Best I can tell it looks like it's part of the teraflex spacer..??
Broken or missing bolt maybe? It's similar on both sides. Whatever the PO did...he was consistent.
But it shouldn't be like this..correct? Spacer should be up tight to the spring seat?
Take a picture of the bump stop. It isn't part of the spacer. The bump stop bolts to the upper spring seat. The spacer fits around the bump stop and is held in place by the bump stop.
Angle suggests that rust and impacts have dislocated the shit out of something.
I agree jjvw, Been looking at youtube to see how thats done. Good to see I don't need to invest in a spring compressor. Doesn't look too difficult.
Are bumpstops easy to purchase aftermarket? I expect to find them pretty buggered up.
@Jeepin' Geo
Thanks for noticing. I wouldn't have thought to check. Appreciate it.
Sooooo...if I just put in 2" lift springs, instead of replacing the spacers, would it still work ok with the front suspension that still has spacers in it? Like do you need the same kind of lift at both ends?
Soory for the newb questions...but....I'm a Jeep newb.
Really appreciate all the help you guys are giving me. Getting pricey though....
2" BDS springs are on the way to replace the existing. Read a few posts about how to change. But...they all say raise the jeep on stands so you can drop the axle to relieve spring pressure. OK...so how high do I need to lift the jeep? Just get the wheels off the ground? Need 6" of space beneath the wheels?
Don't want to be 1" shy of getting the spring out.
Loosened, but do not remove the nuts or bolts. They get retightened with the tires on and the jack stands removed. The normal ride height.Thanks. Good info. I was wondering about those rubber control arm bushings whether they should be loosened off.
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But how high do I need to lift the Jeep before I get started?