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04-03-2008, 08:36 AM
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lowering my 96 xj ---PICS!----
Ok, my *** end is sagging pretty bad, so I decided i want to lower the front alittle to match the back. If I pick up some stock xj coils from the junkyard, can't I just hack off one ring of the coil? The front only needs to come down about an inch or so.
Is there anything I have to watch for with the sagging leafs??
How about shocks? I'm sure I can run the stocks without a problem..
I can see it now, lowered alittle bit with some 255's on my icons..
Edit, I just lowered it, tell me what you think/...
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04-03-2008, 11:29 AM
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4.6 stroker, 2wd, 5spd, larger sway bars front and rear, 3.55s, KJ 16's.
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04-03-2008, 05:34 PM
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so did you just cut off one section of the coil spring?? That thing looks pretty nice, i like the stance..
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1996 Cherokee Classic
4.0HO 5-SPEED! | 16x8 Rucicon Moabs | lowered 1" | clear corners | silverstars | custom waggy taillights | custom intake | Aem TB spacer | Dynomax cat-back | Bored TB | FirePower Ignition Kit
CLASSIC TOY
1968 Chevy C-10 short bed
Chevy 350 crate motor | 4-speed | fully restored | Lowered | 20" Centerline Daggers.. wayyy too much to list
Project
1988 Pontiac Trans Am GTA
350 TPI | WS6 | 48k original miles | Flame Red Metallic
SOLD: 94 cherokee | Lifted | Locked
SOLD: 97 TJ | 33's | 4.56's | :(
Searching for an Ls-1 Rx-7 project....
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04-03-2008, 06:27 PM
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1" lower from the tires.
And I too have cut the front springs. Cut exactly 1 ring off, and it sits nice and level. Been running this way for a year now.
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04-03-2008, 06:51 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by UltimatE
1" lower from the tires.
And I too have cut the front springs. Cut exactly 1 ring off, and it sits nice and level. Been running this way for a year now.
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Lets see that set-up too... if you have any pictures...
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DAILY DRIVER
1996 Cherokee Classic
4.0HO 5-SPEED! | 16x8 Rucicon Moabs | lowered 1" | clear corners | silverstars | custom waggy taillights | custom intake | Aem TB spacer | Dynomax cat-back | Bored TB | FirePower Ignition Kit
CLASSIC TOY
1968 Chevy C-10 short bed
Chevy 350 crate motor | 4-speed | fully restored | Lowered | 20" Centerline Daggers.. wayyy too much to list
Project
1988 Pontiac Trans Am GTA
350 TPI | WS6 | 48k original miles | Flame Red Metallic
SOLD: 94 cherokee | Lifted | Locked
SOLD: 97 TJ | 33's | 4.56's | :(
Searching for an Ls-1 Rx-7 project....
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04-03-2008, 09:26 PM
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04-04-2008, 12:24 PM
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Nice color! I just found the end of the spring, and went straight up from there to cut. You might have to get it aligned afterward.
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4.6 stroker, 2wd, 5spd, larger sway bars front and rear, 3.55s, KJ 16's.
Projected date of completion - lol
www.jeepstrokers.com
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04-04-2008, 03:49 PM
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nice, that looks alot better, now all you need is some different wheels.....
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1996 Cherokee Classic
4.0HO 5-SPEED! | 16x8 Rucicon Moabs | lowered 1" | clear corners | silverstars | custom waggy taillights | custom intake | Aem TB spacer | Dynomax cat-back | Bored TB | FirePower Ignition Kit
CLASSIC TOY
1968 Chevy C-10 short bed
Chevy 350 crate motor | 4-speed | fully restored | Lowered | 20" Centerline Daggers.. wayyy too much to list
Project
1988 Pontiac Trans Am GTA
350 TPI | WS6 | 48k original miles | Flame Red Metallic
SOLD: 94 cherokee | Lifted | Locked
SOLD: 97 TJ | 33's | 4.56's | :(
Searching for an Ls-1 Rx-7 project....
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04-05-2008, 01:48 PM
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bump, tell me what you think... Its done. Exactly 30" in the front and rear.
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1996 Cherokee Classic
4.0HO 5-SPEED! | 16x8 Rucicon Moabs | lowered 1" | clear corners | silverstars | custom waggy taillights | custom intake | Aem TB spacer | Dynomax cat-back | Bored TB | FirePower Ignition Kit
CLASSIC TOY
1968 Chevy C-10 short bed
Chevy 350 crate motor | 4-speed | fully restored | Lowered | 20" Centerline Daggers.. wayyy too much to list
Project
1988 Pontiac Trans Am GTA
350 TPI | WS6 | 48k original miles | Flame Red Metallic
SOLD: 94 cherokee | Lifted | Locked
SOLD: 97 TJ | 33's | 4.56's | :(
Searching for an Ls-1 Rx-7 project....
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04-05-2008, 07:37 PM
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30"? 30 what?
I guess this is one way to make a bad situation(sagging rear) better. What about TJ coils? I have heard tha they will give your less height. Also, one other thing you have to take into consideration is the axle centering and caster (if it is changed that much at all).
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04-05-2008, 08:28 PM
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I actually got lucky with my alignment. I needed it before I lowered it, and when I did it fixed the problem, that is a nice looking job btw! Looks very sporty.
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4.6 stroker, 2wd, 5spd, larger sway bars front and rear, 3.55s, KJ 16's.
Projected date of completion - lol
www.jeepstrokers.com
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04-05-2008, 08:41 PM
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I really like it!! Looks good! 
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04-05-2008, 09:52 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SilverXJ
30"? 30 what?
I guess this is one way to make a bad situation(sagging rear) better. What about TJ coils? I have heard tha they will give your less height. Also, one other thing you have to take into consideration is the axle centering and caster (if it is changed that much at all).
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30" from the ground to the bottom of the flares...
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DAILY DRIVER
1996 Cherokee Classic
4.0HO 5-SPEED! | 16x8 Rucicon Moabs | lowered 1" | clear corners | silverstars | custom waggy taillights | custom intake | Aem TB spacer | Dynomax cat-back | Bored TB | FirePower Ignition Kit
CLASSIC TOY
1968 Chevy C-10 short bed
Chevy 350 crate motor | 4-speed | fully restored | Lowered | 20" Centerline Daggers.. wayyy too much to list
Project
1988 Pontiac Trans Am GTA
350 TPI | WS6 | 48k original miles | Flame Red Metallic
SOLD: 94 cherokee | Lifted | Locked
SOLD: 97 TJ | 33's | 4.56's | :(
Searching for an Ls-1 Rx-7 project....
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04-06-2008, 05:37 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by skyjacked94xj
30" from the ground to the bottom of the flares...
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The measurements are taken from the bottom of the flare to the center of the hub. Stock would be 17.5" front and 17" rear.
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04-06-2008, 11:17 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SilverXJ
The measurements are taken from the bottom of the flare to the center of the hub. Stock would be 17.5" front and 17" rear.
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Yeah I know that, I'll take measurements from the area too, should end up being the same..
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DAILY DRIVER
1996 Cherokee Classic
4.0HO 5-SPEED! | 16x8 Rucicon Moabs | lowered 1" | clear corners | silverstars | custom waggy taillights | custom intake | Aem TB spacer | Dynomax cat-back | Bored TB | FirePower Ignition Kit
CLASSIC TOY
1968 Chevy C-10 short bed
Chevy 350 crate motor | 4-speed | fully restored | Lowered | 20" Centerline Daggers.. wayyy too much to list
Project
1988 Pontiac Trans Am GTA
350 TPI | WS6 | 48k original miles | Flame Red Metallic
SOLD: 94 cherokee | Lifted | Locked
SOLD: 97 TJ | 33's | 4.56's | :(
Searching for an Ls-1 Rx-7 project....
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lowering my 96 xj
