can i use coil spring spacers for offroading

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Jan 8, 2011 | 10:27 PM

whitearabb71

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From: Illinois

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 inline 6

can i use coil spring spacers for offroading

ok my question is can i use spacers for the coil springs if i plan to go offroading or are they just for looks. ive never used them and i dont want to waste my money on something thats not going to preform like i want it to. i have new springs under the jeep now but i want a little more wheel clearance in the front

thank you to anyone that replies

Jan 8, 2011 | 10:29 PM

DocOrng XJ

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From: Linthicum, Md

Year: 1987

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 1987 4.0L (242 CID) I6 RENIX FI 242 173 hp (129 kW) @ 4600 rpm, 224 lb•ft (304 N-m) @ 4000RPM

yes coil spacers will work for off-road use

but nothing beats good ol' coils meant for the specific job

Jan 8, 2011 | 10:43 PM

whitearabb71

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Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 inline 6

but if i flex there not going to fall out are there? ive never used them before so im clueless haha i have 3" springs under it now and all i want is 3/4 of an inch

Jan 8, 2011 | 10:51 PM

1tonxj

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From: Colorado...BAILEY,CO...BYATCH !

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Model: Cherokee (XJ)

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they only fall off if you unseat your coil ,so first your suspension needs to drop enough to unseat the coil...you can drill and bolt them to the tower and even super glue them so they don't drop when unseating a coil...I have a 2 spacer on top of a 6.5 coil it stays there just fine with long arms .