think they might rub. Ill have to do some tests and see what i can get out of it.
paroxysym
11-10-2011, 09:21 AM
theyre leaving the spacer in the rear?
EvilJager
11-10-2011, 08:16 PM
Yea man.... ill post some more pics up monday... its pretty much done but waiting on a part and alignment
AJeepZJ
11-11-2011, 07:12 AM
JBA probably wants to dump some R&D into a rear driveshaft skid now - Aside from the rear LCA's, which looks pretty sturdy, the driveshaft is in plain view. And beckoning for some protection.
ped4599
11-11-2011, 07:35 AM
Any guess as to what the situation will be with the angle of the drive shafts? Will the angle still be ok so the joints and seal do burn out? does the kit lower the transfer case or is it all still within an acceptable tolerance?
I love that this size of lift is finally becoming real! I just always am skeptical of the little problems that may arise from it.
Thank you for helping pioneer this!! good luck with the rest of it!
criket
11-11-2011, 02:43 PM
PIctures look great Jager!!!
I just noticed, you might wanna extend those breather tubes. I've seen your offroading pics and seen you in water.
EvilJager
11-11-2011, 11:13 PM
He said the angles will be fine. I dont think they did anything to the t.case
Used the sl kit for a cradle drop so that helped out alot.
Criket. haha pa has some deep water runoffs on that mountain!
Expect finished pics soon!
EvilJager
11-12-2011, 11:04 AM
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/11/IMG2011111100341-1.jpg
07JeepXK
11-12-2011, 01:02 PM
Looks SICK. I love it....
Sal-XK
11-12-2011, 05:42 PM
looking good man!
EvilJager
11-13-2011, 02:13 PM
Thanks guys... ive got some good comparison pics ill post up soon
valpacer
11-13-2011, 03:31 PM
What are the shocks you are running? Any Specs?
Dave
06blkhemi
11-13-2011, 05:14 PM
Looks Great!! Just spray paint on the stock wheels? Definitely get some wheeling pics up! I'd like to see the suspension in action!
EvilJager
11-13-2011, 05:22 PM
Looks Great!! Just spray paint on the stock wheels? Definitely get some wheeling pics up! I'd like to see the suspension in action!
Yea its just spray paint ... its been like that for a wile now but might change them all black again
EvilJager
11-13-2011, 05:24 PM
What are the shocks you are running? Any Specs?
Dave
Fronts are fox
rears are bilstien 7100's 32" i believe.
Still need to get some info and ill post up as much as i can
06blkhemi
11-13-2011, 05:26 PM
Yea its just spray paint ... its been like that for a wile now but might change them all black againMine are the stock Chrome coverups! Not sure if paint will stick to them well?
EvilJager
11-13-2011, 05:29 PM
Just lightly scuff the surface amd should be fine
06blkhemi
11-13-2011, 05:31 PM
Just lightly scuff the surface amd should be fineCool thanks!!
EvilJager
11-13-2011, 05:42 PM
Yea man no problem
EvilJager
11-19-2011, 10:13 AM
Heres a few quick pics of the front suspension measurements
Front coils
Front fork
And how the fork bolts to the strut
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/11/20111119_120639_327-1.jpg
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/11/20111119_120621_980-1.jpg
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/11/20111119_120526_94-1.jpg
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/11/20111119_120538_355-1.jpg
EvilJager
12-04-2011, 02:52 PM
I think this pic was requested on here
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/12/20111204_161624_253-1.jpg
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