Lifted Jeep this weekend....Bad idea:(
03-09-2010, 08:58 AM
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Lifted Jeep this weekend....Bad idea:(
Well I installed a 3" coil spacer lift kit this weekend and it went good, that is until I drove it!
It rides stiff as all hell (still stock springs and shocks)
I can see that the drive shaft is now at a very different angle than stock and also I noticed a difference in power???
......Is that normal, will a 3" spacer lift cause a loss in power?
Also is it bad to run the drive shaft at this angle?
It rides stiff as all hell (still stock springs and shocks)
I can see that the drive shaft is now at a very different angle than stock and also I noticed a difference in power???
......Is that normal, will a 3" spacer lift cause a loss in power?
Also is it bad to run the drive shaft at this angle?
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03-09-2010, 09:01 AM
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with a 3" lift, the angle should be fine. As for the loss of power, no. if you put bigger tires on it then yes, but very little. and it will ride a bit stiffer
03-09-2010, 09:04 AM
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Is a ride this stiff going to burn out my springs? I will get new extended shocks soon, but will it be ok to run it like this for a bit?
03-09-2010, 09:15 AM
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it's riding stiffer because there is more pressure from bumps being transmitted into the control arms and thus into the body because the control arms are at a greater angle.
03-09-2010, 10:25 AM
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I bet the shocks are fully extended too, that in it's self will preload the springs to where you will have no actual spring action unless you hit a large bump. New longer shocks will fix the problem.
03-10-2010, 07:08 PM
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I dont see why a 3" spacer on a stock front coil should give you such a hard ride unless the shocks are fully extended.The new angle on the lower arms might make it a little firmer but the ride should be close to stock with original springs.
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An extreme LCA angle will cause for a rougher ride. I dont know enough about shocks to answer to that question but would assume an over extended shock more than likely will not perform well.
03-10-2010, 07:56 PM
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really? 3 inch coil spacer! the stock shacks are good for about 1 inch of lift. take the shocks off and you will prolly get a smoother ride!