Unlevel my lift kit
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Next to none. I thought I would use them far more than I have over the last 5 years. I am wanting to change the rear to Currie bump stops, which means the bags might come out entirely rather than try to make them work with non stock bump stops.
I figured as much. Originally I was super excited about getting bags to keep the Jeep level (my loads change pretty extremely, normal use is completely empty) but after seeing LJ springs, it isn’t gonna be a big deal IMO
I go back to the 100lbs of cargo being comparable to a full tank of gas. There isn't (shouldn't be) much change. When mine is loaded with camping gear, is isn't hundreds of pounds worth of stuff either. The Jeep even has Currie springs, which are a lighter rate than most 4" lift springs.
My old carrier and bumper had a much more dramatic effect on the rear because it hung so far out behind the axle.
Your help is definitely appreciated. I really want the 4" springs to restore the factory "rake," to borrow a biker term. When and if you can find that page, please send it to me. Thank you to everyone who has replied to this thread, but my main goal is to "Unlevel my lift kit." A level Jeep looks cool, but I do too many different things with mine to maintain that look. I'd rather it have it look like a shackled up GTO 95% of the time than a Gremlin loaded up with concrete blocks 5% of the time. Did I mention I hate the "Squaty Pottie" look? BTW, did anyone get the AMC reference? How I'd love to have an old Eagle station wagon...wonder if anyone makes a lift kit for those lol.
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Jumping from a 2" to 4" isn't as easy as just swapping springs.
You still haven't confirmed what your existing springs are actually providing for a ride height.
You still haven't confirmed what your existing springs are actually providing for a ride height.
This! Just take a tape measure and tell us how long the springs are in the rear - we can then tell you how much lift height you have and what you should shoot for.
most rigs don't loose the rake by adding lift.......some go to the extent of adding extra up front to compensate for this. your springs if matched and not tired should hold this stance.
meaning a new +2" should restore this if the rears are shot. reaching for a +4" is gonna open a whole can of worms your may not be prepared for.
meaning a new +2" should restore this if the rears are shot. reaching for a +4" is gonna open a whole can of worms your may not be prepared for.
Sorry. I work 10 hour days and needed a day off to do the work. On level ground with no load the rear springs are 8" in front, 9 1/2" in the back. Front springs are 14" with a 3/4" rubber spacer on top of them. See pics.
Nice to see you got some pics! Only problem - we need the while loaded (tires on and full weight. Wish you had that info before pulling it all off.
The axles are on jack stands. That will work.
That's a 2" lift up front and about 3/4" lift in the back. No wonder your Jeep has the Tennessee Tilt going on.
I stand corrected. Thought it was drooped. You’re in luck man! All you need is a 2” lift coil in the rear
And you may be in luck. I have some rear OME 942's, used of course, you can have for the cost of shipping.
Yeah...longer control arms, bump stops, shocks and drive shaft. I get it. I already installed longer shocks in preparation for it. Here are pics of the work I was telling buildbreakrepeat about. I put a level on the studs before
Yeah, I did my homework. See the rest of the pics
I am VERY interested!
I wondered...thought there would be terrible wear without it.
Wow! You guys are amazing. I may have just discovered a bigger time sponge than Facepage. Ha Ha! bobthetj03, I am VERY interested in your offer. Not to look a gift horse in the mouth, but free sounds too good to be true. Did you upgrade? Are they "tired?" If they're good springs, box 'em up and ship 'em! Just send me the price and your address, I'll send you mine.
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