I had a 2010 hemi with the tow package, the forward rake was exactly like yours here before the lift. Sitting one inch lower than the rear. I find it bizarre cause some other WKs are more balanced out, mine looked like the front end collapsed
I want to do the same with my Cherokee Laredo but I'm afraid I will have to upgrade upper control arms I'm hearing half have replaced them and half haven't and I'm getting mixed results
You need to be a bit clever on re-assembly to compress the spring, especially if you cannot disconnect the strut from the lower control arms (stuck bolts) like I couldn't. However even though when it's unloaded it seems way too tall, these springs are pretty squishy for the weight of the jeep and it compresses down quite a bit once it's on the ground. Geometry of the ball joint at regular ride height really isn't bad. Any bigger than this kit though and you'll definitely need longer upper control arms.
They are 255/75/17 half worn Wrangler SRA's that came on Wrangler Sport trims. They rub the plastic near the pinch weld ever so slightly at full lock. Did have to run a spacer to clear the calipers in the front, back probably didn't need them 🤷♂
@@hylandshire nice! I'm running stock JL wheels 245/75 with 1.5 inch wheel spacers and they rub the inner fender slightly instilling a lift now should look just like yours after I'm done have u noticed a difference in steering?
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Highly suggest getting propper upper control arms or your chances of snapping your ball joints will be very high with the angles on the stock arms.
Thanks for the suggestion! And yes, complete control arms are on the list for the future!
What brand of lift kit was this?
I had a 2010 hemi with the tow package, the forward rake was exactly like yours here before the lift. Sitting one inch lower than the rear. I find it bizarre cause some other WKs are more balanced out, mine looked like the front end collapsed
That’s a leveling kit
I want to do the same with my Cherokee Laredo but I'm afraid I will have to upgrade upper control arms I'm hearing half have replaced them and half haven't and I'm getting mixed results
You need to be a bit clever on re-assembly to compress the spring, especially if you cannot disconnect the strut from the lower control arms (stuck bolts) like I couldn't. However even though when it's unloaded it seems way too tall, these springs are pretty squishy for the weight of the jeep and it compresses down quite a bit once it's on the ground. Geometry of the ball joint at regular ride height really isn't bad. Any bigger than this kit though and you'll definitely need longer upper control arms.
How many miles did you get out of your upper ball joints after install
I'm about 7K miles since install and no problems.
Hi , 285 70 r17 ?
255 75 r17
what size are them tires on the jk wheels?
They are 255/75/17 half worn Wrangler SRA's that came on Wrangler Sport trims. They rub the plastic near the pinch weld ever so slightly at full lock. Did have to run a spacer to clear the calipers in the front, back probably didn't need them 🤷♂
@@hylandshire nice! I'm running stock JL wheels 245/75 with 1.5 inch wheel spacers and they rub the inner fender slightly instilling a lift now should look just like yours after I'm done have u noticed a difference in steering?
@@Blake64 You'll definitely need an alignment but after that no change in the steering feel.
with all the videos of lifts on UA-cam you didn't take the time to watch any...
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