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Old Apr 27, 2012 | 10:31 AM
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4 door coils on a 2 door should get you a little height. Probably around 1-1.5 inchs, give or take a little. I did this plus added some 3/4 inch spacers as well, thinking now I should have gone slightly more in the front with my bumper and winch. The spacers and coils lifted mine roughly 2.25 inches, although due to the added weight up front I'm only 1.2 over stock height on that end. So if you have aftermarket bumpers you might want some larger spacers. Daystar makes the 3/4 inch kit that I bought, front and rear for $39.99. As long as you'll have the coils out you might as well put in spacers too if you want the extra clearance.
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Old Apr 27, 2012 | 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by atomthompson
4 door coils on a 2 door should get you a little height. Probably around 1-1.5 inchs, give or take a little. I did this plus added some 3/4 inch spacers as well, thinking now I should have gone slightly more in the front with my bumper and winch. The spacers and coils lifted mine roughly 2.25 inches, although due to the added weight up front I'm only 1.2 over stock height on that end. So if you have aftermarket bumpers you might want some larger spacers. Daystar makes the 3/4 inch kit that I bought, front and rear for $39.99. As long as you'll have the coils out you might as well put in spacers too if you want the extra clearance.
Thanks for the tip, I did put a smittybilt SRC bumper on and planning on the winch as well. Is this the kit you are talking about?

Amazon.com: Daystar KJ09138BK Comfort Ride 0.75" Front and Rear Coil Spring Spacer Kit: Automotive

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Old Apr 27, 2012 | 06:09 PM
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I'm in SJ and can help
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Old Apr 27, 2012 | 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by patricks99
Probably no height difference, but should get better on and off road spring action. Shocks should be a big difference from the stock blacks shocks. PJohn's tools list made it seem like I could do it with a short trip to Harbor Freight, I'll let you know what I decide. Thanks for the offer.

Pat
If you do it solo last make sure you watch your brake lines and sensors when you drop down the axles, you may need to disconnect a brake line mount on the frame so they have enough slack as well. It just one more bolt.

Please keep me posted on a date if you throw the party

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I'm in SJ and can help
What's up Rob!
Rob helped me with some of the install of my 4inch lift .
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Old Apr 27, 2012 | 09:35 PM
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Thanks again for the offers of help, I'm booked for next saturday. How about the 12th at my place? any preference for what goes on the grill?

Pat
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Old Apr 27, 2012 | 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by patricks99
Thanks again for the offers of help, I'm booked for next saturday. How about the 12th at my place? any preference for what goes on the grill?

Pat
:( there is a trip planned on the 12 I am supposed to attend. If i back out I'll show.
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Old Apr 27, 2012 | 10:36 PM
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What up!

I should be able to stop by after my son's baseball game.
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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 04:23 AM
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Originally Posted by atomthompson
4 door coils on a 2 door should get you a little height. Probably around 1-1.5 inchs, give or take a little. I did this plus added some 3/4 inch spacers as well, thinking now I should have gone slightly more in the front with my bumper and winch. The spacers and coils lifted mine roughly 2.25 inches, although due to the added weight up front I'm only 1.2 over stock height on that end. So if you have aftermarket bumpers you might want some larger spacers. Daystar makes the 3/4 inch kit that I bought, front and rear for $39.99. As long as you'll have the coils out you might as well put in spacers too if you want the extra clearance.
Just get yourself a LoD rear bumper like I did and your front end rake will disappear! Of course then you will need spacers on both ends and you will sill sag in the back like mine!!

I would be in to help also and also have ball joints to install!
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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by JKZinger

Just get yourself a LoD rear bumper like I did and your front end rake will disappear! Of course then you will need spacers on both ends and you will sill sag in the back like mine!!

I would be in to help also and also have ball joints to install!
You need to replace yours too? Im ordering mine this week.
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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Pjohn
:( there is a trip planned on the 12 I am supposed to attend. If i back out I'll show.
Where are you going on the 12th?

I have a run on the 5th...
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