2007 liberty need advice please on modification

akap9o · **Posted:** Mon Jan 12, 2009 9:09 pm

Hi i recently purchased a brad ne 2007 jeep liberty sport 3.7l V6 and want to modify it, i want to get a lift kit so i can get bigger tires and such but i have visited some suto shops and have been discouraged from getting any sort of lift kit, i looked into the rouch country 3inch lift kit and some other kits but such kits like the emu are just too much and well i need advice and what exactly will i need to do.any advice or pictures or anything would be great thank you

daspes · **Posted:** Mon Jan 12, 2009 9:47 pm

If your on a budget, look at the Daystar Spacer Lift, $155.
http://boulderbars.com/kjproducts.htm

Though the full suspension (spring vs spacer) lift is a much better route to go. Prices of lift's aren't very bad for a KJ. For about $600 you can do an OME or for around $800 you can throw on a Frankenlift. Those are the two best choices available.

Installation isn't difficult at all and can be accomplished at home with normal hand tools, you may have to rent a spring compressor though. Don't listen to a shop that has no knowledge of KJ's for any advice.

akap9o · **Posted:** Mon Jan 12, 2009 10:09 pm

they talked alot about transmission being messed up and the computer needing adjustment, also i am only 18 and dont really know how i would install the kit and wouldnt trust myself to do so

long_tall_texan · **Posted:** Mon Jan 12, 2009 10:20 pm

If you are just wanting bigger tires and a taller ride height, then the Daystar would be a good place to start. If you plan to put on a heavy aftermarket front bumper, winch, etc, save up and go with the OME HD springs to begin with. I put the Daystar on my 2007 Sport and it is only a 2WD. Did the install myself. There is a very easy to follow step-by-step how-to on here that shows you everything you need to do the daystar install yourself. Lots of us on here that will be happy to answer any of your questions.

Oh yeah, Welcome to LOST!

ATXKJ · **Posted:** Mon Jan 12, 2009 10:31 pm

The standard lifts available for a Liberty - won't affect transmission or computer
due to the CV joints in the front - the common lift is 2 1/2"
now bigger tires will affect mileage (and you might be able to get a dealer to correct a computer to improve that)

any shop capable of putting in new shocks/struts -can put in a lift.
I'd really recommend the OME springs and Rancho struts - I think you can get the entire combo for around $600
don't know the install cost - but should be about 3-4 hours work on the front 1 on the rear * the hourly rate.

and you'll be higher - and the Jeep will ride better.

and then you can ask about tires - which is a whole different thread.

tommudd · **Posted:** Mon Jan 12, 2009 10:31 pm

Most 4 WD shops have never worked on any KJ and are scared of it and want to charge a lot to do anything to them. Check out the Daystar lift, but replace shocks as well and bumpstops :wink:

daspes · **Posted:** Mon Jan 12, 2009 10:32 pm

akap9o wrote:

they talked alot about transmission being messed up and the computer needing adjustment, also i am only 18 and dont really know how i would install the kit and wouldnt trust myself to do so

Nope and nope.... Computer should be adjusted if you go to a larger size tire... Dealer can do it. Though most of us just do the math in our heads whil driving. My tire is 10% bigger, means I'm going 10% faster. 60 on the clock is actually 66, etc.

Check the local forums for your area, I'm sure some one who knows how can give ya a hand (lift party)

jsc7002 · **Posted:** Mon Jan 12, 2009 10:36 pm

nice to see you made it over here.

03jeepkj · **Posted:** Mon Jan 12, 2009 10:40 pm

akap9o wrote:

also i am only 18 and dont really know how i would install the kit and wouldnt trust myself to do so

I installed the daystar kit when I was 19 and I had know clue what to do but read this and it will help you through it. http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=26190[/url]

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