Cool Idea man! I have been thinking about doing a 1/2in stretch cause im still on short arms and 2” lift but wanna get bigger tires in there. Good to know most things should be fine 👍
It's been my observation that driveshafts usually don't slip much at all through the suspension cycle. That said they are fairly cheap and not hard to fabricate in your garage. Balance them with the old two hose clamp method if needed but really not necessary.
Yeah there was very minimal movement in the driveshaft splines throughout the travel. I think short arms at any decent lift height would not have the same result. I will be upgrading the driveline soon!
So you said you made some spacers that were angled to adjust the lower mount of the front coil springs. After seeing this video I will most likely do this same thing to my WJ. What did you use to make the angled spacer for the lower mount of the coil spring?
Correct. I essentially made a U-shaped wedge that I put between the lower spring perch and rubber isolator. I made it out of some heavy duty conveyor belt rubber. Haven't touched it again since this video and it has worked perfect.
I would go to my local machine shop and have them machine a spacer where the drive shaft bolts on. Order a 1 inch spacer. its easier than changing and making custom driveshafts.
@@engineeringoverland ha ha, I'd like to see a full walk around of your rig, I'm a fan of the front bumper you have. I have a 99 WJ 4.7 limited QD . cheers 🍻 from Texas🤘
@@chillsolo8280 I'll definitely be making a walk around video soon! Plan to go more into detail on the current build specs, as well as future plans for the build. Thanks for checking it out!
I don't have any experience with the doetsch tech shocks, but the trail tamers are a bit soft for my liking. Pretty decent build quality and plenty of travel, but in the future I'll probably go to something a bit stiffer.
This is the best video I’ve ever seen
Cool Idea man! I have been thinking about doing a 1/2in stretch cause im still on short arms and 2” lift but wanna get bigger tires in there. Good to know most things should be fine 👍
Thanks man! As long as you have the clearance in the front, I say go for it!
Awesome video thanks for shearing it
It's been my observation that driveshafts usually don't slip much at all through the suspension cycle. That said they are fairly cheap and not hard to fabricate in your garage. Balance them with the old two hose clamp method if needed but really not necessary.
Yeah there was very minimal movement in the driveshaft splines throughout the travel. I think short arms at any decent lift height would not have the same result. I will be upgrading the driveline soon!
My '02 Overland is same color!
Its the best color!
So you said you made some spacers that were angled to adjust the lower mount of the front coil springs. After seeing this video I will most likely do this same thing to my WJ. What did you use to make the angled spacer for the lower mount of the coil spring?
Correct. I essentially made a U-shaped wedge that I put between the lower spring perch and rubber isolator. I made it out of some heavy duty conveyor belt rubber. Haven't touched it again since this video and it has worked perfect.
Hey what lift do you have I would love to see a quick vid on your setup so we can all see how you feel about it
I'm running the IRO rock link pro kit. Definitely planning to make a full walk around video of the Jeep soon and explain everything!
Did you have any alignment issues after the stretch?
Nope. Nothing changed.
I would go to my local machine shop and have them machine a spacer where the drive shaft bolts on. Order a 1 inch spacer. its easier than changing and making custom driveshafts.
Sweet rig.
Thanks!
@@tylergustman2750 is that WJ the 4.7 or 4.0?
@@chillsolo8280 apparently I replied on my other personal account 🤦🏼♂️. But it’s the 4.7HO
@@engineeringoverland ha ha, I'd like to see a full walk around of your rig, I'm a fan of the front bumper you have. I have a 99 WJ 4.7 limited QD . cheers 🍻 from Texas🤘
@@chillsolo8280 I'll definitely be making a walk around video soon! Plan to go more into detail on the current build specs, as well as future plans for the build. Thanks for checking it out!
Did you make the top control arm longer too
Yes I did. Had to adjust everything to keep caster angles correct.
How does it ride that trail temar shocks?
Is it better than doestch tech 8000?
I don't have any experience with the doetsch tech shocks, but the trail tamers are a bit soft for my liking. Pretty decent build quality and plenty of travel, but in the future I'll probably go to something a bit stiffer.
@@engineeringoverland that why I choose doetsch tech 8000 more stifer better for 8"+ lift with no sway bars.
Had bisteins years was soft for my test.
I only got these with the intention of upgrading in the future.