I have a 2004 Grand Cherokee, with only 104,000 miles on it. It's got the 6 cyl engine. I'm starting to do the Smyth Ute conversion, which as you know will make this into a UTE pickup.
I see that most owners that have done this already, raise the front end approx. 1" , so that the vehicle sits a little more level. I contacted Mark, at Smyth, and asked why do this, because I do not want the vehicle to be any higher.
He told me that once the conversion is completed, the vehicle weighs in at nearly 300 pounds lighter than stock. Since all that was removed from the rear end, the stock springs will make the vehicle sit higher in the rear.

My question is this : does anyone know of rear springs for my vehicle that are shorter than stock, but still retain the same ride quality of the stock springs ? As I said before, my goal is to have the Cherokee sit in a normal stance after the conversion. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated ! Thanks in advance.

 

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