Fender height problem

[renegade 04]

I was wondering if 18 inches from the middle of my hubs to the bottom of my fender is to low. I was wondering because I want to put 245/70/R16 general grabber at2's on it. I have a 2004 Renegade.

 

[Luke]

That is about 1" lower than stock.

 

[tommudd]

I was wondering if 18 inches from the middle of my hubs to the bottom of my fender is to low. I was wondering because I want to put 245/70/R16 general grabber at2's on it. I have a 2004 Renegade.

Yes you've sagged over an inch. 245-70s will more than likely rub

 

[renegade 04]

What is the best option to correct this sagging problem.

 

[CzarKJ]

A new suspension. BUT if that isn't in the budget right now. You could do a clevis lift to help out a little. I was at 18.5 when I put on my generals 245/70/16 and I rubbed a bunch until I did a clevis and molded the plastic some.

 

[renegade 04]

If I get this lift is there anything else I will need to do the lift Rusty's KJ Liberty 2.5" Suspension Kit ('02-'07) - KJ Liberty ('02-'07) - Jeep Suspension Lift Kits - Jeep Suspension.

 

[Luke]

lol .. that's a loaded question

It only appears to be a good deal. There are much better options out there.

Start here : http://jeepinbyal.com/jeep-liberty-kj/lift-kits.html

 

[Jo6pak]

You'll be advised against a spacer lift for several reasons.

Your coils are already sacked and the spacer will only exacerbate the problem. Your ride will be terrible after installing the spacers with the shot coils.
Sadly there are no shortcuts when doing this without having more issues.
The clevis adjustment will help short term and not cost anything, but you will need new shocks/coils soon before other suspension and steering parts begin to take a beating.

Read through the FAQs in the Lift threads.

 

[tommudd]

Whats been recommended above is good advice. At 125,000 miles you're at least 50,000 past due. Heck I replaced my suspension first time at 20,000 miles and it ride and handled 50 times better.
But stay away from any type of spacers/ Rustys full spring lift/ Skyjacker and a few more

Look at OME or Ironman advertised at 1.5 inches but give you about 2.25 -2.50

 

[TheZombieNinja3]

The rustys link he posted says no spaces or blocks, I don't know how much I am sagging but I am sure I'm sagging. But the link he posted, What exactly does that do? Is it a suspension replacement? Sorry I am new to lifts. Also, what is a good lift without needing to change to a SFA? (Sorry to thread jack for a second there)

 

[CzarKJ]

The rustys link he posted says no spaces or blocks, I don't know how much I am sagging but I am sure I'm sagging. But the link he posted, What exactly does that do? Is it a suspension replacement?

There are no spacers in that kit butttt... you do get what you pay for. Here's an account of what happens with that kit. http://www.jeepkj.com/forum/f203/rustys-suspension-lift-54862/

The people above are suggesting the known and proven lift kits.

 

[TheZombieNinja3]

There are no spacers in that kit butttt... you do get what you pay for. Here's an account of what happens with that kit. http://www.jeepkj.com/forum/f203/rustys-suspension-lift-54862/

The people above are suggesting the known and proven lift kits.

I see now, I edited my post and added a second question, What is a good cheap lift that works without having to change to a SFA?

 

[tjkj2002]

good cheap lift that works

What is your idea of cheap? Just asking since "good" and "cheap" generally do not go together when your dealing with lifts.


Plus thinking "SFA" you gotta take that "cheap" and throw it out the window cause it just ain't going to happen.For what I have in my front axle alone,which is not a lot for a built for abuse HP44,you can do a nice 3" lift,re-gear and add F/R ARB's,and buy new tires.

 

[renegade 04]

thank you for the help! I thought that rusty's lift was junk but wanted to see what everybody hear had to say. So it looks like I will need to replace my entire suspension both front and back.

 

[TheZombieNinja3]

What is your idea of cheap? Just asking since "good" and "cheap" generally do not go together when your dealing with lifts.


Plus thinking "SFA" you gotta take that "cheap" and throw it out the window cause it just ain't going to happen.For what I have in my front axle alone,which is not a lot for a built for abuse HP44,you can do a nice 3" lift,re-gear and add F/R ARB's,and buy new tires.

I'm looking to avoid sfa. I want to lift the jeep 2-3 inches effectively for roughly in the area of 1000-1200 without needing to re-gear

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[tjkj2002]

I'm looking to avoid sfa. I want to lift the jeep 2-3 inches effectively for roughly in the area of 1000-1200 without needing to re-gear

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Either OME or Ironman will be good and add JBA's UCA's for less then $1200.245/75R16's is borderline max tire size before needing to re-gear though 4.10's and 245/75's would be perfect gearing/tire size combo.

 

[TheZombieNinja3]

Any helpful links as to where to buy?

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[tjkj2002]

Any helpful links as to where to buy?

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[renegade 04]

how long do you think i can keep the current sagging suspension for with out having major problems?

 

[CzarKJ]

With new tires or without? People seem to drive forever with their old suspension around here as long as they don't increase the tire size.