PO installed a budget lift on my 2001 tj. How do I determine the amount of lift. I think it is about 2-2.5”. Also, I want to install new ft sway bar links. Will stock links fit or what do I need to ask for?
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How much suspension lift do I have?
Below are the approximate heights of various TJ coil springs when sitting at ride height with the weight of the Jeep on them. The measurements are from the very top of the spring where it meets the isolator or coil bucket to the very bottom of the spring (again where it meets the isolator or coil mount
Mine has a hocky puck looking rubber mount on top of the spring.
Ok, was ableto get a better measurement on reas. Springs measure 11” no spacer back there. So looks like 3” lift. Why spacer in front and not in rear?
it was all done before I got it. Didnt make sence to me either. Looks like they bought a cheap Rough Country 2.5 lift and had to play around to get it level.That means that there was probably a large rake in the rear, and the rear springs sat considerably higher, so they added spacers to the front to level it out.
It's the poor mans way of doing things. The proper way would just be to buy a set of good springs and run no coil spring spacers at all.
it was all done before I got it. Didnt make sence to me either. Looks like they bought a cheap Rough Country 2.5 lift and had to play around to get it level.
Taken from this thread:
How much suspension lift do I have?
Below are the approximate heights of various TJ coil springs when sitting at ride height with the weight of the Jeep on them. The measurements are from the very top of the spring where it meets the isolator or coil bucket to the very bottom of the spring (again where it meets the isolator or coil mount).
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This is massively helpful. The PO that sold to my son and I said a 3.5" Rancho Lift was installed. I've put on new Savvy Control Arms, a full ZJ Tie Rod upgrade and Draglink Refresh goes in this weekend, adjustable sway bar disconnects and all new bushings on, adjustable front track bar on. I'm going to need new tires....maybe this spring or so and gonna put 35's on this 05. I've read your thread numerous times and getting there, getting there slowly.
I want to make sure I'm measuring correctly here, I'm seeing 16" measure front.
I'm seeing 10" rear. Doesn't add up, there is an aftermarket rear bumper, but also an aftermarket Front and Winch.
I measured the flare height as well (means nothing other than it's basically a level setup) and they are tube high. I'm trying to calculate if I really need to be higher to fit 35s, but need to square the measurements first.
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While the front is measuring 16", not all of that is the spring. Someone has what looks to be a 2" spacer in the front. I'm guessing that is a 2" lift, and someone added a 2" spacer to the front to compensate for a serious rake.
So effectively a 4" in the front and 2 - 2.5" (need to maybe get more detailed measure I think I'm a hair off) in the back. That sits even. Need to start researching why that would be. I'd like to get new springs and take that spacer out, and get a 4" on the rear. Thanks for the look.
it would depend on your bumpstops, if your bump stops are incorrect, you'll bottom out your shocksHoping maybe someone is still following this thread. I'm also trying to figure out what lift the PO added. Based on measurements it appears to be 5" front (4" spring + 1" spacer) and 3" on the rear. It rides pretty level with 33s but wondering what you think. I was given some Quadratec shocks (for 2-3" lift) and installed them before realizing how much lift was on the front. They went on fine but now concerned. Does too short of a shock create an issue only at full extension?View attachment 269686View attachment 269687
First, I’d measure again. Doesn’t look like 5” lift in front. Front stock is 12”. Measure the spring and any spacer, but not including the coil spring isolator at the top. Rear stock is 8”. Measure the same way there. Second, you buy shocks for actual lift height and you want to ride in the middle of the shock travel so you have a 50:50 up, down travel bias. This will give you the best ride and overall performance. Third, you have to cycle your suspension and set bumpstops for shocks or tires or whatever hits first. Fourth, you should’ve bought Rancho 5000X shocks, not Quadratec.Hoping maybe someone is still following this thread. I'm also trying to figure out what lift the PO added. Based on measurements it appears to be 5" front (4" spring + 1" spacer) and 3" on the rear. It rides pretty level with 33s but wondering what you think. I was given some Quadratec shocks (for 2-3" lift) and installed them before realizing how much lift was on the front. They went on fine but now concerned. Does too short of a shock create an issue only at full extension?View attachment 269686View attachment 269687