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I warned you at the beginning of the thread that I'm quite a novice when it comes to this stuff. :) What do you mean by "cycle your suspension"? Since you've suggested that I take measurements for both compressed and extended lengths, I have a pretty good idea of what you're talking...

Thanks for the feedback. I'm very happy with my lift overall. It handles well both on and off road, no vibration, "death wobble", etc. Thank goodness. :-) That said, my two gripes are: First, I find the ride a bit "floaty", especially when driving these windy mountain roads up here in...

Since I put a Skyjacker Single Flex 4" lift on my TJ, I've had a problem with the front end pulling to one side when accelerating or braking quickly. At first my mechanic suggested that I just let the lift settle...I did. However, things didn't improve. So I posted something here a while back...

Thanks very much for the feedback. What if I can't find a shock that matches up? Would I be better off going with a shorter extended length or longer compressed length? I'm guessing the former??? For example, my shocks are 24 3/4" extended and 14 1/2" compressed. The Rancho RS9000X are 23...

I've got the 6" Bushwackers on my TJ and they look great. However, had I done a little more research before buying them, I would have gone with something more flexible (ie: Warn). Bushwacker flares look nice, but they are made from very hard plastic and I can see how they would crack and break...

After years of obsessing over all things techie, I'm now trying to learn more about my Jeep - from a nuts-n-bolts perspective...so please excuse my novice question. :-) I have a Skyjacker Single Flex 4" lift kit on my 1999 TJ. I'm pretty happy with the kit overall. I've read a lot of negative...

I've got a 4" Skyjacker lift on my TJ and have gone from 29" to 33" tires. When I lived down in southern California, I didn't notice a huge difference in performance. However, now that I live in Tahoe, my TJ definitely feels underpowered. I often find myself in 3rd gear for extended periods...

Any thougths on the Bestop Extendatrunk??? I've got a Skyjacker 4" Single-Flex lift on my 1999 TJ. I put the lift on about a year ago and so far things have been pretty good. It rides well and I haven't experienced any of the vibration issues I've read about on several forums. That said, I'm...

RE: cd players Hello everyone, Any thoughts on the Bestop Extendatrunk? I'm thinking of ditching my TJ's back seat in favor of lockable storage space. I've looked at Tuffy's trunk, but it seems rather bulky and heavy. The Extendatrunk looks better to me - on paper at least - but I'm...

While I'm not unhappy with the Nitros, I too find them a bit bumpy on pavement. I had Ranchos on my TJ before the lift and really liked being able to adjust them. Made for a much smoother ride! Thanks everyone for the feedback...keep it coming! -Rob

Thanks for the feedback. The weight thing makes perfect sense. When I bought the kit, I wasn't even aware that there were two versions. I'm guessing mine is the soft top version as I had a soft top at the time. -Rob

Well, my TJ is my only ride, so I still need it to handle well and be comfortable enough on the road. But I don't want to sacrifice off-road performance too much either. So I guess I'm trying to find a balance there. So far I've been happy with the lift and the shocks. I was just curious to...

Shocks for TJ w/ Skyjacker Single Flex 4" Lift I just noticed that Skyjacker has both a "Hard Top" and "Soft Top" version of their lift kits. I have the 4" Single Flex kit on my TJ, but I have no idea if it's the soft or hard top model? What's the difference? I'm planning to put a hard top...

Bolting Seats into floor of CJ7 Any thoughts on what shocks to buy when it comes time to replace the ones that came with the lift? Are the Skyjacker Nitros as good as it gets? Or are there other solid options out there? -Rob

Bushwacker says that its flares can be painted. I decided to go with the 6" ones. I measured and my tires stick out quite a bit, so I'm erring on the side of caution. I just hope they don't look TOO bulky... Vinyl garden edging? Yikes. :wink: FYI, I found the best price on the Bushwacker...

I've got a 1999 TJ with a 4" Skyjacker lift and 33x12.5 tires on American Racing 15x8/5x4.5 wheels. Down in southern California I never worried much about spray up from the road, but now that I live in Tahoe, the Jeep (and sometimes me!) are getting completely covered in crud when the roads are...

Beginning of September...and I'm looking towards my first winter in Tahoe. I'm planning to get a hardtop for my 99 TJ. Any suggestions on which one to get? Bestop? Pavement Ends? Factory? Others??? Thoughts and opinions much appreciated! And if you happen to know a good mechanic in...

Rancho RS-9000 Shocks (Set of 4) Drawtite Hitch for TJ Model #41531 Gross Trailer Weight: 3500 Tongue Weight: 300 2 Years Old In South Lake Tahoe. Email rwyatt@mac.com. $50.

I recently lifted my TJ and have a set of almost new RS-9000 shocks that need a new home. They have less than 3000 miles on them and haven't even been off-road. :-( I'm in South Lake Tahoe...asking $150 for the set of 4. Email rwyatt@mac.com if interested. I also have some left-over...

Well, I finally took the plunge and lifted my 99 TJ. I chose a Skyjacker 4" Single Flex kit and 33" BF Goodrich AT tires. So far I'm very happy with it...except for a noticeable loss in power on the highway. I recently moved from Los Angeles to South Lake Tahoe as well and this altitude is...