looks much better! did you really just gain 2"??

A few things to keep in mind about lifting KJ's. When you swap out the front struts with a complete new replacement unit, it no longer becomes "lowered" or "prelowered" KJ. The stock springs are what decides that. Once the stock strut assembly is in the trash, you ARE ALL at the same starting point.

KJ's ALL VARY in the ride height department. Some have saggy springs, some have stiffer springs. This is why you get KJ's sitting at all different ride heights from the factory. If you add a Daystar or other spacer lift, you are dependent on the condition of the factory springs. We have had KJ's come into the shop with such soft springs that they got over 4" of lift when lifted with a new front strut set. They didn't really get 4", they are just 2.5" over stock, and they were sagging 1.5" below stock. And that 2.5" over stock is about the most mysterious actual measurement I have ever seen.

Example: Frankenlift. It is called a 2.5" lift. That's pretty close to what it measures. If you get a little less or a little more, that would depend on where your stock KJ sat stock. From the factory, there are about 15 different factory front KJ springs to choose from. They are all ordered by VIN. Confusing to say the least. All J has a pretty good handle on which springs will stiffen up the KJ and which ones are too soft. But in the long run, if you are going to lift the KJ compare yours to another stock KJ to see where you sit. If your KJ is up where it should be, than a spacer lift will work for you. A cheaper way to go. If your KJ is a low rider from saggy springs, and sits way low, or bottoms out a lot stock, then don't do a spacer lift, go for the full spring lift.

are your measurements with factory gsa's or aftermarket tires?

I ran 245-70X16 when I was unlifted and then for a while after I was lifted, ran good and the tires would not wear out (Destination ATs) so I had to sell them and buy bigger

I too join the Frankenlifted group ... runs nice!


End Result:

Well after a long and much anticipated wait, I finally have my Jeep on the road. I was waiting for the fall before I put insurance on it as I drive lots of highway in the summer.

I had some creaking and groaning in the front sway bar, but after torquing the bolts down to spec's it's gone. It's a fantastic ride, but now I keep hearing this giddy giggling sound every time I wheel over or through something. I'm sure that'll go away in a few years . I did wheel it pretty good the other day and made sure to give the suspension a good workout before the wheel alignment scheduled for this Wednesday. My g/f found me a coupon for a free-bee wheel alignment from the same place that did it last time. Pretty happy about that! Can't wait to get out and get some wheeling pics this fall!

Love the frankenlift so far, but I have noticed that I get substantial tire rubbing now that it's installed. I still have the same 235/70/16 BFG's that I had prior to the lift (no rubbing then), but now they hit the sway bar at full lock.