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Replaced the saggy original springs on the '96 with my "budget lift" from Crown. HD front and rear springs, bushings, front spacers and u-bolts $325
This is what came out. I guess I found the source of some of the noise coming from the rear...
Before. Measured from center of rim to flare 17.75" front, 16.5" rear.
After. 20.25" front, 19" rear.
Not sure what stock height is, but I gained 2.5" both front and rear from my old, worn-out suspension. Happy with the ride, took it out in the dirt to get everything to settle. Feels good, but now I notice some subtle driveline vibes. Gotta wait for the lift at the shop to free up before I can investigate.
You got between 2 to 2.5 inches. Change out all your u joints on your driveshafts. I am at 2 inches now too. I had minor vibes and switched the u joints and that helped. They are probably due to be changed anyway.
Replaced the saggy original springs on the '96 with my "budget lift" from Crown. HD front and rear springs, bushings, front spacers and u-bolts $325
This is what came out. I guess I found the source of some of the noise coming from the rear...
Before. Measured from center of rim to flare 17.75" front, 16.5" rear.
After. 20.25" front, 19" rear.
Not sure what stock height is, but I gained 2.5" both front and rear from my old, worn-out suspension. Happy with the ride, took it out in the dirt to get everything to settle. Feels good, but now I notice some subtle driveline vibes. Gotta wait for the lift at the shop to free up before I can investigate.
So. ...you got a 2 1/2" lift?
Is that what the company claimed? - or was a number given?
Crown ... what part #? I'm interested in the rear springs. How much? got a link? Is it just called "Budget Boost" or whatever?
I got 2.5" from where I was with old, sagging springs. Look at my "after" numbers, measured from the center of the wheel to the bottom outside edge of the fender flare. Compare to your existing height measured in the same manner.
Originally Posted by RacerX
Is that what the company claimed? - or was a number given?
Crown ... what part #? I'm interested in the rear springs. How much? got a link? Is it just called "Budget Boost" or whatever?
This is a combo put together by one of the guys at the Crown retail location in Canton, MA. It's not an official "kit", it was just recommended by one of the guys there when I asked for an inexpensive lift alternative.
Leaf Spring, Rear #4886186 2ea
Bushing, Leaf Spring #52000503 2ea
Bushing, Leaf Spring #52000504 2ea
Spring, Coil, Front #52001125 2ea
U-bolt #52004010 4ea (for 8.25 rear end)
Nut, Flanged Hex #6502697 8ea
No part number given for the front coil spacers
I'll recommend you call the retail shop in Canton, MA to get individual prices, but I paid $327 for everything, including tax.
UPDATE: I talked to the guys at the Crown retail shop and they said they can't ship out of state. If you can't pick it up you may consider ordering from one of their distributors.
Originally Posted by RacerX
Looks Nice
Thanks
Last edited by ElMartillo; Dec 5, 2016 at 04:55 PM.
I got 2.5" from where I was with old, sagging springs. Look at my "after" numbers, measured from the center of the wheel to the bottom outside edge of the fender flare. Compare to your existing height measured in the same manner.
This is a combo put together by one of the guys at the Crown retail location in Canton, MA. It's not an official "kit", it was just recommended by one of the guys there when I asked for an inexpensive lift alternative.
Leaf Spring, Rear #4886186 2ea
Bushing, Leaf Spring #52000503 2ea
Bushing, Leaf Spring #52000504 2ea
Spring, Coil, Front #52001125 2ea
U-bolt #52004010 4ea (for 8.25 rear end)
Nut, Flanged Hex #6502697 8ea
No part number given for the front coil spacers
I'll recommend you call the retail shop in Canton, MA to get individual prices, but I paid $325 for everything, including tax.
Thanks
No man. You got 2.5 inches lift from stock up front and 2 in the rear. You got 3.5 inches above your saggy springs in the rear and nothing up front because your coils were fine.
No man. You got 2.5 inches lift from stock up front and 2 in the rear. You got 3.5 inches above your saggy springs in the rear and nothing up front because your coils were fine.
Huh?
Tomorrow, after the hangover has worn off, reread your post. I'm sure it won't make any sense even to you.
Woot! Bet that's the most excited you've ever felt about you Jeep being stuck in first...Lols
Originally Posted by a_shirey
That's awesome! Now only if it would shift ... Lol
honestly the fact that i got to drive it, and how crazy fast it is from a dead stop at WOT with the rear locked, the non shifting issue doesnt even phase me right now.
plus theres still lots of buttoning up to do before i can drive it daily, which is the eventual goal.
Tomorrow, after the hangover has worn off, reread your post. I'm sure it won't make any sense even to you.
What's confusing? You got 2.5 inches of lift in the front and 2 in the rear. Stock height is 17.5 from center of the hub to fender flare in the front and 17 inches in the rear. So that means, with your your measurements you got 2.5 up front and 2 in the back.
Agaim with your measurements, your old leaf springs were sagging about an inch. You gained 3 inches of net lift from your old springs.
Edit: going back and looking at your numbers, your old leafs were only sagging half a inch. So to answer racerX question about if you got 2.25 inches of lift in front and 2 in back, yes, that is what you got. Not in comparison to your old springs. But actual lift
Last edited by Martlor13; Dec 4, 2016 at 08:50 PM.
For the 2001 Sport, I changed the spark plugs, NGK 3459, oil with Rotella T-5 along with a Napa Gold filter and the transmission fluid with Valvoline Dex/Merc.
I DROVE IT AROUND THE BLOCK!!!!!!! takes of like a rocket it doesnt shift out of first but it moves!!
Excellent!!! What was the solution to the misfire? Wiring?
Originally Posted by Martlor13
What's confusing? You got 2.5 inches of lift in the front and 2 in the rear. Stock height is 17.5 from center of the hub to fender flare in the front and 17 inches in the rear.
No I'm pretty sure my numbers are correct. Looking back at old threads now and they all say 17.5 in the front 17 in the rear. But thanks for making me think so hard early in the morning haha
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XJs were raked from the factory.