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Author:  Jakers989 [ Fri May 22, 2015 8:14 am ]
Post subject:  Iso/top plate questions
Hello LOST Jeepers, I have some questions for you. I have a 2010 Liberty Sport that I am going to lift. My original plan was to purchase the OME Springs/shocks and add top plates and rear spring isolators from Jeeping By Al. Now my plans have changed, I now have twins on the way :D and have to purchase a bigger house. I was piecing the lift together and have already purchased four 1/4" top plates, four 3/8" rear spring isolators, Terraflex front bump stops and rear bump stops. I still would like to lift the Libby by adding the top plates (2 each side) and net 1" lift up front and rear spring isolators and net 3/4" lift in back.

Now on to the questions:
With that setup would recommend to add those bump stops for the front and rear?
Would i need to purchse new rear shocks?
Any recommendations on rear shocks for that small of lift?
When adding Isolators to the springs would you recommend stacking them both on top or one bottom and one top?
Any issues with doing a small clevis lift as well with this set up?

Any input or advice is greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance and enjoy the Memorial Weekend :JEEPIN:
Author:  tommudd [ Fri May 22, 2015 9:22 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Iso/top plate questions
Jakers989 wrote:
Hello LOST Jeepers, I have some questions for you. I have a 2010 Liberty Sport that I am going to lift. My original plan was to purchase the OME Springs/shocks and add top plates and rear spring isolators from Jeeping By Al. Now my plans have changed, I now have twins on the way :D and have to purchase a bigger house. I was piecing the lift together and have already purchased four 1/4" top plates, four 3/8" rear spring isolators, Terraflex front bump stops and rear bump stops. I still would like to lift the Libby by adding the top plates (2 each side) and net 1" lift up front and rear spring isolators and net 3/4" lift in back.

Now on to the questions:
With that setup would recommend to add those bump stops for the front and rear?
Would i need to purchse new rear shocks?
Any recommendations on rear shocks for that small of lift?
When adding Isolators to the springs would you recommend stacking them both on top or one bottom and one top?
Any issues with doing a small clevis lift as well with this set up?

Any input or advice is greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance and enjoy the Memorial Weekend :JEEPIN:


First, 4 top pates ??????????? :shock: :shock:
Only one per side is it , no more you can add extra by doing a clevis lift ( gain 3/4 of an inch with that)
Rear use two extra uppers per side for one inch of lift ( all that is recommended)
You can more than likley get by with the stock rear shocks but they are worn out so I'd replace them
Just know that since you have a 5 year old KK you may not actually get as much lift since the springs are sagged from stock height
Author:  Jakers989 [ Fri May 22, 2015 9:52 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Iso/top plate questions
Thanks Tommudd for the reply. I will just stick to one top plate each side.
Would you recommend using the stock bump stops? Should I replace them with the terraflex front and Jeepin by Al 4" rear bump stops trimmed down?
Author:  tommudd [ Fri May 22, 2015 10:45 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Iso/top plate questions
Jakers989 wrote:
Thanks Tommudd for the reply. I will just stick to one top plate each side.
Would you recommend using the stock bump stops? Should I replace them with the terraflex front and Jeepin by Al 4" rear bump stops trimmed down?


With only going up an inch I would not sorry about front bumpstops
in the rear you could use one hockey puck per side , cheaper and better than cutting down a 4 inch one to fit
Author:  Bmxer524 [ Fri May 22, 2015 12:47 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Iso/top plate questions
As Tom said you can't put run than 1 top plate per side. Install the plates then do a 3/8" clevis. Save yourself some money and run to Lowes or Home Deport and get 2" electrical conduit nuts. They're 1/8" thick each, so you'll need 6. I believe they come in packs of 2. In the rear stack 2 extra isolators per side on the top. That'll get you about an inch in the rear. Should sit fairly level and be 1-1.5" higher than what you have now.

Also I'd just run stock bumpstops. If you really want you can throw in a hockey puck for the rear as Tom mentioned. If you choose to get longer rear shocks then that would be more mandatory.
Author:  Adam [ Fri May 22, 2015 3:20 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Iso/top plate questions
Pm'ed you about all your extras :D
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