Can I lower my JK an inch?
05-21-2015 | 04:12 PM
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Can I lower my JK an inch?
Hey fellas,
Well earlier this year I decided to upgrade my JK from a 2.5" TF BB lift and 35's to a 3.5" AEV lift and 37's. I ended up having to regear to 5:13's, swap out both the front and rear drive shafts and all of the control arms as well to make the 37's work. The 37's I got (Toyo RT's) actually ended up measuring out to 36.25." This left a bigger tire-wheel well gap than I had planned for.
I ideally would like to lower the Jeep back down an inch without having to swap out the shocks and coil springs etc.
Is there a way to do so without swapping out the entire lift kit for another? Thanks fellas.
Well earlier this year I decided to upgrade my JK from a 2.5" TF BB lift and 35's to a 3.5" AEV lift and 37's. I ended up having to regear to 5:13's, swap out both the front and rear drive shafts and all of the control arms as well to make the 37's work. The 37's I got (Toyo RT's) actually ended up measuring out to 36.25." This left a bigger tire-wheel well gap than I had planned for.
I ideally would like to lower the Jeep back down an inch without having to swap out the shocks and coil springs etc.
Is there a way to do so without swapping out the entire lift kit for another? Thanks fellas.
Last edited by orp967; 05-21-2015 at 04:28 PM.
05-21-2015 | 04:15 PM
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Hey fellas,
Well earlier this year I decided to upgrade my JK from a 2.5" TF BB lift and 35's to a 3.5" AEV lift and 37's. I ended up having to regear to 5:13's, swap out both the front and rear drive shafts and all of the control arms. The 37's I got (Toyo RT's) actually ended up measuring out to 36.25." This left a bigger tire-wheel well gap than I had planned for.
I ideally would like to lower the Jeep back down an inch is there a way to do so without swapping out the entire lift kit for another? Thanks fellas.
Well earlier this year I decided to upgrade my JK from a 2.5" TF BB lift and 35's to a 3.5" AEV lift and 37's. I ended up having to regear to 5:13's, swap out both the front and rear drive shafts and all of the control arms. The 37's I got (Toyo RT's) actually ended up measuring out to 36.25." This left a bigger tire-wheel well gap than I had planned for.
I ideally would like to lower the Jeep back down an inch is there a way to do so without swapping out the entire lift kit for another? Thanks fellas.
You're might have to adjust your bump stops so you don't bottom out your shocks. But other than that and adjusting your control arm length you will be fine.
Last edited by NJKURPat; 05-21-2015 at 04:20 PM.
05-21-2015 | 04:36 PM
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05-22-2015 | 04:22 AM
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37's and 3.5-4" of lift does NOTHING for your gas milage...ha ha. I would add bumpers and call it a day.
05-22-2015 | 07:03 AM
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IF you are properly set up now with bumpstops, changing coils has no affect on them. There is no correlation between coil height and needed bump stop.
Your sway bar links should be fine as well if only changing 1" You might need some minor adjustments to track bars and control arms if you want everything to be perfect.
Your sway bar links should be fine as well if only changing 1" You might need some minor adjustments to track bars and control arms if you want everything to be perfect.
05-22-2015 | 07:40 AM
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IF you are properly set up now with bumpstops, changing coils has no affect on them. There is no correlation between coil height and needed bump stop.
Your sway bar links should be fine as well if only changing 1" You might need some minor adjustments to track bars and control arms if you want everything to be perfect.
Your sway bar links should be fine as well if only changing 1" You might need some minor adjustments to track bars and control arms if you want everything to be perfect.