Coil spring is bowing on Rough Country lift

[AaronPaul]

Alright guys, 2000 TJ, just installed the Rough Country 2.5 inch lift.
However, the drivers side coil is bowing towards the front of the vehicle.

Tires are back on and when I set it down it bows out as you can see. Even hitting that whole metal housing area.

Sway bar is still disconnecting along with end links and steering stabilizer.

How do I fix this and any idea of why it’s happening?


Thank you

 

[TRE3TOP]

Control arm length needs to be dialed in at the joints is my guess.

 

[AaronPaul]

Control arm length needs to be dialed in at the joints is my guess.

It’s supposed to be a plug and play so to speak. There are no other components aside from the coils and shocks

 

[taylormade73]

How much actual lift did you get? You’ll need to measure your springs. Stock front 12” and rear 8”. Anything over is lift height.

 

[AaronPaul]

How much actual lift did you get? You’ll need to measure your springs. Stock front 12” and rear 8”. Anything over is lift height.

How much actual lift did you get? You’ll need to measure your springs. Stock front 12” and rear 8”. Anything over is lift height.

I’m not sure how much of a lift I got tbh.
Just measured the front passenger side which is NOT bowed and it measures at about 14 inches. Obviously the wheels are on and the Jeep is on the ground

 

[Blackjack]

Make sure the lower pigtail on the coil is fully seated into the recess on the lower coil mount.

 

[OldBuzzard]

So, a 2" lift in the front.

Is the bottom end of the spring sitting in the low notch to the rear?

 

[AaronPaul]

Make sure the lower pigtail on the coil is fully seated into the recess on the lower coil mount.

It is 100% in that notch yes sir

 

[AaronPaul]

So, a 2" lift in the front.

Is the bottom end of the spring sitting in the low notch to the rear?

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Yes the end of the bottom coil is seated in that notch

 

[Gollywomper]

Try swapping springs side to side.

 

[psrivats]

Alright guys, 2000 TJ, just installed the Rough Country 2.5 inch lift.
However, the drivers side coil is bowing towards the front of the vehicle.

Tires are back on and when I set it down it bows out as you can see. Even hitting that whole metal housing area.

Sway bar is still disconnecting along with end links and steering stabilizer.

How do I fix this and any idea of why it’s happening?


Thank you

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is your axle completely centered?

 

[AaronPaul]

is your axle completely centered?

You know I’m a newbie “mechanic” (at best) so, I have no idea what that means or how to figure it out. Lol

 

[rasband]

Did you loosen all the CA bolts and tightening them back up at ride height?

 

[LONGJP2]

You know I’m a newbie “mechanic” (at best) so, I have no idea what that means or how to figure it out. Lol

Do the tires stick out equal amounts on both sides?
After a lift, it will shift due to the track bar.
Probably not causing the spring to bow.
Some will say you get what you pay for.

 

[OldBuzzard]

If you used the OEM front track bar, with a 2" lift you can expect your front axle to be offset about 1/4" toward the left. The left tire will appear to stick out the left side a little, while the right tire will appear to sit inward a little. There is nothing wrong with that, it doesn't bother alignment. And if you installed an adjustable front track bar, you can center the axle. It really doesn't matter with that small of a lift, and it should have nothing to do with your bowing spring.

 

[AaronPaul]

Did you loosen all the CA bolts and tightening them back up at ride height?

I’m assuming you’re saying the lower control arm bolts? No I didn’t touch them

 

[rasband]

I’m assuming you’re saying the lower control arm bolts? No I didn’t touch them

All of them, otherwise the bushings are under load since they've shifted with the lift (assuming the arms aren't JJs).

 

[Gollywomper]

is your axle completely centered?

Looks like he has stock arms.

 

[AaronPaul]

Looks like he has stock arms.

Yes the kit says it does not need new control arms

 

[AaronPaul]

All of them, otherwise the bushings are under load since they've shifted with the lift (assuming the arms aren't JJs).

Aren’t JJs?