1/2" Spacers for rear suspension.

[stites-xk]

Cool man! Plus a six pack is always good to have around.

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[Matt]

Ok i started making some spacers.... method seems to work alright. Just one issue that I wanted to run by you guys.

I made an idiot mistake and ordered a 5" hole saw to make my 5" diameter spacer. WELL, a 5" hole saw makes a 5" hole, and the piece that gets cut out of that hole isn't quite 5".... closer to 4.75".

Functionally this really isn't a big issue (i'll run the ones I already made on my rig regardless) because they cover the full spring area. But wanted to know what you guys thought. If this isn't Kosher, i'll have to get another $40 saw.

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Id honestly say if you think it will work then Im fine with it, doesnt look far off from the isolator..

[Matt]

The engineer in me knows it will work (thats while Ill use the spacers I already made on my vehicle so its not wasted material). The OCD perfectionist in me already has a 5.25" hole-saw in my mcmaster shopping cart. I kind of know what needs to be done and am basically thinking (typing) out loud (if that makes any sense)

[pjmjr508]

I would love a set if it isn't to late

[Matt]

That makes 9 sets.... ill probably order another sheet of material next week.

1) 2) Matt (2 sets for 1inch)
3) Corey-XK
4) 06JeepXKHEMI
5) 07JeepXK
6) stites-xk
7) pjmjr508
8) NoMatter
9) paroxysm

(Jon/Sal/adam.... not sure if this thread should stay here or be moved to the for-sale section?)

[Core XK]

After the lift and tires my dog hesitates jumping in the back....now we'll see after these spacers/shocks Saturday lol

[Static]

Are the spacers going to be the same top and bottom? I was thinking of going with a 1.5" spacer personally, but may be interested in this.
Whats the reason to go with spacers on both top and bottom rather then one spacer on one end?

[Matt]

The spacers will probably be the same exact design for top/bottom. I'll verify dimensions when I have Corey's apart this Saturday. Reason for going 1/2 top and 1/2 bottom is to ensure the spring is always captured and to facilitate installation. If I did 1" top, it would be a PITA to get the driver side spring back in. If I did 1" bottom, it would reduce the amount of remaining material that centers the spring/isolater.

[Static]

Are the problems you are talking about issues with the current budget boost market?