Chris Duke shows you how to install a Skyjacker 2-inch suspension lift kit on our 1968 Jeep CJ5.
This season 4 episode originally aired on television, and this version contains that same entire episode, but with fewer commercials.
Install
Craftsman
Skyjacker Suspensions
Event Coverage
Partz Mentions
Episode Notes
In this episode Chris shows you how to uninstall the old crusty 2″ lift kit on our 1968 Jeep CJ5 project vehicle, then install a brand new 2″ suspension lift kit (p/n J32K) from Skyjacker. You’ll see why we had to do this by watching the episode!
This episode also features Partz, and event coverage from the Houston Coffee & Cars car show in Houston, Texas!
Product Information
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Music
This episode features music from COLDWEST. “Snakeskinner”, “Ignition”, and a custom song for the Motorz Intro.
how much does a kit like this go for?
how much does a kit like this go for?
how much does a kit like this go for?
hah front drum brakes.
how much was that lift??
how much was that lift??
how much was that lift??
Plans on making the video for the spring over axle? I want to see how you setup your high steer.
When will you be posting the spring over axle conversion video?
@fredapedregon The Jeep project has been abandoned, sadly.
how hard was the saginaw conversion?
how hard was the saginaw conversion?
@motorztv Really? Why? I just found these few videos and was really excited to see them!
@BrenGun1971 We were excited about the project as well. Unfortunately the aftermarket wasn’t there to support it. It was sad to see it go… really it was!
@motorztv Well I’m really sorry to hear that as this had alot of potential. Its not often that auto shows get into modding and/or restoring a classic jeep, that was what was so exciting about this. It seems that there is a huge aftermarket for the classic jeep… Kaiser Willys and Walcks to name two. Has the jeep been sold off or is there a chance of anything else?
@BrenGun1971 It’s no longer here, but we do have plans to work on other classics in the future. S05 is starting with an engine rebuild series (Chevy 350) and then we’ll put it in a classic vehicle.
where is all the cussing? any auto work requires cussing!
@acushnet22 LOL! But we have sponsors that ‘wouldn’t appreciate it :)
@acushnet22 Yah, and beer. I don’t think I’ve ever installed a suspension lift without beer. Hmm…Thats kinda scary
would this process be basily the same for a FJ60??
When would you want to do the brakeline extensions if you were doing a 4″+ lift (89 YJ?) and a transfer case drop?~
when you were changing the steering stabilizer i noticed it was above the tie rod, but when you put the new one on you installed it below the tie rod. why is that?
I wish my bolts and shit on my truck would come off that easy
It’s a pity that the project has been terminated :(. I’m looking forward to get a Spanish Jeep Comando, the local version for the first generation Jeepster Commando C101, and started watching the jeep segments to get some ideas…
Finally Chris, you are doing something on “something” other than a Ford, Thanks!!!
Finally Chris, you are doing something on “something” other than a Ford, Thanks!!!
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get rid of commercials
i dont have a craftsmen ratchet will my kinchrome one work?
i dont have a craftsmen ratchet will my kinchrome one work?
If it fits, then yes it should work. They are saying craftsman because they sell them at Sears.
If it fits, then yes it should work. They are saying craftsman because they sell them at Sears.
@Clinton Schmidt if you don’t know that maybe you should do alot more research before you try to do this or just take it somewhere. Not trying to mean just trying to save you from taking your jeep apart and not be able to get it back together
lol
i know it will fit, i was clearly poking fun at all the sponser advertisment for craftsmen tools
i know it will i got sick of all the sponser ads
Great job on your videos
nice video, but i don’t get why you lowered the steering stabilizer….. better chance of it getting damaged off road, not to mention it was extra work removing the old brackets that where perfectly fine
also fail, hows the rear axle centered?, the pin did not engage the axle
Couple things I saw wrong… The steering stabilizer should have been positioned above the lowest metal part of the axle, not being unprotected. Also, it was dangerous to use chrome sockets with an impact, they are likely to break and shatter. Lastly, you said you needed a “four wheel alignment” when in fact it is not possible on this vehicle due to the solid rear axle. There is no way to adjust the rear wheels in alignment.
do u have any videos?
One problem, they are not using impact sockets.
jeep waive =)
when will you guys be posting the SOA videos?
What was wrong with the 2″ lift kit that was already on the Jeep? The only thing I saw was the shocks being worn out. Why replace good parts? They could have thrown 4 shocks and a steering stabilizer on there, and called it a day. Kind of wasteful.