Atrus
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Hey guys – so, here is my situation.
At roughly 5k miles on my 2007 KJ, I put on a Rusty’s ¾” spacer in the front, and 2 extra isolators in the rear. All in all, I think it was somewhere around 1.75” lift in the front, 1” rear.
My KJ now has 38k on it. I believe the springs have sagged some – I’ve put larger tires on though, so I can’t really compare apples to apples from the original heights that I recorded after the lift. Overall, I really don’t mind the ride – I know some feel that it’s mushy, but I kind of like it.
I received a nice bonus at work, and am considering using part of it for something fun – probably for the KJ. I’d like to get mopar seat covers, moab rims, or a lift. So, kicking around the idea of a lift...
Honestly, I don’t head offroad as much as I would like. In fact, the last time I really went was Feb 08. I do think that a lifted KJ looks great though ;-). It’s nice to know you have the proper equipment when you do head out too. Plus, I get a little nervous since I know I am stressing my springs quite a bit by compressing them more with the spacer lift – I don’t want a broken spring at 80 mph on the freeway. Do you think this is possible?
So, I am thinking OME light-duty coils. I don’t see myself getting a steel bumper, unless I end up in an accident and insurance subsidizes it. Any argument against the light duty coil in my application?
OME light duty seem to lift approximately 1.5”-2”. Can I/Should I still use the Rusty’s spacers with it? From reading past threads, I thought I remembered that the Frankenlift uses the same spacer as the Rusty’s/Daystar 3/4”. If I can do this, I’d assume I’d need to top plates so I am once again not compressing the springs so much. If so, what top plates would I need? Would this provide too much lift for the OEM control arms? Replacing them isn’t an option – that’s too far IMO, and I don’t want to spend the cash on it. If it’s getting to that point, I’ll just throw in the springs alone (with shocks) and call it a day.
Also, if I do springs, I’ll do shocks. I’m feeling a little torn between the OME and Rancho. Is there any cost/benefit you could recommend for me? Is it really worth it to go for one of these two options for my road warrior, or is this overkill?
Overall, I don’t want to stiffen it up much (if it all). It’s 99% on the pavement, so it’s got to remain comfortable for the street.
I'm all ears, so feel free to throw out any other options/advice.
Thanks guys!
At roughly 5k miles on my 2007 KJ, I put on a Rusty’s ¾” spacer in the front, and 2 extra isolators in the rear. All in all, I think it was somewhere around 1.75” lift in the front, 1” rear.
My KJ now has 38k on it. I believe the springs have sagged some – I’ve put larger tires on though, so I can’t really compare apples to apples from the original heights that I recorded after the lift. Overall, I really don’t mind the ride – I know some feel that it’s mushy, but I kind of like it.
I received a nice bonus at work, and am considering using part of it for something fun – probably for the KJ. I’d like to get mopar seat covers, moab rims, or a lift. So, kicking around the idea of a lift...
Honestly, I don’t head offroad as much as I would like. In fact, the last time I really went was Feb 08. I do think that a lifted KJ looks great though ;-). It’s nice to know you have the proper equipment when you do head out too. Plus, I get a little nervous since I know I am stressing my springs quite a bit by compressing them more with the spacer lift – I don’t want a broken spring at 80 mph on the freeway. Do you think this is possible?
So, I am thinking OME light-duty coils. I don’t see myself getting a steel bumper, unless I end up in an accident and insurance subsidizes it. Any argument against the light duty coil in my application?
OME light duty seem to lift approximately 1.5”-2”. Can I/Should I still use the Rusty’s spacers with it? From reading past threads, I thought I remembered that the Frankenlift uses the same spacer as the Rusty’s/Daystar 3/4”. If I can do this, I’d assume I’d need to top plates so I am once again not compressing the springs so much. If so, what top plates would I need? Would this provide too much lift for the OEM control arms? Replacing them isn’t an option – that’s too far IMO, and I don’t want to spend the cash on it. If it’s getting to that point, I’ll just throw in the springs alone (with shocks) and call it a day.
Also, if I do springs, I’ll do shocks. I’m feeling a little torn between the OME and Rancho. Is there any cost/benefit you could recommend for me? Is it really worth it to go for one of these two options for my road warrior, or is this overkill?
Overall, I don’t want to stiffen it up much (if it all). It’s 99% on the pavement, so it’s got to remain comfortable for the street.
I'm all ears, so feel free to throw out any other options/advice.
Thanks guys!
