How to raise the rear frame and eliminate your butt crack

[NDSpeed]

That is an interesting addition to the list. I also hate the gap. And when the kids are out of the house I’ll end up raising the fuel tank as well.

 

[jjvw]

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And it if works on the back, would it also work on the front?
Cut Here:
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Create this gap to fill:
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No actual math or testing went into determining the size of the gaps that would be created and need to be filled in my pictures, just guestimates that might be way off.

As I said, I am sure there is a good reason not to do it this way, but it seems easier.

Regarding the front, I looked into this quite a bit. You'll need an XJ pitman arm to retain the steering geometry. If you have or want to have a PSC steering box, then the radiator needs to be raised up.

After that, the front frame has far more bends in all directions making it harder to simply cut and raise like the rear can be. It's "easier" to improve the front approach by moving the axle forward until the track bar and drag link are nearly touching. Keep reading my thread and you'll see what I mean by easy. It isn't easy.