Another .75 polyspacer question

[styng88]

I looked at Rusty's site, and they're only $20? I can even the suspension in my Libby for a mere $20? Will it work on a pre-lowered?

 

[JeepJeepster]

yes, and yes. There are pics of people who have done it. I really dont like the look and when you put weight in it or hook a boat up to it, it will look like its saging alot. I like it being higher in the rear.

 

[Bennett]

hmm not a bad idea, because then I think the whole clevis lift goes away. I sometimes wonder how well the clevis is holding with it not entirely put together. I might pick up a set of these, because I am replacing the front shocks soon.

Bennett

 

[Bennett]

What about this???

Strut Plate:
http://rustysoffroad.com/Merchant2/...OD&Product_Code=KJSP&Category_Code=sus_kj_par

OR is it better to use the the .75 poly spacer?

Thanks
Bennett

 

[Eddo]

What about this???

Strut Plate:
http://rustysoffroad.com/Merchant2/...OD&Product_Code=KJSP&Category_Code=sus_kj_par

OR is it better to use the the .75 poly spacer?

Thanks
Bennett

The .75 poly spacer is the EXACT same as the daystar 1.5" poly spacer for alot cheaper. I had both of them sitting in my garage at one time.

The 1/4" plate just goes over the top of the strut assembly and gives about 1/2" of lift or a little less.

 

[Bennett]

What about this???

Strut Plate:
http://rustysoffroad.com/Merchant2/...OD&Product_Code=KJSP&Category_Code=sus_kj_par

OR is it better to use the the .75 poly spacer?

Thanks
Bennett

The .75 poly spacer is the EXACT same as the daystar 1.5" poly spacer for alot cheaper. I had both of them sitting in my garage at one time.

The 1/4" plate just goes over the top of the strut assembly and gives about 1/2" of lift or a little less.

Since I already have the rusty's 2.5" spring lift. Which would you recommend? will both give the same amount of height?

I want it to sit level, without the current clevis lift I have right now.

Thanks
Bennett

 

[Eddo]

What about this???

Strut Plate:
http://rustysoffroad.com/Merchant2/...OD&Product_Code=KJSP&Category_Code=sus_kj_par

OR is it better to use the the .75 poly spacer?

Thanks
Bennett

The .75 poly spacer is the EXACT same as the daystar 1.5" poly spacer for alot cheaper. I had both of them sitting in my garage at one time.

The 1/4" plate just goes over the top of the strut assembly and gives about 1/2" of lift or a little less.

Since I already have the rusty's 2.5" spring lift. Which would you recommend? will both give the same amount of height?

I want it to sit level, without the current clevis lift I have right now.

Thanks
Bennett

The .75" poly spacer will give just about 1.5" of lift and probably be too high with rusty's springs.

I would recommend the 1/4" strut plate spacer. That is essentially the equilivant of doing a 1/4" clevis lift. Will give you around 3/8-1/2" of lift.

 

[Bennett]

Just thought of somthing...

If I put that plate in, it will lower the whole strut assembly. Wouldn't that cause balljoint problems? As like the OTT lift uses the same principle and others have complained of problems.

Bennett

 

[JeepJeepster]

I believe if you put the spacer, or different strut plate in, you get ball joint contact. I would post this on the lost website to find out more info.

 

[Eddo]

Just thought of somthing...

If I put that plate in, it will lower the whole strut assembly. Wouldn't that cause balljoint problems? As like the OTT lift uses the same principle and others have complained of problems.

Bennett

Yes, that is a very good point. Most people actually don't reconize what actually cause the contact.

However, it is only a 1/4" spacer so it is not enough to cause a problem. The OTT spacer was like 1.25" so you have quite a bit of difference.

Also, doing too large of a clevis lift will result in upper ball joint contact problems. The strut assembly is what stops the wheel from drooping any further. Thus if you add a clevis lift (moving the clamp down) or large over the top spacer, the wheel will droop futher. When the wheel droops it takes the upper control arm with the upper ball joint on it down. When this goes down far enough it start to swing down and hits the springs usually right at the upper ball jount.

So in short a 1/4" or even 1/2" spacer is not going be a problem. Once you start getting around an 1" is where you will have problems.

 

[Bennett]

Thanks so much!!!

Bennett

 

[the1jferg]

Did it on my prelow. Raises an inch and a half

 

[Bennett]

Did it on my prelow. Raises an inch and a half

The spacer?

 

[styng88]

I looked and didn't see a how to. Is there one for taking the front shocks/struts? Is this a fiarly painless job?

 

[Bennett]

I looked and didn't see a how to. Is there one for taking the front shocks/struts? Is this a fiarly painless job?

Fairly, but time consuming kinda...

Here's an overview:
http://www.jeepkj.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=622

There are some pics of the install process:
http://jeepkj.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=2638&

Bennett

 

[JeepJeepster]

Hehe, one of those is my post. Hope it helps him some.

Edit: im jealous! mypost wasent put into how-to and i had pics!!

 

[Bennett]

Hehe, one of those is my post. Hope it helps him some.

Yeah they are excellent pictures!

When I take off my front suspension I am going to try to get some more.