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 Post subject: Clevis on the 2008 KK is longer than the clevis on a 2002-07
PostPosted: Sat Sep 29, 2007 4:45 pm 
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Might be a cheap and easy way to add lift...I don't know if the width of the arms is the same but the length is longer...

Disclaimer: I don't KNOW it the legs are spaced correctly and the longer clevis might add TOO MUCH LIFT!

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from looking at the IFS on the KK it really looks close to the new Grands,might be able to use the 4" lift from superlift on it(?),maybe.


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tjkj2002 wrote:
from looking at the IFS on the KK it really looks close to the new Grands,might be able to use the 4" lift from superlift on it(?),maybe.


If that ends up being true...you and Marty better start KK aftermarket production runs :shock:

That rear bumper/tire carrier/Jerry Can carrier combo is really nice.

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PostPosted: Sat Sep 29, 2007 8:04 pm 
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It's hard enough as it is to get the stock clevis bottom bolt in while reassembling it. I couldn't immagine doing it with an even longer clevis.

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Longer clevis on a stock strut would be about the same PITA as a stock clevis and a puc strut...

I was just thinking for those with clevis spacers ect...this could be another option...

Who knows...maybe the whole IFS system would transfer over...lol

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PostPosted: Sat Sep 29, 2007 9:27 pm 
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i say if your going into this much trouble to get a bigger lift, just go SFA. For the average offroader with a KJ or KK, you wont need anymore then 3 inches. Not to mention its usually around 3.5-4inches after you factor in getting bigger and taller tires to go with it.

The liberty around town sure is plenty big enough with its lift lol.

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Does it look longer?

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Jeepjeepster wrote:
Does it look longer?


Maybe a little. Looks like there is more angle on the clevis to the outside rather than pretty much straight up and down like ours is.

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I believe its pushed further out on the control arm to make it ride better. And the coils on the spring are not as tight.

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Jeepjeepster wrote:
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Does it look longer?


For comparison, here are shots of my CRD KJ's clevis and front suspension...

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Its defiantly mounted further out on the control arm to give a better ride.

Its kinda hard to tell if its longer or not. It looks like it, but it could just be me.

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