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On the fly, adjustable ride height - anyone make any products?

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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 05:58 AM
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Default On the fly, adjustable ride height - anyone make any products?

I know i'm out there on this one, but I'm curious..

Does anyone make any on-the-fly adjustable ride height components for JK's? I could name other vehicle brands, but something similar to the Quadralift system in the JGC.

I'm not talking full on bags or air suspension. Just something to raise/lower the ride height by a few inches.

I'd imagine anything available could be pricey, but I'd entertain the thought.
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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 06:18 AM
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Jks acos. Adjustable coil spacers.
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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 07:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Harbourone
Jks acos. Adjustable coil spacers.
x2. not really "on the fly", but as close as it gets.
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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 09:22 AM
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Browse some LowRider sites and check out the hydraulics.

I would be worried about offroad durability of an on-the-fly lift system.
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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 09:27 AM
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Rancho. Remote controlled with adjustable and programmable settings.
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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 09:52 AM
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Airrock

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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 10:50 AM
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I know you are not looking for full air- suspension, but I think maybe the only viable route if you want it adjustable on the fly. Airrock was one I was thinking seen it on someones rig awhile back...look to see if even firestone makes an air bag system for a JK. Just rig it up by installing a compressor/PSI gauge for the bags and have a switch to adjust your pressures in the bags based on what you want (weight or firmer ride, more clearance) inside the cab.

Then with this air bag setup and onboard air compressor you can hook up ARB air lockers and have a system to inflate your tires after a good trail ride.

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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 11:50 AM
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Thanks guys!

I think that Rancho Quick-Lift would be the style of system I would be geared towards.

If I'm honest, much of what I do with the JK would probably be better suited for a Grand Cherokee. Wheeling is pretty limited to occasional fireroad or unmaintained road exploring, or getting to a riding area for dirt biking.

I was wondering (err, daydreaming) if I could commute, run errands, park in inner-city garages, etc., at stock height and geometry, and bump up the suspension when needed - clearing snowbanks, light off-roading and what have you.

I'm getting OT, but I'm toying with the idea of going back to a stock height - or close to it to - get some road manners back without investing in suspension and hardware upgrades.
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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 12:34 PM
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off road only has air bags
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