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Old 11-28-2018, 01:36 PM   #1
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New lift kit

I put a Skyjacker lift kit on a 71 Jimmy frame and the e brake cables seem to be a little tight. It supposed to be a 2.5 lift in the rear. When I put the tub back on how much will the frame move with the weight. Do I need to get new cables and if so where to get them. Thanks
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Old 11-28-2018, 07:28 PM   #2
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Re: New lift kit

Got it installed hu. You should see what the 3” did to mine. Huge difference from the old saggy stock springs.

Inline tube used to make them. I heard they don’t anymore, so I wonder if there is anyone else.
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Old 11-29-2018, 04:09 PM   #3
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Re: New lift kit

So what did you do for cables
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Old 11-29-2018, 04:23 PM   #4
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Re: New lift kit

Inline Tube referenced around the forum quite often..

may be able to search for some threads referencing your application..

Inline Tube / Parking Brake Cables

or give them a call to see what they offer..

good luck!
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Old 11-30-2018, 12:28 AM   #5
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Re: New lift kit

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I put a Skyjacker lift kit on a 71 Jimmy frame and the e brake cables seem to be a little tight. It supposed to be a 2.5 lift in the rear. When I put the tub back on how much will the frame move with the weight. Do I need to get new cables and if so where to get them. Thanks
I did a Tough Country 2 inch lift and had the same concerns. When I put the tub back on I got the slack I needed.
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Old 11-30-2018, 09:36 AM   #6
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Re: New lift kit

Agreed. I did the 2 1/2 inch all spring lift on my 70 blazer and they were fine.
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Old 11-30-2018, 08:35 PM   #7
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Re: New lift kit

I have 4" National Springs on the back of my Jimmy and the stock length cables have always been fine.

My kids Jimmy project is tub-off-the-frame in the driveway right now and the driveshaft and shocks are both WAY too short. I'm thinking it's going to move quite a bit with the tub back on based on my previous experience with my own truck on how everything fits with that same combo.
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Old 12-02-2018, 11:00 PM   #8
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Re: New lift kit

I was going to use the stock cables so I don’t know yet.
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