John's 1" Lift

[jjt250]

So here are some updates:

Short story, I didn't get as much lift as I wanted, a little or 1/4" but I'll measure again. So that's a little disappointing, but it's not all bad. I didn't think I'd notice too much, but the ride is MUCH better IMO. Ever since I put Hemi/tow XK coils in the rear, I thought the ride was a little unbalanced. Now that I have both, it feels just right. It's not harsh at all, almost perfect in my opinion.

This is the end of my quest until I just get those sweet new 5100 Bilsteins or something even cooler like a Superlift (or both!).

Other updates, I took out Matt's 1/2" rear spacer last weekend because I wanted a more level look and I love the stance now. I'll put them back in when I get some 5100's but I don't even wanna think of tearing the front end apart again. What a nightmare that was.

My WK doesn't look THAT much higher when alone I think, but when I park next to a stock WK or see one in the parking lot, definite difference. It stands out for sure. I actually get looks when I drive by now but that might be because of the diesel haha.

Here's some pics:

Working...


New front coils in, rear spacers out.


In the parking lot on an incline.


I think the rear leveled out a bit more since then, those were taking right after. I'll get some more/better ones later.

[paroxysym]

so youre running a strut spacer in the front and nothing but coil in the rear?

looks great man, glad to hear some feedback on the coil upgrade. kind of confirms whether i should go with the 5100s or not when i put mine in. tires look right at home, thought of running some spacers to widen the stance?

[jjt250]

Thanks man. The final set up is Hemi XK coils front and rear, Bilstein HDs all around, and a strut spacer in the front. The tires fit really well with that set up. I was gonna wait until I found a good deal on moabs for spaces but no one is selling locally so I'm probably just gonna get some 1" Boras.

If I were you and needed new struts, I would definitely get those 5100s and set them at .75". Unfortunately, my HDs are pretty new.

[1USMC]

You have a lot of work and sweat in her... and she looks Great because of it !

[jjt250]

You have a lot of work and sweat in her... and she looks Great because of it !

Thanks a lot, it's great learning more about it by working on it!

Got a chance to get the Jeep a little muddy today and the Duratracs plus QDII did very well! And got a few more pics:

[pjmjr508]

looking great

[paroxysym]

definitely looks alot more level now, glad to see her dirty and that shes riding well.

great work.

[lekmedm]

glad to see her dirty and that shes riding well.

great work.

Oh, my....

[jjt250]

Thanks guys!

Paroxysym, did you ever get your suspension revamp done?

[paroxysym]

Thanks guys!

Paroxysym, did you ever get your suspension revamp done?

no, not yet. my gfs TJ has been taking up my time and some funds- that things a mess. but im hoping to get mine down to stock springs and done by the end of the year. suspension def needs a revamp thats for sure.

what are your measurements from hub to fender? just wondering what i will run in the front with XK coil + matts 1/2" spacer in the rear...