A Shock-Only Lift?

AdirondacKJ · **Posted:** Mon Jun 19, 2006 10:53 pm

I apologize if I get repetitive with these questions, but I'm trying to do as much research as possible before I make an investment... and this group seems to be the best knowledge base for KJs on the internet.

I spoke with the parts guy at the stealership... he said I could not replace '05 coils with the pre-lowered '02 coils... Jeep apparently re-worked the entire suspension since then. He suggested going with a 1"-1.5" lift using ONLY replacement shocks, mentioning Rancho, OME, Skyjacker, etc. He said I could just get some HD shocks which would lift me an inch or more while keeping the stock coils. Is this even possible? Don't you need new coils for a lift? Any help would be greatly appreciated... thanks.

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Mon Jun 19, 2006 11:10 pm

Changing the strut or shock will not gain you any lift,it will only change the repound and jounce of the spring.You must change the spring to a longer one or add a spacer to get lift(also a clevis lift will net a small lift in the front of the KJ).Hope this helps,who ever told that the shock or strut will give you more lift is jerking your chain(the only shocks that will give you lift is air shocks).

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Mon Jun 19, 2006 11:17 pm

tjkj2002 is 100% correct on this. The shock only keeps the jeep from bouncing, it holds no weight what so ever. The ome lift is the smallest spring lift out there, which is what I have and Im thinking of going bigger. 1.5in front and 2in rear.

AdirondacKJ · **Posted:** Mon Jun 19, 2006 11:31 pm

Thanks... that's what I thought. Is it true that the '02 coils will not fit on an '05?

Myke · **Posted:** Tue Jun 20, 2006 12:08 am

Like they said before shocks/struts will NOT cause lift. Please go back and rub it in the parts guys face. Where in NJ are you located?

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Tue Jun 20, 2006 12:14 am

From what I understand the '02 coils should net you 3/4" lift,not positive they fit,I don't think they changed the whole set up between the years just shorter coils.I would make sure,maybe somebody in this forum has done it allready I'm not sure.I'm not saying do it,the daystar 1.5" lift front and 2" rear would be a good choice I think,small lift and room for better tires and more clearance,just my 2 cents though.

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Wed Jun 21, 2006 8:52 pm

AdirondacKJ wrote:

Thanks... that's what I thought. Is it true that the '02 coils will not fit on an '05?

I know they didnt change anything. They didnt change anything on the frankenlift for 05-06 libbys. Only the crds.

DarbyWalters · **Posted:** Wed Jun 21, 2006 10:34 pm

tjkj2002 wrote:

From what I understand the '02 coils should net you 3/4" lift,not positive they fit,I don't think they changed the whole set up between the years just shorter coils.I would make sure,maybe somebody in this forum has done it allready I'm not sure.I'm not saying do it,the daystar 1.5" lift front and 2" rear would be a good choice I think,small lift and room for better tires and more clearance,just my 2 cents though.

You can get spare springs from BoulderBars.com for $25.00 each I think...call and ask for Quinn

AdirondacKJ · **Posted:** Wed Jun 21, 2006 11:05 pm

Sounds like a great deal... these springs new or used?

PitViper · **Posted:** Thu Jun 22, 2006 10:19 pm

Yeah the guy you talk to don't have a clue. Yes the 02 springs will fit

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