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Want to add 1" spacers to my Mopar 2"

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Old Jul 23, 2010 | 11:01 PM
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Default Want to add 1" spacers to my Mopar 2"

Did the regular search but still wanted to ask, you never know what answers you'll get I just like to get as much input as possible. Right now I have the Mopar 2" coils kit, I went with this because I wanted to try and preserve my warranty. I wish I would have just gone bigger to start, I was torn between the horror stories about getting my VIN red flagged and having what I wanted.
So now I'm contemplating adding 1" spring spacers to what I have, what do
I need to account for as far as shock travel, brake line and drive lines or anything else I'm not in the know about. I'll deal with the Dealer when and if that ever happens. Thanks
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 12:01 AM
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what do I need to account for as far as shock travel, brake line and drive lines or anything else I'm not in the know about.
Same stuff as anyone else with a 3+ inch lift, just depends on what came with your coil kit, and your tolerance for non-stock handling...

Axle centering -
Caster -
Brake lines or brackets -
Bump stops -
Shocks or extensions -
Drive shaft angles -
Front drive shaft clearance for auto's -

Don't know what comes with that kit. If you have adjustables, just set them for the new height. If the brake lines are tight, get longer lines or add brackets. If your axles aren't centered, get brackets or adjustables. If you don't like the flighty handling, get a set of adj front control arms. If you got shocks with the lift, you'll lose a bit of travel but they'll work. Or get new shocks or ext brackets. Check the driveshaft angles and clearance after the spacers go on. If grease starts spitting out, or the front shaft is too close to the tranny pan when flexed, look into aftermarket.

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