Removing 2" spring spacers
04-23-2013, 04:31 PM
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Removing 2" spring spacers
Hey guys. I have another question. I need to remove the 2" spring spacers to get my Jeep back to being level. I am posting a picture to go along with this question to give a visual. In the pic below, you can see how the previous added a couple of inches to the control arms. He did this to all the control arms. If I remove the 2" springs spacers from the front, will that cause any issues? I am already planning on building a 3 link for the front so i don't want to buy replacement control arms. If you think there will be issues after removing the springs spacers I will just keep driving the Jeep with the rear end lower than the front. **ETA** The reason the rear sits lower now, is I removed the 3" lift blocks previous owner had and installed a bastard pack as well as shackle relocation brackets.
04-23-2013, 04:35 PM
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Jesus! How much lift is on that thing?
Those aren't butt welded are they?
If you pull the spacers (with the arms at that angle) I'd bet the castor is going to change dramatically. Are the arms adjustable at all?
Those aren't butt welded are they?
If you pull the spacers (with the arms at that angle) I'd bet the castor is going to change dramatically. Are the arms adjustable at all?
04-23-2013, 04:40 PM
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From what I can figure, it is close to 7" in the front. The caster is already bad. I think that is where my DW is coming from and no, they are not adjustable. I don't think they are butt welded. I am sitting around 5" of lift in the rear now.
04-23-2013, 08:45 PM
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Bump... Will there be any issues that I need to be aware of before removing the 2" spring spacers with regards to the control arms?
04-24-2013, 08:56 PM
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Last bump for answers. Am I asking a stupid question? Will there be anything negative I need to look out for if I remove the 2" spacers? All the control have been extended about 2". I am pretty sure it will push my axle a couple of inches forward. Will this also cause any issues with caster and pinion angle?
04-24-2013, 09:33 PM
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This was pretty much the answer. Take those off and yes your caster will more than likely be off puttin your DS at a worse angle. What about a trac bar, is it aftermarket. 2" doesn't seem like alot but depending on what PO did can make a difference.
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Depending on what it'll set your castor to, you might have some bumpsteer problems after you lower the jeep if the arms are too long.
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