Lift/Shocks

gren71 · **Posted:** Sun Nov 21, 2010 7:13 pm

So my parents decided that this was a Christmas to truly give...me doo doo for my jeep. :BANANA:

So i chose a spacer lift/shocks. Is this a decent set up? (yes im a dork and use amazon :google:

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http://www.amazon.com/KYB-KG5039-Just-M ... dd_1_dp_T2

http://www.amazon.com/Daystar-KC09106BK ... ETNSWQMRSW

also threw this in there.

http://www.amazon.com/33-2363-Panel-Air ... ETNSWQMRSW

stumpjumper_09 · **Posted:** Sun Nov 21, 2010 8:16 pm

for about the same money I just picked up the skyjacker rear nitro shocks.... just my :2cents:

and I love them....

gren71 · **Posted:** Mon Nov 22, 2010 11:46 am

also a little curious about this stuff.

can this winch ( i know its underpowered ) pull or help move a car from a snow drift?

http://www.amazon.com/Master-Lock-2953A ... ETNSWQMRSW

Also,
How would one attach this to my Jeep?

http://www.amazon.com/Champion-Power-Eq ... ETNSWQMRSW

:JEEPIN:

DirtyKK · **Posted:** Mon Nov 22, 2010 11:51 am

those are like 4 wheeler winches or something. i would skip on those, worthless for a vehicle.

DetroitKK · **Posted:** Mon Nov 22, 2010 12:46 pm

gren71 wrote:

also a little curious about this stuff.

can this winch ( i know its underpowered ) pull or help move a car from a snow drift?

http://www.amazon.com/Master-Lock-2953A ... ETNSWQMRSW

Also,
How would one attach this to my Jeep?

http://www.amazon.com/Champion-Power-Eq ... ETNSWQMRSW

:JEEPIN:

I would also recommend avoiding those small winches. If your Jeep is really buried then these probly won't be able to pull her out anyway. As far as attaching a (real) winch to the KK you would need the Backbone Winch Attachment found here:
http://www.detoursusa.com/kjbackbone.php

I know the website says the kit is not available, but I spoke to Mark at Detours a few weeks ago and he had them in stock. If you do go with the Backbone, then head over to this thread to see how to put it on..
http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=104&t=52771

Or.... Just wait for the new group buy bumpers to come out and you'll be able to bolt it right on!
http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=88&t=55676

gren71 · **Posted:** Thu Dec 09, 2010 3:00 pm

My wife decided that she wants to get me shocks for xmas :rockon:

So now the dumb question...do i need two or four? im getting the daystar lift put on at the same time.

At The Helm · **Posted:** Thu Dec 23, 2010 10:02 pm

Two rear shocks are necessary for the daystar. Upgrading the front struts would probably give you a better ride but not needed.

tommudd · **Posted:** Mon Dec 27, 2010 9:02 am

front and rear shocks should all be done, ( yes we have shocks in the front not struts) make sure you get the right length for the rear since you'll need longer with the lift.
Full spring lift would also be way better than a spacer lift

gren71 · **Posted:** Mon Dec 27, 2010 10:12 pm

yea i just cant afford a full spring lift. i ended up getting the daystar 2in lift and some shocks for the front. I still need to grab some for the rear but ive got a little while until i get it all to gather and in the shop.

What length do i need for the rear?

tonycrd · **Posted:** Tue Dec 28, 2010 2:21 pm

+2" above stock.

I know. Not helping much.

gren71 · **Posted:** Wed Dec 29, 2010 8:35 am

I am going to be putting in the DayStar 2" lift/leveling kit
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http://www.amazon.com/KYB-KG5039-Just-M ... &carId=001

Heres what i had my wife get me for christmas..im starting to think they arent the correct ones. Will these at least work for the front?

Here are some others i found..(BTW amazon is just an easy site to order from that i can trust..ive been burned before from other sites)

http://www.amazon.com/KYB-344404-GR-2-S ... &carId=001
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If i switch the vehicle make over to the renegade model these two come up..

http://www.amazon.com/Skyjacker-H7088-H ... &carId=001

http://www.amazon.com/Skyjacker-N8088-N ... &carId=001

gren71 · **Posted:** Wed Dec 29, 2010 8:55 am

I had forgot that i had posted on another section a similar thread and others had spoke about bump stops..i havnt really been able to find any..for the most part because i dont TRULY know what i am looking for. What kind,size, make, ect should i be looking into for the 2" daystar.

gren71 · **Posted:** Fri Jan 21, 2011 6:39 pm

Atthehelm wrote:

Two rear shocks are necessary for the daystar. Upgrading the front struts would probably give you a better ride but not needed.

according to the shop im getting the work done, i do in fact have struts in the front and shocks in the back. Not sure if its a model or year difference between our jeeps but they told me struts.

At The Helm · **Posted:** Mon Jan 24, 2011 1:52 am

As far a as I know Liberties have front coilover struts. :juggle:

tonycrd · **Posted:** Mon Jan 24, 2011 8:32 am

Atthehelm wrote:

front coilover struts. :juggle:

It's front coilovers or struts.

Struts are these (lower part is connected to the hub)

Coilovers are these:

I know they look alike, but the coilover connects to the lower control arm. And doesn't rotate.

Luny421 · **Posted:** Mon Jun 20, 2011 4:31 pm

first, i know that this is an old thread, and the answer may already be posted elsewhere, but i'll give it a shot...

Does anyone have part #'s for the Bilstein rear shocks for the 08 Lib? I've got the Daystar lift and Skyjacker shocks still in the box (haven't gotten around to install), and i'd rather have the Bilstein's than the Skyjackers... I've looked at Bilstein's online catalog and can't find ANYTHING for the Liberty...

any help/info is appreciated.

At The Helm · **Posted:** Mon Jun 20, 2011 6:28 pm

You can find them at jeepinbyal.com

Ted15 · **Posted:** Sun Aug 21, 2011 3:41 pm

I ordered the 3" leveling kit from rocky road outfitters with upper control arms and longer rear shocks. It's the spacer type. The control arms are in production and it looks like it'll be over three weeks waiting as they didn't realize that they were out of control arms until I ordered mine. Is there a better economy leveling kit for the money? Are their uppers any good? Should I use the upper spacer type or the extended lower part of the strut like JBA sells? Any help would be appreciated. :banghead:

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