alin313058

Hey guys im still learning jeeps n where everything is but theres a rod that goes in the middle of my springs that doesnt point straight down, and when i flex it hits the springs. What is that called and is it normal?

Xj88

In your front coils? Thats a bumpstop tower..the rubber piece on the end of that is your actual bumpstop. If it hits during flex it may be bent...

Bumpstops in the rear are on the "frame" directly above the u bolt plate.

alin313058

I dont think they're bent though.. I have a 4.5 inch life do those move when its lifted?

89eliminator

do they hit when the jeep is just sitting there, or only when you articulate the suspension?

alin313058

When its just sitting there they are pointed like 5-10 degrees forward and when i jacked up one side the other day it was hitting the coil

ktmracer419

How much lift? What lift? Shortarms?

Xj88

If its not too close when on flat ground your lower arms may just be too short..drawing your axle too far back..and when you flex, it pulls that coil in closer to the tower, and rubs it..my old 88 did that..because my arms were too short.

EDIT: and no..they dont move when you lift it.. Your axle may though..

alin313058

Its a 4.5 rough country short arm

alin313058

Isnt there a kit that i can buy that moves the axle back an inch? I remember reading it somewhere

alin313058

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Isnt there a kit that i can buy that moves the axle back an inch? I remember reading it somewhere. Or is it the short arms causing it?

93XJLI

you want to move your axle forward, not backwards. and yes, thats what causing it.

alin313058

Any recommendations on the kit i should get?

93XJLI

and set of adjustable uppers and lowers that your dear little heart desires.