1997 Pathy Lift Kit

[iXamXwaldo]

I'm completely new at this, and i was wondering if anybody could tell some places to buy somewhat cheap lift kits. And what's the difference between a suspension lift and a body lift, and what would be the best for off-roading

 

Thanks!

[fleurys]

I suggest you start by reading about your frameless vehicle , therefore limiting your choices to suspension lift only... Take some time to read the info here...

[tmoore4512]

Yep, suspension only bro. A body lift is just that...lifting the body off of the frame, (which you do not have.) Your truck has a uni-body, which is basically a body with suspension mounts attached to it...I hope that made sense...LOL

 

Good luck bro!

[iXamXwaldo]

Yep, suspension only bro. A body lift is just that...lifting the body off of the frame, (which you do not have.) Your truck has a uni-body, which is basically a body with suspension mounts attached to it...I hope that made sense...LOL

 

Good luck bro!

that made sense haha, thanks. is a suspension lift generally expensive?

[tmoore4512]

Depends on what you want. If you are looking to just go 1-3 inches, generally speaking it shouldn't break the bank too bad. Anything more and you are looking at drive-line angles...and that is where it gets expensive. From my experience with XJ's (uni-body Jeep Cherokee), a 3 inch lift will still be manageable on the daily driver routine. More than that, unless you spend some serious money...it can be unsafe on the road.

 

As for a vehicle specific lift for your 97, 4x4parts.com list's some lifts that will provide 2 inches, allowing 31 inch tires on 3.75 backspaced wheels. Looks like its just a coil swap, and maybe shocks.

 

Check in the R50 part of the site for exact specs, there may be a JGC style lift available for your rig.

[iXamXwaldo]

Depends on what you want. If you are looking to just go 1-3 inches, generally speaking it shouldn't break the bank too bad. Anything more and you are looking at drive-line angles...and that is where it gets expensive. From my experience with XJ's (uni-body Jeep Cherokee), a 3 inch lift will still be manageable on the daily driver routine. More than that, unless you spend some serious money...it can be unsafe on the road.

 

As for a vehicle specific lift for your 97, 4x4parts.com list's some lifts that will provide 2 inches, allowing 31 inch tires on 3.75 backspaced wheels. Looks like its just a coil swap, and maybe shocks.

 

Check in the R50 part of the site for exact specs, there may be a JGC style lift available for your rig.

thanks man

[tmoore4512]

Anytime bro, that is exactly what these forums are for!