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Jeep Wrangler YJ
YJ General Discussion
Thinking of Deleting the Lift
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<blockquote data-quote="machoheadgames" data-source="post: 434464" data-attributes="member: 18789"><p>Ok yes, I looked closer and I see the difference in spring eyes now. I'm still curious if you can find any branding written/painted onto the springs. That would help figure out what you have and how it's supposed to be installed. I'm wondering if your two front springs are even the same brand. I mean they definitely could have installed the spring backwards, but the bolt sizes front to rear are different. So the front bolts are 1/2", and the rear frame bolts are 9/16. In order to flip the spring, the 9/16 bolt would either have to go to the shackle end but the shackle would have to be drilled for that, or the sleeve in the spring bushing would need to be changed for the 9/16 bolt to go there. </p><p></p><p>If the springs use poly bushings, which the installer usually assembles themselves and inserts a sleeve after, then yeah I could see someone screwing that up. Just putting bushings and sleeves wherever and getting it all bolted up. Definitely deserves an inspection and replacement of all the mess you find.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Yeah I imagine the way that body lift is now it must be making the ride pretty harsh. I don't know what your budget is but ditching the body lift to go with only simple body mounts, and going with a better quality 2.5" suspension is probably your best bet. It won't feel that tall to get into and would maintain decent looks with good handling and ride quality.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="machoheadgames, post: 434464, member: 18789"] Ok yes, I looked closer and I see the difference in spring eyes now. I'm still curious if you can find any branding written/painted onto the springs. That would help figure out what you have and how it's supposed to be installed. I'm wondering if your two front springs are even the same brand. I mean they definitely could have installed the spring backwards, but the bolt sizes front to rear are different. So the front bolts are 1/2", and the rear frame bolts are 9/16. In order to flip the spring, the 9/16 bolt would either have to go to the shackle end but the shackle would have to be drilled for that, or the sleeve in the spring bushing would need to be changed for the 9/16 bolt to go there. If the springs use poly bushings, which the installer usually assembles themselves and inserts a sleeve after, then yeah I could see someone screwing that up. Just putting bushings and sleeves wherever and getting it all bolted up. Definitely deserves an inspection and replacement of all the mess you find. Yeah I imagine the way that body lift is now it must be making the ride pretty harsh. I don't know what your budget is but ditching the body lift to go with only simple body mounts, and going with a better quality 2.5" suspension is probably your best bet. It won't feel that tall to get into and would maintain decent looks with good handling and ride quality. [/QUOTE]
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