Need help with lift reduction

[sourbluff]

Might someone provide me a link to the correct stock pitman arm I would need? To my untrained eye, they all look the same! Thanks again!!

There are usually several part outs in classified section here on forum. Pitman arm is a part that I wouldn’t be worried about getting used.

 

[mprowland]

The shocks will need to be replaced with appropriate shocks. I would highly suggest Rancho RS5000X shocks if you want the best ride possible for an off-the-shelf shock:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01964M8NC/?tag=wranglerorg-20

This will bring you back down to 5.25" of lift, which is appropriate for 35s.

These shocks are advertised for a JK, will they work on a TJ? jjvw metioned I should remove the spacers first and see if that helps. I'm almost inclined to just swap out the shocks while I have everything apart. Does this seem logical? Again, thanks for everything!

 

[Chris]

These shocks are advertised for a JK, will they work on a TJ? jjvw metioned I should remove the spacers first and see if that helps. I'm almost inclined to just swap out the shocks while I have everything apart. Does this seem logical? Again, thanks for everything!

Sorry, I linked to the wrong ones. These are correct:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01G0ZQ74Q/?tag=wranglerorg-20

Yes, you could certainly start by removing the spacers.

 

[mprowland]

Update: I removed the 1.75" spacers from above my 4 shocks. My travel on my shocks now looks limited. I have a max of 2" in the back and 5" up front. I remeasured my springs and I have a solid 17" in the front and 13" in the back(under load). According to the chart mentioned earlier, I have 5" springs + 1.75" spacers + 1.25"BL which puts me at 8" total. To get to 5.25" of total lift, I'm going to need new springs and shocks. If I'm going to shorten it up this much, will I basically need new everything? Maybe I can just delete the spacers and body lift? I still may need new shocks as I still need to research the acceptable amount of travel. Thanks again for any input...

 

[Frank M]

Sorry, I linked to the wrong ones. These are correct:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01G0ZQ74Q/?tag=wranglerorg-20

Yes, you could certainly start by removing the spacers.

Are these the 5000x?

 

[Chris]

Are these the 5000x?

Wow, I posted the wrong ones again!

THESE are the right ones for a 4" lift:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01963N4ZY/?tag=wranglerorg-20

They say 2-3" lift, but given that Ranchos run very long, those are most appropriate for a 3-4" lift.

 

[jjvw]

Update: I removed the 1.75" spacers from above my 4 shocks. My travel on my shocks now looks limited. I have a max of 2" in the back and 5" up front. I remeasured my springs and I have a solid 17" in the front and 13" in the back(under load). According to the chart mentioned earlier, I have 5" springs + 1.75" spacers + 1.25"BL which puts me at 8" total. To get to 5.25" of total lift, I'm going to need new springs and shocks. If I'm going to shorten it up this much, will I basically need new everything? Maybe I can just delete the spacers and body lift? I still may need new shocks as I still need to research the acceptable amount of travel. Thanks again for any input...

Ideally, you want the shocks to have their travel divided in half at ride height. I would spend the immediate time and effort getting to the spring height you want, settle the drive shaft angles and get the shocks right.

 

[mprowland]

Ideally, you want the shocks to have their travel divided in half at ride height. I would spend the immediate time and effort getting to the spring height you want, settle the drive shaft angles and get the shocks right.

Thank you, this make sense to me. Looks like I need to buy some new springs and shocks. My current springs have to be for a 5" lift, They're easily 17+ inches. Any recommendations on 4" springs that pair up with the Ranchos? I'll research drive shaft angles. Thanks again for everyone's input!

 

[bobthetj03]

Currie/Savvy 4" springs are a quality piece. Pair those with the RS5000X's.