how did jeep lower the newer kjs

colts_kj · **Posted:** Tue Sep 16, 2008 9:27 pm

I was just wondering how the new kjs were lowered and how much

Marlon_JBT · **Posted:** Tue Sep 16, 2008 10:16 pm

Shorter Springs.

dog_party · **Posted:** Tue Sep 16, 2008 10:23 pm

And it was about 2" difference. After I put my 1.5" front/2" rear Daystar spacer lift on, I parked next to a pre-lowered 02 KJ and was about the same height. Okay, maybe I was a tiny bit taller, but I have newer suspension components that hadn't sagged as much.

As far as I understand it, they lowered the stock height just by dropping the height of the stock springs. Same spring rate, same everything else, just lower height.

colts_kj · **Posted:** Tue Sep 16, 2008 10:51 pm

how much would it cost to put the old kj springs on my kj?
just wanted to see if there was a cheap way to get more lift?

tommudd · **Posted:** Wed Sep 17, 2008 12:24 am

colts_kj wrote:

how much would it cost to put the old kj springs on my kj?
just wanted to see if there was a cheap way to get more lift?

stock coil springs would cost as much as OMEs would and if you think you could get used ones do you really want 6 year old springs ? they would be no higher than what you have

there is no cheap way , just the right way to lift :lol:

Tom

colts_kj · **Posted:** Wed Sep 17, 2008 1:07 am

tommudd wrote:

colts_kj wrote:

how much would it cost to put the old kj springs on my kj?
just wanted to see if there was a cheap way to get more lift?

stock coil springs would cost as much as OMEs would and if you think you could get used ones do you really want 6 year old springs ? they would be no higher than what you have

there is no cheap way , just the right way to lift :lol:

Tom

not thinking used i was just wondering how much for new. hopeful thinking i guess.

jeepkj02 · **Posted:** Wed Sep 17, 2008 8:36 am

Its been said that KK clevis forks can get you 2-inches of lift. Wouldn't have to take apart the coils or put new struts.

If I didn't already have a lift, I would try this method.

For the rear you can get OME springs or put spacers. You will need shocks. I recommend Ranchos (RSX17004).

tommudd · **Posted:** Wed Sep 17, 2008 8:57 am

jeepkj02 wrote:

Its been said that KK clevis forks can get you 2-inches of lift. Wouldn't have to take apart the coils or put new struts.

If I didn't already have a lift, I would try this method.

For the rear you can get OME springs or put spacers. You will need shocks. I recommend Ranchos (RSX17004).

but the KK fork costs almost as much as new OME springs so why not go springs???? Everything boils down to almost the same cost

DryBones · **Posted:** Wed Sep 17, 2008 10:16 am

I thought the Pre-lowered KJ's were only about 3/4 of inch higher? No matter what those springs can't be bought new. you might as well get some OME Mediums if you just want a little lift. ScarletBegonias went that route so if you have questions.....

sleeve84028 · **Posted:** Wed Sep 17, 2008 11:01 am

3/4" was the change in ride height. This was done to "improve" stability

Maybe you parked next to another lifted Liberty?

If you want a cheap lift - get the OME springs

dog_party · **Posted:** Wed Sep 17, 2008 12:31 pm

sleeve84028 wrote:

Maybe you parked next to another lifted Liberty?

That is entirely possible. I asked the woman who was driving it about the height and she said she bought it used and hadn't done anything to it. She commented that it was an 02 and I assumed....I know, I know. It was probably lifted before she got it.

LIV42DY · **Posted:** Wed Sep 17, 2008 8:49 pm

Just for the record 2002 MFG date April 2001, 1" higher anything after that they lowered, thats my year and my MFG Date.

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