Spring coils '06

[diyman]

Hi to everyone!

I'm a newcomer to the group, and I haven't introduced myself in the
proper section ( i'm waiting to shoot some pics in nice surroundings ).

I'm the first owner of a '06 KJ Limited, built in Venezuela.

Only yesterday I realized it has only 2 O2 sensors... front ones, PCM is
surely reprogrammed at the plant, You can guess why....

I love the vehicle and I'm satisfied with her set aside the reliability
issues known to every man on earth, ball joints to begin with.
Part of my budget is spent on her, guess what had I bought a second
hand one....
I knew this happens, but not so soon and sudden, and I never ever
overload, I've always known it's really a bad practice.

Here's a new one. After just -38k- as I tried to creep under my KJ
BTW I'm slimming down, so no kidding please, I realized I was barely able
to do so. I took a look at the coils .... sagged!! I has already noticed
I had to replace a front jouncer, but I thought It was due to ageing.
I'm also about to replace the rack & pinion as it's leaking.
Struts are KYB GR-2, proper part N. for the Liberty KJ.
I know I'm about to curse..but I'm not willing to lift her, at least for
now.

Thanks in advance for reading this (long) post, any ideas welcome.

 

[TAHOE]

If you do not want to lift it, abouthe only option is to replace the springs with new factory ones. That will get your ride height back, but expect it to sag again.
You can do a "clevis" lift which will gain you 1/2-1", but you still have saggy springs
You may also look for a set of stock CRD springs, they are much stiffer, won't sag, but most likely you will get a little lift.... how much, I cannot tell you. It may just make jeep sit level or you may have to get a rear isolator or 2 to bring rear up slightly too. Other than that, you either live with it or lift it.

 

[diyman]

Thank You Tahoe

Not bad thoughts, and no, I can't live with it.
I'm looking around to get national 'reinforced' colis. After all
original Mopars are probably made here too, like Dana shafts.

Here you see many guys with lifted 4 wheelers, but due to
the high degree of civilization here (??!!) you always must be
prepared to steer abruptedly, with some rollover risk.
So I'd rather not take any..
Also Diesel engines are rare here, and US brands don't assemble
any such model down here, so no CRD's coils, nice idea anyway.

Thanks again

 

[tommudd]

go with OME light or medium duty only lift an inch to 1.5 inches. Mine lifted 4 inches actually handles better than stock!