Kanoilo

So I recently put a 4 inch coil spring kit in my zj Im just wondering if it would work an all if I threw in some 2 inch spacers, and got adjustable sway links, maybe adjustable control arms and longer brake lines if needed, would this all work? and if it would what would I need other than the spacers, like what other mods would I need for it to work? This is on my most pavement princess some off road rig

blackjack12982

Well, since none of us know what your lift kits consists of, it's impossible to say...

Kanoilo

Sorry, I'm kinda new, it's the rough country 4 inch coil spring kit, it's got the sway bar links, shocks, and lower control arms

4.3L XJ

6" is kinda tall for those short suspension links. The front is the same as our XJs. So the answer is yes you can do it, but the ride will be rough in the bumps on the front end. It would be better if you got some adjustable lowers to move the axles a little more to center. Yes you can do it I think in the rear too. But again, some longer lower links would be better and the adjustable links would I think get you away from any driveline vibes you might get from a change in pinion angle.

Kanoilo

so what your saying is, its doable yeah? and if I wanted to I'd just need to get the adjustable sway links and adjustable control arms front and back, and I know you said it might be rough so how would it hold up off road do you think?

blackjack12982

If you don't have adj trackbars yet, you're definitely going to need those.




The real question is, why do you need 6" of lift? I'm at 5.5", and I want to drop mine down a 0.5" or so. What tire size are you trying to run?

Kanoilo

Im just messing around with my jeep, first real project an all I just wanna see the limits and everything, want to see how it'd look with a 6 inch too, Im on stock right now but I've got 10 inch wheels on 33s coming in pretty soon here

blackjack12982

6" of lift and 33's is something for the mall.

Kanoilo

What is that? The mall?

blackjack12982

It's where you show all the chicks your 8 ft of unnecessary 8 ft of lift. You don't need anywhere close to 6" to fit 33's. I'm at 5.5", and mine gets a bit tippy at times.

Kanoilo

ahhh, I see what your saying, but would it rub at 4 inch? max flex an all I hear still might, but if I did get adj sway links, adj track bars, and adj control arms your saying it should work just fine yeah? and yeah it is kinda is for mall too hah its most DD but still definetly not going to forget about roading on it

country_boy454

Honestly if your going with 33s I wouldnt waste the time with 2 more inches of lift. 4" and 33s is perfect for anything your going to get into. Hell some minor trimming with my 3.5" and I can run my 34" SSW LTBs. I would be in a lot better shape with some adjustable control arms front and rear though! This was a test run and I proved to myself I can fit my 34s. This ZJ is mainly a tar baby as its my DD.




I run 255-70/16 Hankook Dynapro ATm's

blackjack12982

Toss the 33's on it a 4", and get out your sawzall. Cut and roll the fenders. The extra 2" is going to make you more cool at high school or the mall, but it's going to bring the suck if you actually wheel it. 6" of lift and adjustable short arms is going to bring the suck.

I've spent a lot of money getting mine to 5.5" reliably. I still need to address my steering, braking, and within the next year or so, I'll be building my long arms. The control arm angles at 6" are going to lead to a pretty harsh ride, even with the best shocks.

My suggestion, keep it at 4", and when you have a very firm handle on the amount of money that you're going to sink into this then you can go "big boy" from there.

Kanoilo

Awesome I see what your saying thanks for the pics an all that's pretty awesome u got the 34s on that 3.5 I'll probably juststick it with the 4 on 33s with some trimming then

Kanoilo

What build did you all do to get at 5.5 reliably? I'll probably just keep it at 4 then if it's going to make it harsh at 6 offroad I mean afterall it not my priority for the mall look and like your saying I'll go big later when I have a bigger grasp an all on how it all works an all