Schindler

I have a set of 3" lift springs for my '93 ZJ that I intend to install. Although I really only plan on this being a temporary lift, I dont know how long it will actually take to get the lift set up I am thinking about having as the final set up. I was told that with only a 3" lift that the springs would be all I would need and should be okay with just putting only them on. I had in my mind to just get new shocks anyway since I would be there anyway and figured I might as well make sure im not "short" changing the range of having taller springs on. My question is, do I NEED to replace the lower links to have the lift function without causing an issue? Or is that only if I get shocks that allow for more drop? And I have also seen a bracket for relocating the front track bar? Thanx for any help.

Schindler

Bump. Anybody?

morando6784

Ya I'm new here, I'm kinda in the same spot, I would like to do a 3" lift as well but I here u need to get new track bars shocks and poss a tc drop plate. Then I here people say just lift it up and ur fine with shocks and be done. So would like to know more on this as well. ....... Bump

Schindler

Looks like we are on our own with this one man. haha! I would like to just go get a 4.5 long arm kit and call it good but that is down the road and I already have the 3" springs. I got some more tlc to give it but Im just gna throw em on and see what I get. I know the stock shocks can be used with a 3" but it doesnt do any justice to the lift because it limits the drop of the axle. Maybe by the time I get to it somebody will have chimed in.

Jordan1996 ZJ

im not sure if you NEED links or not, but you will need that track bar relocation thing, unless you want to do some drilling
i dont think you will be able to go with out longer shocks, the most you can go with stock shocks it 2" mabye

Toothpick

A three inch spring lift should be fine.

jeffl

I went with 3" spacers and longer shocks. Didnt move the TC or the track bar,but I will get the bracket for the track bar eventually. I dont think the TC needs moved with a 3" lift from what I have been reading on here.

Jordan1996 ZJ

yea, dont bother doing anything with the transfer case

Schindler

Cool. Thanx guys. I didnt figure anything needed be done with the TC. I will look into the track bar relocation bracket.

customzj73

Track bar will be fine, the tires will be about 3/4" more the the drivers side on the front and same but opposite on the rear. You will need longer shocks tho. Stock arms are fine up to 4"

Schindler

This is all good to hear. Makes working on a budget feel better I dont normally like to just "make it work for now", but if it isnt going to mess anything up I can handle that for a year or so untill the 4.5 long arm system happens.

Clayne_b

So when we doing that lift you keep bragging about?

Schindler

As soon as I get all the kinks taken care of. Oh wait, I forgot its a Jeep. Any time I guess! haha! T-Case swap first, and lift right after. Thats the plan anyway.