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Old 11-02-2011, 08:53 PM
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I have a 95 ZJ. it has been lifted 3 inches (so I am told.) It has spacers in the front but i have no idea how the back was lifted. It all looks stock to me. SO i guess that my 1st question. 2nd. Even with the lift the front still sits lower than the back. I was told that i can put v8 springs on the front and it will fix the problem. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks
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They probably installed some front springs on the rear to lift it, then added spacers to the front trying to level it. JMO
Yes you can substitute V8 front springs to get an extra 1/12"-2" of lift depending on condition/age. Also, the Up-Country springs raise the ZJ 1&1/2" higher than a regular ZJ if you can find one so equipped. Look for the sticker in the left rear quarter window when scrounging at the JY.
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Thanks for the info. I was pretty sure that you could. I still have some other stuff that I need to do before I think about going taller. Power steering pump and cv axles. The guy that had this before me trashed it offroad and never properly cleaned it. Its sad cause its a pretty straight jeep for having 318k on the body.
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You have a 3in spacer on the front? Or a 2in one?
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I believe its a 2 inch spacer
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If its 2 in front and a f>r swap yiu need more lift in.front.
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I would get 3.5 coils from AOR. and some shocks.
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Thanks for the tips. Looking into getting the springs. Can't wait to see what it looks like with more lift and tires
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Originally Posted by 1995ZJ89
Thanks for the tips. Looking into getting the springs. Can't wait to see what it looks like with more lift and tires
More like a jeep should. Id get the RE ones. Even IRO. I have them and it rides nice. I have a hybrid lift. But my coils are the same.
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