feerocknok Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 I needed some more lift than the 1-3/4" lift spacers I bought, so I went back to the suspension shop, and asked em about stacking spacers. They recommended changing coils. They happened to have a set of 3" lift coils they took off an XJ that were only on for a week. I bought em for $100, basically new, only the truck won't start with a 20" lift due to having new springs. I guess they sold them for $160 to the other guy, so I saved a little money. 3" lift in front... just swap the coils? Do I worry about brake lines or links or anything? Here's the real question area... the back. To start things out, I'm pretty poor right now. I want to try to match the front end lift too. I have an extra set of leafs I took from a different suspension shop's trash pile. I don't know what they're from, but they're the same width as an MJs. Can I take a leaf out of that and bastardize my leaf pack for the lift? My dad thought a different idea could be to drop the spring hangers. Weld on lower hangers for the shackles to hang by and for the front of the springs to hang by. How's this idea to you guys? A 3" shackle lift I think'd be too big (I can make them myself, so no price problem), but any thoughts on this? Do they make 3" lift springs, or is it AAL? A reference photo for the spring hanger idea. (Not a good one though, lol) Image Not Found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 I would get a long AAL. They aren't that much money. Don't forget that any change in front height will throw the alignment off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87manche Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 I know skyjacker has a 3" long AAL, I've got one. I second petes recomendation. You will need to relocate the front brake lines. Unbolt the bracket that holds it to the body, then bend it down a bit and re attach. You should probably look at the rear line too, and get a replacement if it's not long enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 I'd bastard pack/slightly longer shackles it all the way. But I'm like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feerocknok Posted April 15, 2006 Author Share Posted April 15, 2006 What's the thought on making new spring hangers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 Lowering the hangers will get them caught up on things... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 What's the thought on making new spring hangers? IMHO ... bad idea. As already commented, they'll get hung up on things. ("Things" usually meaning rocks, but can also apply to tree stumps, old fences, dead cows ... whatever you're trying to over instead of around.) My '88 MJ had a 4" Trailmaster lift when I bought it, with the front control arm drop brackates. Same idea. I hated them. Rock magnets, is what they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWLONGSHOT Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 I'd bastard pack/slightly longer shackles it all the way. But I'm like that. This would be my choice as well!! CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feerocknok Posted April 16, 2006 Author Share Posted April 16, 2006 Sounds good. I think I'll bastardize, and for any extra lift height, I'll extend my shackles. Already relocated my brake line bracketry, and the engine comes in Friday. Feels odd, like I'm doing this all backwards, but this is how I have to do it right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pingpong Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 Use full size chevy drop shackles. the work great. Keep in mind that when you change your shackles, you will be moving your axle forward. Which can cause fitment issues on the front edge of the wheel well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 But if he has a sledgehammer, sawzall, or angle grinder, it would soon become a 'non-issue'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caspermj Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 I would get a long AAL. They aren't that much money. Don't forget that any change in front height will throw the alignment off. I used Rusty's long AAL and am happy with them. Got just over 3". Very reasonable price too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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