Coil spacers and rear shackles - thoughts
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Coil spacers and rear shackles - thoughts
So here's my situation. 2000 xj with 195k miles. About a year ago I bought a disaster TJ. Ended up losing money selling and to make me feel better, switched wheels/ tires. Same size wheels, must be bigger tires. They rub in front when in reverse and turned and the back when bottoming out grinds. Probably getting a boat, so want a little room in between.
So, was thinking of getting a 1 in lift in coil spacers and rear shackles. Probably the $80-100 sets in eBay. Anyone have experience with those and how long of in install it could be. With the TJ, the rear shock bolts snapped and I could not get out. So now I am afraid after that even though mine has nowhere near the rust it had.
Also, would a 1 in lift be enough possibly and not require any other changes. Don't want to end up spending $700 on a $1500 vehicle.
So, was thinking of getting a 1 in lift in coil spacers and rear shackles. Probably the $80-100 sets in eBay. Anyone have experience with those and how long of in install it could be. With the TJ, the rear shock bolts snapped and I could not get out. So now I am afraid after that even though mine has nowhere near the rust it had.
Also, would a 1 in lift be enough possibly and not require any other changes. Don't want to end up spending $700 on a $1500 vehicle.
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Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
So here's my situation. 2000 xj with 195k miles. About a year ago I bought a disaster TJ. Ended up losing money selling and to make me feel better, switched wheels/ tires. Same size wheels, must be bigger tires. They rub in front when in reverse and turned and the back when bottoming out grinds. Probably getting a boat, so want a little room in between.
So, was thinking of getting a 1 in lift in coil spacers and rear shackles. Probably the $80-100 sets in eBay. Anyone have experience with those and how long of in install it could be. With the TJ, the rear shock bolts snapped and I could not get out. So now I am afraid after that even though mine has nowhere near the rust it had.
Also, would a 1 in lift be enough possibly and not require any other changes. Don't want to end up spending $700 on a $1500 vehicle.
So, was thinking of getting a 1 in lift in coil spacers and rear shackles. Probably the $80-100 sets in eBay. Anyone have experience with those and how long of in install it could be. With the TJ, the rear shock bolts snapped and I could not get out. So now I am afraid after that even though mine has nowhere near the rust it had.
Also, would a 1 in lift be enough possibly and not require any other changes. Don't want to end up spending $700 on a $1500 vehicle.
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So here's my situation. 2000 xj with 195k miles. About a year ago I bought a disaster TJ. Ended up losing money selling and to make me feel better, switched wheels/ tires. Same size wheels, must be bigger tires. They rub in front when in reverse and turned and the back when bottoming out grinds. Probably getting a boat, so want a little room in between.
So, was thinking of getting a 1 in lift in coil spacers and rear shackles. Probably the $80-100 sets in eBay. Anyone have experience with those and how long of in install it could be. With the TJ, the rear shock bolts snapped and I could not get out. So now I am afraid after that even though mine has nowhere near the rust it had.
Also, would a 1 in lift be enough possibly and not require any other changes. Don't want to end up spending $700 on a $1500 vehicle.
So, was thinking of getting a 1 in lift in coil spacers and rear shackles. Probably the $80-100 sets in eBay. Anyone have experience with those and how long of in install it could be. With the TJ, the rear shock bolts snapped and I could not get out. So now I am afraid after that even though mine has nowhere near the rust it had.
Also, would a 1 in lift be enough possibly and not require any other changes. Don't want to end up spending $700 on a $1500 vehicle.
In regards to install, all depends on vehicle. Seized bolts turn any project into a nightmare. I would start soaking the shackle and shock bolts ahead of time. I would think a couple hours should be enough to get your project done.
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Be prepared for bolts snapping off and rust and dirt in every crevice of your body when working under the car. I had to replace shock absorbers as well with a about 2-3 inch lift on the rear so bear that in mind if you go higher.
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My 01 just hit 200k. Springs are saggy as ****. The front is an inch and a half lower than it should be and the rear springs are nearly bent backward. Replace your springs first. Soak every Bolt with PB or mystery oil. If you put shackles in the rear and your leaf springs are already shot then it'll just damage them more.
A pair of coils aren't really very expensive. And leaf springs are about $100 per side, plus a few bucks more for bolts. Probably about $300-350 tops for two coils and two leaf packs and some hardware.
A pair of coils aren't really very expensive. And leaf springs are about $100 per side, plus a few bucks more for bolts. Probably about $300-350 tops for two coils and two leaf packs and some hardware.