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Got my strut spacers installed today. Went pretty easy and I love the way it came out. Couldn't afford a full lift and bigger tires, so I opted just to level the front out. Here's the before and after.
Before
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/i...9/B4Side-1.jpg
After
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/i...fterSide-1.jpg
Here is a really good write up by Matt for anyone interested in doing this.
Matts Write Up
Good work. Simple and Elegant..Im trying hard to get my mom in a Jeep. She keeps throwing out nissan models..:mad:
looks great. can't go wrong for the price. :)
:) looks nice did you measure
The price is def right, and yea I did measure. Gained an honest 1/2in.
I can tell a slight different in the front... Do you have any future lift plans for her?
I'd love to put a full lift in it and some bigger tires. Just can't afford all of that right now. I think when it comes time for new rubber I'll probably try to do it then.
Looks Good!
Thinking of throwing a set on Sean? they're a breeze to do on stock vehicles :)
I dont know yet. would have to convince the wife ;)
Its only about $40 that should be a easy convincing!Quote:
Originally Posted by sean112280
you know...as mentioned they're only $40... and any easy way to convince her is to simply remind her of the gas money you're saving by not having to go on a few hour drive to ________.Quote:
Originally Posted by sean112280
I can bring down some tools when I come to MD. wont take us long at all to install them. :)
Where do u get them at? Jba website?
yeah. may want to give Marlin a call to check stock.. when I ordered mine it took about 2 weeks because he was just having an order made.... so if he has them in stock now he should be able to get it to you with plenty of time to spare before the 8th.
Juat dont tell her, my old lady still does not know they are on hersQuote:
Originally Posted by sean112280
I little birdy told me that The Steel Armadillo will be selling strut spacers in the VERY near future.
Jon, any idea on a price?
Not yet, but I will beat the compititions price.Quote:
Originally Posted by CmmdrDan
Awesome!
How near is the near future?
I need to get my hands on one to draw out the outline or remove my front lift, just looking for a sample one and we are ready to go.Quote:
Originally Posted by sean112280
(If anyone has one they can trace and mail me the actual specs that would be appreciated)
I'm going to get the Rusty's offroad Leveling spacer and put on my front. I think i'm going to order it monday maybe. I could trace the design if you want or if someone else gets to it first. Can't wait to get another .5" of height on the front! I'm so tempted to buy an entire 2 inch lift and put on my XK along with the OME springs already there. If i could just get someone to fab the Drop plate for the front diff I think it would work great. (And some JBA UCAs). Could be the poor mans 4 inch lift.
Absolutely, If you pick one up lay it on a piece of paper and draw it out for me, thickness I have but the exact size I do not have because I have the RR lift. I will have the lift completed sometime within 30 days as well for those who are looking for that option.Quote:
Originally Posted by superacerc
I just ordered a pair today. I will post pics on the 8th when I put them on my XK.
I should get a pair but so I can sit back and watch Matt put them on.. haha. I hate not having money..
lol....I am going to help him, not just sit back....although....hmmm good idea Dan. lol
I will need actual specs as I will be unable to get size from a photo, if possible trace it out on a piece of paper before the instal and mail me the paper (unless you are really good at cad or something that will not change size when transmitted electronicly).
If you export it in PDF it will not change the size - but you'd need to also incorporate a scale factor with the appropriate units. Of course you can change the zoom though in PDF... but yeah, it's still risky.
ill do the driver side to show you how its done, then let you go to town on the passenger side! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by sean112280
Sounds good to me Matt.
Jon i will trace them out for you. I will get them in tomorrow, and check them out and get them traced. Send me your address in a pm.
looks good dude... makes me want to throw one on mine and get rid of the BB.
bump, you have any measurements front and rear to see if this actually leveled out the front...
considering these with a set of CRD front springs and XK towpackage rear coils
I had a couple pics of the measurement on the front. Can't find them on my computer right now though. It did give the front a true 1/2 inch. And I don't think I ever measured the back, I don't think it would change it much, if at all.