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I was good with xj’s but cannot determine suspension height with tire size on mj’s yet. I bought this as it sits now. It’s on 31’s and the coils springs look painted/newer? The truck has almost no rust on the exterior and the leaf springs are surprisingly clean looking but not brand new. I think the suspension is at stock height and want see if anyone else can verify just by pictures. 

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Looks much higher than stock to me...but as you said tough to tell from pics. I'm looking at wheel well area...

I was good with xj’s but cannot determine suspension height with tire size on mj’s yet. I bought this as it sits now. It’s on 31’s and the coils springs look painted/newer? The truck has almost no rust on the exterior and the leaf springs are surprisingly clean looking but not brand new. I think the suspension is at stock height and want see if anyone else can verify just by pictures. 
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11 minutes ago, Tamadrummer said:

Measured the height from the ground to the fender and the front is sitting at 35” and the rear is at 35.5”. Can anyone out there on stock suspension and 31’s tell me their measurements??

 

Height from the ground is useless. Tire size, tire make and model, and even tire pressure and wheel width affect that. The best measurement is by following the link that Minuit provided, above. Please do that, and post back with your results.

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Optical illusion. On the lifted truck, the fender and flare have been removed up to the top of the bumper.

 

The yellow lines I added follow the line of the bottom of the rocker panels. Notice how at stock height the line cuts well into the wheels, about to the top of the center cap. On the lifted truck, the line just nicks the tops of the rims. I stand by my original estimate of a 3" to 4" lift.

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Here's mine stock height before and after ACOS to adjust the front. Its on 29ish tires. 
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I see what eagle means about the flare now. My flares are gone. Didn't realize they extend down past the fender and bumper. Might be why they're the first thing to get damage...

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This one may be same color as mine was before 2 different owners painted it two different colors. John Deere green over refrigerator white over O.E. maroon...blah. Prepping for Hugger orange now. Are all flares painted? Or molded in color...?

I see what eagle means about the flare now. My flares are gone. Didn't realize they extend down past the fender and bumper. Might be why they're the first thing to get damage...

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Base model (SporTruck) were black. Higher trim levels were painted.
Mine seemed very thin and fragile. Previous owner had bondo over cracks. I took them off and threw them away. Havnt decided to replace or leave the holes for next owner to make that decision

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Mine seemed very thin and fragile. Previous owner had bondo over cracks. I took them off and threw them away. Havnt decided to replace or leave the holes for next owner to make that decision

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According to some badging mine is an XLS

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On 11/23/2018 at 7:42 PM, Minuit said:

Measure your ride height to know for sure. It looks like it has a lift in the front. Not sure on the rear.

I finally measured the ride height and the front is at 10.25” and rear is at 10.5”. I figure it’s a 3” lift in the front? And maybe new leafs in the rear to match? I was going to do SOA but idk anymore with those leafs 

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8 hours ago, Tamadrummer said:

@Eagle would a SOA give me more than 6” on those measurements I gave? The leafs and shackles look stock

 

A SOA will generate a minimum of 5 inches above wherever you sit now (not relative to stock height, relative to YOUR height). It can be more, depending on the thickness of your spring pack. Here's what's involved:

 

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