That is weird. Either you have a lot of weight in the rig or something limiting down travel.
Why are my rear springs completely collapsed? (pics attatched - ford 8.8 swap)
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Not sure could be a number of things. If you jack up the frame in the rear, not axle, how far do your springs extend to? Would be unlikely to have something binding other than shocks or you would have had trouble changing the springs recently.
Great question. Best case you get to remove the spacer and gain 1 inch. But, that is still only 7 inches of spring.... So if you keep the spacer, add 3 inches you're now at 9. You would then need to add a small spacer to the front to level it out.
For shits and giggles can you measure the front spring? I'm curious if it is 12" or also low.
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x2 Jack the jeep up from the rear bumper and see if the axle moves
Your total spring height now including the sparer looks allot like 8" New springs might put you at 11" or 3" over what you are now.
Try removing the bumps stop and see how things are, lifts aren't an exact science.
The OP mentioned earlier that removing the shock didn't do anything, but I have a feeling it is limiting the spring. If possible, take off the shock when you do the suggested above and see if that spring goes back to normal.
OP
Just the opposite, when I changed them 4 or 5 months ago (all was same), I had to literally jack the body up just to get the schocks to fit. They are completely bottomed out.
OP
Tonight I will jack up the body untill the wheels come off the ground and take a measurement pic for you guys, you have my word. I really appreciate the advice so far.
OP
Probably gonna end up ordering these: https://www.quadratec.com/products/16205_001_07.htm and installing them without the spacers and bump stops. Good idea?
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No one seem to notice that his lower ca are not stock. I bet someone out a lift kit in and then stole the springs for another Jeep.
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Think I see some of the issue.
Hard top, tube steps, rear bumper, safari overhead rack, rear oversize spare tire/rim. They all weigh more than stock, and when added together they all contribute to your spring ride height.
Are the shocks bent? Have you driven it w/o shocks installed? Does the suspension pop, crackle or squeak when you hit a bump or cycle the suspension travel?
I'm thinking of a frozen rusted end link on one of the suspension arms.
But I suspect your Jeep needs to go on a diet, or add something like Old Man Emu rear HD springs, if those will yield enough ride height when they are at loaded capacity.
ranger101
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Are the upper coil buckets stock? They look a little odd in the second picture but it could just be the angle.
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I was just thinking how low the rear would be sitting without that spacer. This is an odd one. Someone mentioned what the bottom of the springs looked like and wondered if they were cut. These are OME HD 2 inch rear springs next to factory springs. OME makes the passengers side rear longer than the driver’s side. I hope this helps a little.
fxrsliberty
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After reviewing all the pictures, I think you just need springs probably 3+inches. Are your front springs 11 inches? If not how much taller? If shorter, how much?
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