1989 Eliminator Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 So I decided to give my MJ a small 2" budget lift with coil spacers and shackles. Yes this is a simple project but I like write-ups, personal experiences and pictures! :D :typing: 1989 Jeep MJ Eliminator 2WD Straight 6 For the coil spacers, I worked on one side at a time. I jacked the frame up on one side then placed a jack stand on that same side. Then I placed the jack under the front axle and raised the axle up a bit. I did this so I could take off the: coil hold down bracket, lower control arm (one side of the arm), shocks, trac bar, and sway bar links. This was all needed to take out the coil spring. You can use a coil compressor but I didnt get one. THEN... The bumpstop. This is taken off by SCREWING IT OFF. It is not welded. At least on my 89. So take a pipe wrench and screw off the end of the bumpstop so you can slide on the coil spacer. Place in the coil spring and then do the same for the other side! As shown below is the bumpstop. It looks welded together but it actually screws off. The shackles are very easy. Spray penetrating fluid on the fours bolts, lift the back of the truck up and put jack stands on both sides. Letting the axle hang is the leaf springs neutral position so no pressure is present. Un-bolt the old shackle and put in the new one! :driving: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
91Pioneer Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Nice. A little off-topic but are those new tires? What size are they? I'm shopping for tires for my red 91 2WD short box. I like those but I think they're a bit aggressive (& expensive) for a street truck. So just curious... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1989 Eliminator Posted September 30, 2014 Author Share Posted September 30, 2014 Yeah they were a little expensive but I like them and will be awesome in the snow. They are BFG All-Terrains KO. 30" x 9.5" on 15" rims. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trapperbb Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 where did you get your shackles ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Warrior Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 where did you get your shackles ?Those are Chevy drop shackles. You can usually find them on the shelf at your local parts store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trapperbb Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 where did you get your shackles ?Those are Chevy drop shackles. You can usually find them on the shelf at your local parts store. how much drop would so a 2'' chev drop shackles gives a comanche 2'' lift ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Warrior Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Correct. The Chevy drop shackles will net about 2" of lift on an MJ. Here is a comparison of the stock MJ shackle and the Chevy drop shackle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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