Black Diamond, Teraflex or Skyjacker?
01-20-2008 | 07:56 AM
#11
JK Super Freak
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 1,499
Likes: 2
From: Arizona
I have the Black Diamond 3" lift and love it. I also added the Rancho 9000xl shocks and couldn't be happier with those as well. I occasionally tow, so setting the shocks a little tighter in back really help. Also added the Xtreme Terrain control arms and rear adjustable track bar. So far it's been bulletproof.
Everyone states how much lift they get. However, be careful of how you measure it. Here's a quote from a post I made a while back (is this a bit narcissistic or what!):
The trouble with measuring "lift" is where the measurement(s) are taken. In my case, I did before and after measurements at the front of the front fender, the back of the rear fender, and at the front door entry sill. Like most of the other posts with my particular 3" lift, I saw 4 5/8" of lift at the front. But, I saw only 2" at the rear, and exactly 3" at the door!! So, is my lift 4 5/8", 2", or 3"???
Most lifts will do what they can to remove the rake. In my case, the 2 5/8" difference front-to-back makes the Rubi look dead-level. Actually, it's more than looks - I also measured front and rear on my rock rails. After lift they measure exactly the same height.
As an update, I put on my Shrockworks front bumper and Warn PowerPlant wich and lost almost an inch up front, so now the lift is more like 2 3/4" at the door sill.
So, a claim of 4" might really only yield 3" (or less). It all depends on how it's measured.
Edit: BTW - here's the link to the thread on lift measurement standardation if you care to weigh in:
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/modified-jk-tech-2/lift-measurement-standardization-24557/
Everyone states how much lift they get. However, be careful of how you measure it. Here's a quote from a post I made a while back (is this a bit narcissistic or what!):
The trouble with measuring "lift" is where the measurement(s) are taken. In my case, I did before and after measurements at the front of the front fender, the back of the rear fender, and at the front door entry sill. Like most of the other posts with my particular 3" lift, I saw 4 5/8" of lift at the front. But, I saw only 2" at the rear, and exactly 3" at the door!! So, is my lift 4 5/8", 2", or 3"???
Most lifts will do what they can to remove the rake. In my case, the 2 5/8" difference front-to-back makes the Rubi look dead-level. Actually, it's more than looks - I also measured front and rear on my rock rails. After lift they measure exactly the same height.
So, a claim of 4" might really only yield 3" (or less). It all depends on how it's measured.
Edit: BTW - here's the link to the thread on lift measurement standardation if you care to weigh in:
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/modified-jk-tech-2/lift-measurement-standardization-24557/
01-20-2008 | 10:39 AM
#12
JK Newbie
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 31
Likes: 0
From: Bellevue, WA (Seattle)
Like others, I started with a budget setup. Handling was so bad I wouldn't let my wife drive it. I finally trashed the budget stuff and went with Full Traction's Ultimate 3". I coudn't be happier (except about the money I wasted by not doing it right in the first place.