Looking for recommendations for a lift for a 04 MPT1200

[kgsc]

Hey all, I am about to lift my MPT1200 and want to make sure I have clearance for 23" tires. I would like to stick with the axle lift and IMO the factory 4" lift is border line for 23s. I have seen a high five listed but have not seen one for 2001 and up steering. I have looked at the Jakes 6217 made for the WH but wasn't sure about what it does to dimensions. ie, does it widen and lengthen the wheelbase.

Thoughts ? and thanks for input.

[kgsc]

zero comments ??

[LostHusker]

kgsc

Not sure about the lift, I believe you would be ok with that lift. I do know though with the axle lift from jakes the tie rod hangs down a little low compared to other axle lifts. I would call and talk to jakes's and ask them, they could most likely be your best source of info regarding some of your questions. I know with their spindle lift it does kick out the tires a little forward and out a little bit as well. The size tire your are looking for will fit with no problem with the spindle lift. Keep us posted.

[reinman88]

I have a 99, 800 series workhorse. In my case I was only going with 22" tires and didn't want a high lift. I put my front springs on top of the axle, made longer shackles for the back, and added 2" shock extenders.

With only a 2" lift the tires fit, but because I used a more aggressive tire, Mud Lites, the bigger lugs would hit the arm of the brake pedal with hard left turns. I'll have to raise it up another 1/2" or 1" to solve that problem. But as far as the front body was concerned, there was plenty of room.

Also on the back, with such a short lift, the tires fit well on top, but because of the larger size they almost touched the front and back of the plastic fender. I had to cut away a little of the plastic so there was clearance.

[kgsc]

Originally Posted by reinman88

I have a 99, 800 series workhorse. In my case I was only going with 22" tires and didn't want a high lift. I put my front springs on top of the axle, made longer shackles for the back, and added 2" shock extenders.

With only a 2" lift the tires fit, but because I used a more aggressive tire, Mud Lites, the bigger lugs would hit the arm of the brake pedal with hard left turns. I'll have to raise it up another 1/2" or 1" to solve that problem. But as far as the front body was concerned, there was plenty of room.

Also on the back, with such a short lift, the tires fit well on top, but because of the larger size they almost touched the front and back of the plastic fender. I had to cut away a little of the plastic so there was clearance.

Thanks rm but the front axle on the 04 is a different animal and no flipping springs. Steering box sits there.

[COURTESYCART]

I just put a 3" jakes spindle lift on a 07 mpt 1200 and installed 22" pathfinder tires on 10x8 (3+5 offset) and have plenty of room to go bigger. Most 23" tires are not 23". they are usually shorter.

[kgsc]

Thanks for the info CC. I have a 4" factory lift I can put on it now but the 22" I run on my other WH with the factory lift are really close .. That is why I am looking at the 5" lifts

[scottyb]

Is it for the cart in your avatar? You don't want to lift it too high ... somebody will look up it's skirt

[crash12888]

Originally Posted by scottyb

Is it for the cart in your avatar? You don't want to lift it too high ... somebody will look up it's skirt

BaaaaaWaaahahahaha!!!

[kgsc]

Originally Posted by scottyb

Is it for the cart in your avatar? You don't want to lift it too high ... somebody will look up it's skirt

Now thats funny right there..