LOST JEEPS :: View topic - Need some lift questions answered

Only have 1,900 miles on the 2011 Liberty. A few things I have noticed that I would like to change are:

1. I don't like the stance or rake of the KK...the way it sits so much higher in the front than the rear. I would like to lift the front only to remove the rake and achieve a more level ride. What would you recommend?
clevis lift or boiler shims

2. The Liberty seems to lean towards the driver side, seems to be a common situation from looking at other Libertys.
common

3. Suspension feels very soft, tending to bottom out on bumps/dips/small pot holes.
aftermarket springs help. my KK used to nose dive while braking and handle very sloppy

4. I have read that after a short time the stock springs tend to sag...is this true?
yup

I have looked at the JBA site, would the Adjust a struts give me the more level look and ride I am looking for?
yup

I also read somewhere that I could slip an extra spring isolator on the rear driver side of the Liberty to help correct the side lean....anyone had any luck doing this?
yup

Would the JBA adjust a struts also firm up the front suspension to relieve that soft feel?
yup but there are cheaper alternatives that will work just as well

Would the change of rear shocks also help in the soft bottom out ride or do I need to replace the rear springs to a heavier spring (keeping in mind that I am not looking to raise the rear of the Jeep).
firmer shocks could help

For a daily driver would there be any advantage to going with a better shock than the standard Bilstein shock or would the shocks with reservoir be worth the money for the ride. Don't have plans to do any serious off roading..maybe a few trails, but nothing that the stock KK wouldn't handle anyway.
you dont need the reservoirs

For those who have added the JBA adjust a struts, did you do them yourself? If so how easy was the install? Or is it better to pay to have it done?
easy cheesey if youre a little mechanically inclined

Any other good recommedations as to lift kits to look at that would achieve what I am looking to do?
OME

Thanks for the assistance, I appreciate your time,

Author:	jonrjen [ Tue Aug 02, 2011 7:51 am ]
Post subject:	Need some lift questions answered
Only have 1,900 miles on the 2011 Liberty. A few things I have noticed that I would like to change are: 1. I don't like the stance or rake of the KK...the way it sits so much higher in the front than the rear. I would like to lift the front only to remove the rake and achieve a more level ride. What would you recommend? 2. The Liberty seems to lean towards the driver side, seems to be a common situation from looking at other Libertys. 3. Suspension feels very soft, tending to bottom out on bumps/dips/small pot holes. 4. I have read that after a short time the stock springs tend to sag...is this true? I have looked at the JBA site, would the Adjust a struts give me the more level look and ride I am looking for? I also read somewhere that I could slip an extra spring isolator on the rear driver side of the Liberty to help correct the side lean....anyone had any luck doing this? Would the JBA adjust a struts also firm up the front suspension to relieve that soft feel? Would the change of rear shocks also help in the soft bottom out ride or do I need to replace the rear springs to a heavier spring (keeping in mind that I am not looking to raise the rear of the Jeep). For a daily driver would there be any advantage to going with a better shock than the standard Bilstein shock or would the shocks with reservoir be worth the money for the ride. Don't have plans to do any serious off roading..maybe a few trails, but nothing that the stock KK wouldn't handle anyway. For those who have added the JBA adjust a struts, did you do them yourself? If so how easy was the install? Or is it better to pay to have it done? Any other good recommedations as to lift kits to look at that would achieve what I am looking to do? Thanks for the assistance, I appreciate your time,

Author:	jonrjen [ Tue Aug 02, 2011 10:35 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Need some lift questions answered
WOW!!! Maybe it is my eyes playing tricks on me. When I look close at the distance between the floor and the bottom of the rocker panels it does not appear that the front of the KK sits much lower than the rear. Maybe .25 inch or so. I guess it is more the angle that the hood drops as it angles towards the front of the Jeep. So what to do now, still raise the front to go with the better suspension and shocks in the rear. Or if I do only the JBA adjust a struts will the front now be to high and I would need to raise the rear just to balance things out?

Author:	At The Helm [ Tue Aug 02, 2011 12:00 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Need some lift questions answered
What i would do is contact jba to find out what the range of adjustability is on their aas lift. It is listed at 2.5", and you probably wont want more than 1" in the front to level it out. You could just add a top plate and a small clevis lift, (more clevis lift on the driver side), and an extra isolator in the rear driver side to level it out. But if you do that your not improving the ride like you want.

Author:	Cherrie 274 [ Tue Aug 02, 2011 12:14 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Need some lift questions answered
Nose high is the opposite of my KK and most that I have seen. I used Boilers shim to raise the front of my KK. I thought nose down was a way to improve fuel economy. I guess Jeep changed them.

Author:	DirtyKK [ Tue Aug 02, 2011 4:16 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Need some lift questions answered
jonrjen wrote: Only have 1,900 miles on the 2011 Liberty. A few things I have noticed that I would like to change are: 1. I don't like the stance or rake of the KK...the way it sits so much higher in the front than the rear. I would like to lift the front only to remove the rake and achieve a more level ride. What would you recommend? clevis lift or boiler shims 2. The Liberty seems to lean towards the driver side, seems to be a common situation from looking at other Libertys. common 3. Suspension feels very soft, tending to bottom out on bumps/dips/small pot holes. aftermarket springs help. my KK used to nose dive while braking and handle very sloppy 4. I have read that after a short time the stock springs tend to sag...is this true? yup I have looked at the JBA site, would the Adjust a struts give me the more level look and ride I am looking for? yup I also read somewhere that I could slip an extra spring isolator on the rear driver side of the Liberty to help correct the side lean....anyone had any luck doing this? yup Would the JBA adjust a struts also firm up the front suspension to relieve that soft feel? yup but there are cheaper alternatives that will work just as well Would the change of rear shocks also help in the soft bottom out ride or do I need to replace the rear springs to a heavier spring (keeping in mind that I am not looking to raise the rear of the Jeep). firmer shocks could help For a daily driver would there be any advantage to going with a better shock than the standard Bilstein shock or would the shocks with reservoir be worth the money for the ride. Don't have plans to do any serious off roading..maybe a few trails, but nothing that the stock KK wouldn't handle anyway. you dont need the reservoirs For those who have added the JBA adjust a struts, did you do them yourself? If so how easy was the install? Or is it better to pay to have it done? easy cheesey if youre a little mechanically inclined Any other good recommedations as to lift kits to look at that would achieve what I am looking to do? OME Thanks for the assistance, I appreciate your time,

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