I will be going out on the trails tomorrow, this will be the true test, I will be checking for contact between sway bar link and coil spring all day.

 

There was a comment made that putting on the new performance coil spring leveling kit would not cure this problem. Why not ?

Would it make more sense to purchase the coil spring leveling kit over this one ?

 

bump. waiting for an answer to the above question.

 

I don't see how it would change the outcome.

It almost sounds like Jeep changed the geometry of the front end in some of the '10 JKs. If this is the case, I'd guess you'd need adjustable control arms to correctly resolve this.

 

Thanks for answering a new guys question. Still trying to learn as much as I can.

 

I would have to agree about the geometry change, but I would say the axle's are aligned corectly. I have measured from front hub to rear hub and everything is correct. It drives true down the road. I took it out on the trails today and no contact with the sway bar link and coil spring. I know it's not a teraflex issue, installing pucks are not going to cause a difference like that. I would like to know what the stock sway bar link measurements are on the driver side and passenger side. I wish I would of took that measurement before I installed the leveling kit. If I am guessing right there is a difference stock also, when moving the sway bar higher due to the longer sway bar link it is more noticeable . let me know what u guys think. I am going to do some more measuring and I will let you know what I find. I dont think this mild upgrade should result to adjustable control arms.

 

Just so I fully understand, you were off-road but you left your sway bar connected?


I agree, I think I am trying to say the same thing you are

I was trying to say that it sounds like Jeep changed something. Perhaps the sway bar itself is close to the spring. I was just thinking about it from the perspective of the axle is farther forward (and therefore closer to the sway bar).

I agree, I don't think it should require them at all. It's never been a requirement in the past. But, from looking at the pictures I am scratching my head as to how else one might resolve this issue.

Do let me know. Also do you have a 2-door or 4-door? If 4-door, I'll try and measure some of my stuff and see if anything obvious pops out.

 

Yes I was connected because I was a little concerned about the clearance and the only way to test it was to put some flex on it and see if it makes contact. I checked it all day long and not a sign of contact. I have a four door, I will try and measure some things tomorrow after work.

 

What's causing this then? If I can put a leveling kit on my 08, but he can't on his 07 then it's obvious that it's not a 2010 isolated event. I think that this is chryslers lack of quality control and foolish tolerances. Same as how some people can fit 15s with ample clearance while others have to grind their calipers to get just the Jair of space to run them.

 

You are 100% correct, this is the result of Chrysler changing something.

All I was pointing out is that it seems unfair to blame Chrysler, even if this is a result of their actions. Only reason I say that is because it is not Chrysler who is advertising that you can "level" your Jeep by putting pucks on it. So, therefore, the Jeep works exactly as it was designed. Chrysler can't anticipate or accommodate every modification someone will perform to their vehicle.

As a software developer I face a similar scenario. Often times we design, develop, and deliver software solutions, but when people begin "hacking" them (think iPhone jailbrake) then the original party shouldn't be held responsible, even if it "should" work.

Because of these reasons, I was just pointing out that if someone is looking to place some blame, just consider the fact that Chrysler never said you could do this to your Jeep, that was TeraFlex. TeraFlex is the one that says this works with 2010 JKs.

Now, having said that, I see no way this is TeraFlex's fault. It is, after all, just a poly. puck, there isn't much to get wrong there. I was just trying to throw some "food for thought" put for those so quick to blame someone for this, when this is clearly a situation where there is no one to blame.