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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 03:38 PM
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I am unsure of my exact lift height. I measure 18 3/8" from the ground to the framerail next to the trans crossmember. I have the equivelent of 30" tires.
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 04:35 PM
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I estimate you have around 11" of lift

Seriously tho post a picture, there are people here that can simply look at the pic and wager a close guess
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 04:50 PM
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11"! Um, no. I guess around 5" but want to know for sure because im buying new springs to replace the ones I have and the spacers and want the correct length. Heres a pic.
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 05:00 PM
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To get the correct measurement, you cannot measure from the ground. There is too much variation in actual tire sizes and pressures that will affect the demension. Measure from the top of the axle tube to the bottom of the frame rail directly above the axle.

Quoted from NAXJA:

Checking Front Ride Height

Measure front ride height with the vehicle unloaded (no luggage or passengers) and with the fuel tank full.

Place the vehicle on a level surface and measure the veryical distance between the top of the axle tube (A) and the underside of the frame sill (B). Refer to Figure 1 for driver's side measurement and Figure 2 for passenger side measurement. Be sure each measurement is taken from the top of the tube and not from the axle or shift motor housings.

With Standard or Soft Ride Suspension, vertical distance should be 17 cm (6-3/4 inches) plus or minus 13 mm (1/2 inch). With Heavy Duty Suspension, vertical distance should be 20 cm (7-3/4 inches) plus or minus 13 mm (1/2 inch).

Checking Rear Ride Height

Measure rear ride height with the vehicle unloaded (no luggage or passengers) and with the fuel tank full.

Place the vehicle on a level surface and measure the vertical distance between the top of the axle tube (C) and the underside of the frame sill (D) inboard of the jounce bumper (E).

With Standard or Soft Ride Suspension, vertical distance should be 15 cm (6 inches) plus or minus 13 mm (1/2 inch). With Heavy Duty Suspension, vertical distance should be 18 cm (7 inches) plus or minus 13 mm (1/2 inch).


Here's the link: http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=912893
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 05:36 PM
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Thanks for the link, according to the more involved method on the naxja site, Im at 5" lift exactly.
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 06:46 PM
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Hey not to thread jack but I have the exact same question.....

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It's raining here so I can't take any measurements
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 07:02 PM
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Hey not to thread jack but I have the exact same question.....
If those are 31s then you have a 3" lift
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 07:11 PM
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Looks taller than my 3" lift with 31s. I'd say 5
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 07:28 PM
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my guess would be 3"
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 07:45 PM
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Looks like 3 to me also...when I was at 4.5 with 31s it sat a lot higher than that
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 07:53 PM
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Measure from the center of the rim to the bottom of the stock fender flare hight ... Stock is 17 inches so whatever you have more than that is how much lift you have
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 08:19 PM
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Well the tires are lt245/75/16s. I'll try to measure soon.
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by letsgomuddin
11"! Um, no. I guess around 5" but want to know for sure because im buying new springs to replace the ones I have and the spacers and want the correct length. Heres a pic.
it was a joke fella
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Old Nov 28, 2012 | 07:09 AM
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I had hoped so
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