results of the ZJ lift (on the tj) are in

asjeep · 04-12-2003, 11:41 PM

I bought two front coils from a v8 ZJ oday, installed them on the front of my tj, .....

instant 3 inch lift.........

took my front springs from my tj, put them in the rears..... instant 3 inch lift......

the tj rides great, (except for needing longer shocks)

total cost..... 72.00 including tax

now i need shocks to fit, any sugestions? once again i am on a budget but need to replace them soon.....

thx

Aaron

glennv · 04-13-2003, 08:40 AM

I have a set of BDS shocks that I have used for about 3000 miles. They came with my bds 3 inch kit. I'll sell them to you for half of what they go new plus shipping. I think they run about 120 new. I'll have to check. My new OME shocks are on their way.

JPTJ06 · 04-13-2003, 11:14 AM

You got any pics? Very interested in seeing the finished product.

Bucket110 · 04-13-2003, 12:05 PM

where did you get the front coils from for that price? what years work? i thought the front and rear coils on our tj's where a diferent diameter and spring rate? how much will that affect its rear flex and load capacity...do you know???

asjeep · 04-13-2003, 01:49 PM

i got the idea from jeepsunlmited.com.....

but i have been told it has been written up in jp and petersons before too...

the front tj coil is alot taller and wider, when comparing side by side the springs are about 6 inches taller, but once you get them in, the weight of the jeep brings hem down to about a 3 inch lift.....

as far i havent gotten to try to flex them as i need to put new shocks on, (the stock shocks are fully extended just sitting there) but we suspect that the flex will be incredible

cargo capacity i am not too worried about as these are the springs that were holding up the engine before ..... so i think they will be ok....

i got the springs from a junkyard here in town, bj's but the persn who did it on JU got new ones from napa.....

the ride is stiffer is suspect because of needing shocks

that tied in with my flat fenders and my jeep looks so mean, i will try to post pics later...

97TJGUZZY · 04-13-2003, 06:09 PM

definetly post pics and a write up of how it rides, likes, dislikes, if it works i mean why wouldn't more poeple do it?

asjeep · 04-13-2003, 10:56 PM

pics should be on tomorrow..... but here is the little write up

you buy the zj springs...

remove your front springs

install new front zj springs...

install new shocks (i havent doen this yet)

put tires back on

lift up rear end , remove all tires

disconnect shocks and sway bars

now the hard part, use a coil spring compressor and compress the spring

install the front tj spring in the rear of your tj

install the other spring, using a spring compressor, it will be very tight

install new shocks, and hook sway bar back in reinstall tire

get an alignment

the easiest part is the zj springs, while they dont look like they are any taller (maybe only a inch or so) they dont compress as far giving the extra lift.....

The ride on the jeep is going to be about the same in the front, and perhaps a little springier in the rear....

travel i'm not sure as i need to install new shocks still (i love it mine are fully extended right now

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samsammy23 · 04-14-2003, 12:13 AM

Would the shocks from a RE budget boost work with this? I think they are DT's.
Thanks.
Chad.

dejablu311 · 04-14-2003, 02:49 AM

I can't believe it worked. I def want to see pics. and yes the DT shocks from the RE budget boost will work, but those shocks are quite possibly the worst shocks in the world and putting them on a 3" lifted TJ will just make them that much worse.

**mxg342** · 04-14-2003, 09:42 AM

I just bought 4 - DT3000s off of Bob Supplee for 147 shipped
They were for a 2" BB but I'm sure that he has some that will work!

Bob Supplee, 405-799-8977

Roughneck · 04-14-2003, 10:19 AM

I stand corrected. I was pretty sure that way of lifting a tj wouldn't work out.

I know the original rear springs have tapered coils on top & bottom, but the fronts only taper at the top. How well did the front springs fit in the rear? What keeps them centered?

asjeep · 04-14-2003, 12:11 PM

at the top they are centered the same way the frotns are, on the bottom the are centered in the pan naturally, same was as stock.... you see the orignal rear are tapered on top and bottom, the fromts are tapered at the top, but not at the bottom, so the bottom mounting plate is very wide allowing it to accomidate a non tapered spring, it fits perfectly, i am uploading pics now....

please notice the rear spring bows slightly out ( i had to compress it pretty good to use original shocks) but when the new ones come in should be fine

also the tires are 31x10.50x15's

http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4290353041

asjeep · 04-14-2003, 12:39 PM

and roughneck, i am corrected all the time on here, lol

**igofshn** · 04-14-2003, 12:42 PM

Did you do anything with the track bars?

samsammy23 · 04-14-2003, 12:53 PM

Will this setup work with the RE budget boost? What year XJ do these springs need to come from?
Thanks.
Chad.

04-13-2003, 08:40 AM	#2
glennv Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 661 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I have a set of BDS shocks that I have used for about 3000 miles. They came with my bds 3 inch kit. I'll sell them to you for half of what they go new plus shipping. I think they run about 120 new. I'll have to check. My new OME shocks are on their way. __________________ 2002 Sport: I6, 4.56 gears, SYE, RE 3.5", 305 BFF MTs.5-spd,d30/d44. 2004 Grand: I6, wife's 1998 XJ: My daily driver. I6 "The Second Amendment is not about duck hunting, and I know I'm not going to make very many friends saying this, but it's about our right, all of our right to be able to protect ourselves from all of you guys up there." - Dr. Suzanna Gratia Hupp, appearing before Representative Charles Schumer's committee hearings on the assault weapons ban

04-13-2003, 12:05 PM	#4
Bucket110 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Hopkinton, Ma Posts: 2,002 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	where did you get the front coils from for that price? what years work? i thought the front and rear coils on our tj's where a diferent diameter and spring rate? how much will that affect its rear flex and load capacity...do you know??? __________________ 2002 TJ Blk, 4.0, 5spd, dual top/doors, Dana 30/44, 6", 35's, 4.88s, locked f/r, air, KC lights, CB, PSC rockers/cage/corners, m8000, flat fenders, custom front bumper, TXT rear 2003 F350 diesel....tow rig [COLOR=blue]NEJEEPZ[/COLOR] [URL=http://community.webshots.com/user/2k2blktj]My Jeep[/URL]

04-14-2003, 02:49 AM	#9
dejablu311 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Concord NC Posts: 298 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I can't believe it worked. I def want to see pics. and yes the DT shocks from the RE budget boost will work, but those shocks are quite possibly the worst shocks in the world and putting them on a 3" lifted TJ will just make them that much worse. __________________ 2000 Sahara that is for sale.

04-14-2003, 12:42 PM	#14
igofshn Locked @ both ends Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lemoore, CA Posts: 8,032 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Did you do anything with the track bars? __________________ 2007, 4 door, powered by a minivan engine, locked and riding on 35's. [Jeep Pics

04-14-2003, 12:13 AM	#8
samsammy23 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 363 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Would the shocks from a RE budget boost work with this? I think they are DT's. Thanks. Chad.

04-14-2003, 12:53 PM	#15
samsammy23 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 363 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Will this setup work with the RE budget boost? What year XJ do these springs need to come from? Thanks. Chad.