Anyone lifted a 2007 Liberty Sport 4x4 YET?

supermanwv · **Posted:** Fri Feb 08, 2008 9:49 pm

I have a 2007 Liberty Sport 4x4 that I'm thinking about lifting.

Has anyone here lifted an '07?

What lifts are available for the '07's, everything I've noticed only goes to 2006 models.

ALSO...with the spacer lifts...is there always contact of the balljoint to the coil springs?

Is it better to use a in-coil/strut spacer or a spacer that goes on the bottom of the strut or on top of the strut. (I guess an easier question would be....which is better... a spacer lift that you can install without the use of spring compressors or a spacer lift that requires spring compressors to install?)

Let me know some brands and model numbers of any lifts you're aware of for the 2007's, especially ones that don't have contact of the balljoints and coil springs.

I appreciate all your help. The sooner the better with the info...I'd like to do something real soon.

Clark (SupermanWV)

Dje Ryu · **Posted:** Fri Feb 08, 2008 10:23 pm

OME full coil lift is the way to go... Frankenlift (extra spacers) if you can swing the $$$ Stay away fro over the top strut spacers. I blew both struts with them in less than 10K miles. The first went as it came off the jack after installing the spacers. As for contact, it varies too much to say if you will or won't. I did with the OTT spacer but not with Rusty's coils. And any lift the will work for an '06 will work for an '07. '08 is when everything changed.

supermanwv · **Posted:** Fri Feb 08, 2008 11:00 pm

Would this lift kit be any good?

Has anyone on the site used it before....that can tell me how its been working for them?

http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep_liberty_3.html

Thanks for any info you may have on this lift.

Clark (SupermanWV)

supermanwv · **Posted:** Fri Feb 08, 2008 11:19 pm

OH...and if at all possible, I'd like to stay below $400.00.....more in the line of $300-$350 would be awesome.

What is my best selection in that price range.

I have a 4x4 Remote Control Crawler that I am trading off, and I'm trying to get an even trade on a lift for my Liberty.

So any ideas in that price range that won't cause my struts to go bad or my ball joints to rub the coil springs would be great. I like the idea of the kits that come with shocks also....then I won't have to buy them seperately. Cause my wallets kinda flat...that is why I'm trading off my RC Crawler.

HERE IS A COUPLE PICS OF MY CRAWLER...

Thanks for any info....

Clark (SupermanWV)

tommudd · **Posted:** Fri Feb 08, 2008 11:45 pm

supermanwv wrote:

Would this lift kit be any good?

Has anyone on the site used it before....that can tell me how its been working for them?

http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep_liberty_3.html

Thanks for any info you may have on this lift.

Clark (SupermanWV)

simple answer NO

tommudd · **Posted:** Fri Feb 08, 2008 11:48 pm

Since you want to go cheap, go for a Daystar lift, replace the struts/ rear shocks and you will have a good ride and a good lift.

Do not go for an OTT type lift, if possible add a couple of hundred and do like Simon Says, OME springs and a set of good shocks/ struts

Do it right the first time and be done with it

check boulderbars.com- ALLJs

supermanwv · **Posted:** Fri Feb 08, 2008 11:55 pm

tommudd wrote:

Since you want to go cheap, go for a Daystar lift, replace the struts/ rear shocks and you will have a good ride and a good lift.

Do not go for an OTT type lift, if possible add a couple of hundred and do like Simon Says, OME springs and a set of good shocks/ struts

Do it right the first time and be done with it

check boulderbars.com- ALLJs

What do you mean replace the struts/rear shocks....(What would you suggest I use as replacements?/what brands)

Clark

tommudd · **Posted:** Fri Feb 08, 2008 11:59 pm

less expensive would be Ranchos RSXs work great plus you will need longer for the rear anyways, so you have to buy them, if you want the best OMEs

My theory is if you have it apart may as well upgrade and be done with the suspension for a while

supermanwv · **Posted:** Sat Feb 09, 2008 12:05 am

Thanks for the info... I'll give it some more thought and decide on which route I'm gonna go. But doing it once and only once sounds good to me. It's my wallet that doesn't agree. :roll:

Clark

tommudd · **Posted:** Sat Feb 09, 2008 12:43 am

Clark, know what you mean about the wallet not agreeing, I bought my lift over two months time when I did it jsut do that fact.

WoodysKJ · **Posted:** Sat Feb 09, 2008 9:14 am

supermanwv wrote:

Thanks for the info... I'll give it some more thought and decide on which route I'm gonna go. But doing it once and only once sounds good to me. It's my wallet that doesn't agree. :roll:

Clark

X2 with Tommudd.

I took the approach of buying the BEST components a pair at a time. First were the springs (front and rear) both Old Man Emu HD's. The i got the rear shocks. Then I got the front struts. As they all sat in the garage I got a new pair of Stock Strut mounts, sping isolators for the front (4 of these) the made sure I had a pair of Strut retainer plates. These are the large washers that are ontop of the strut assembly between the strut nut and the strut mount.

I took the strut parts to a local tire dealership, found a guy who owns a jeep and told him i needed OME strut springs compressed and struts assembled. Once he heard Old Man Emu he said bring em in, charged me 20.00 to build em.
Took them home and started to install myself. Several posts for info on how to do this. Another idea is to offer pizza and beer or what ever for a lift party and area LOSTers will decend upon you and help.

did my OME lift for around 600.00-650.00. BUT did the labor myself, and purchased the parts over time so it was not as bad as shelling it all out at once.

dieselenthusiast · **Posted:** Sat Feb 09, 2008 11:52 am

I think this step-by-step process is what makes the KJ so much fun.

The cost for all the varies modifications and other aftermarket accessories is expensive. :shock:

My wife and I allow so much “allowance” money per month to spend on hobbies. For example, I have sent Rock Lizard X amount of dollars to hold for me until I can buy products. I really do not know what product I will buy next, however, I know there will be something that he fabricates that I will want. :wink:

I use this forum as a way to learn about new products, new ideas, and it gives me time to think through my KJ building process. Right now, I’m limited to only $50 dollars a month, which doesn’t get me very far. However, this summer I will be receiving summer school pay on top of my salary. At this time, I will have a few thousand dollars to spend on whatever I want. I do believe, as already mentioned above, that you should purchase and install exactly what you want or you might not be totally happy in the long run. If money is an issue, as with most anyone, be patient and hold off, or get a side job to pay for additional hobbies.

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Sat Feb 09, 2008 5:42 pm

Yea, its pretty fun to build up a Jeep. Only problem with it is it never ends.

Any lift from a 2002-2006 Liberty will fit the 07. Nothing changed with the suspension.

If your budget is $300-350 then the daystar is a great lift for your needs. Get Rancho shocks like tom said.

All-J is a great place and knows what they are doing when it comes to lifts on the KJ.

scoobybri · **Posted:** Fri Feb 22, 2008 5:49 pm

I've had a Rusty's 2-1/2" lift on my 2007 for over a year now. No problems...at least not one's related to the lift kit

InCommando · **Posted:** Fri Feb 22, 2008 6:03 pm

Universeman · **Posted:** Mon Feb 25, 2008 3:43 pm

I lifted mine for around 200 bucks its a little unorthadox but I like it and havent had any problems with it. In the front I used a rustys 3/4 poly spacer and I put 8 1/2" washers on top of each strut (2 per stud) and as many 2" conduit nuts as I felt I could safely get away with for a clevis lift. In the back I have OME HD springs and an extra upper spring pad. Just check out my cardomain link for some picts.

BeepBeepJeepJeep · **Posted:** Mon Feb 25, 2008 3:48 pm

If you plan on wheeling your jeep, Universeman, I highly recommend getting yourself some Teraflex 4" bumpstops...

Universeman · **Posted:** Mon Feb 25, 2008 5:43 pm

Actually I had that concern as well but I wheel it all the time and I have bottomed out pretty hard several times and I have been wheeling it prettly regularly the whole time I've owned it. What happens is that with the spacer installed the strut is prevented from bottoming out because the spring fully compresses before the strut pottoms out effectivly making the spring the bumpstop. And even if the strut eventually does fail I can replace them for less then 80 bucks with new cheapo stock struts so I'm really not worried about it.
I'm not saying that my lift is the best or anything just that I did it cheap and so far it has worked great and I'm happy with it. One caveat though, I did everything myself, no shop will ever install this lift for you this is a total DIY job, so if you can't turn a wrench your gonna pay big bucks for a name brand lift and the labor to install it.

I got this shot with the suspension crossed up and the wheel at full lock just FYI, I didn't use a jack or chains or anything to compress the suspension.

tommudd · **Posted:** Mon Feb 25, 2008 6:34 pm

The picture above is exactly why you do need LONGER bump stops! Coil springs are not designed to compress that much, when they compress onto each other that makes them ineffective and is why they will loose their compression rates. You REALLY need longer bump stops to prevent this from happening.Oh and your springs will fail before your struts now, why not do it right and not have to replace stuff, I know you did it on the cheap but still some common sense comes into play to make the suspension last longer!

now start the arguments, :lol:

but if you want call some spring mfgr. and ask them or call Marc at ARB, great source of info on what causes a coils spring to break down

KJ04 · **Posted:** Mon Feb 25, 2008 7:39 pm

Tom,
have you ever thought, that some people might actually enjoy tearing their front end apart continuously and spending money to replace parts.
:-)r

Oh, and I have to remember to save my sanity by not answering posts on J.U. :!:

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