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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Rate Thread Jeep Liberty #863747 01/25/08 02:28 AM Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 18 Lakeport, New York S scott473 OP Need a Spot Has anybody looked at trying the Jeep liberty front struts and forks to lift the front of the Sportage? I was working on a Liberty that came into work yesterday. I was checking out the front struts and they use a fork style lower strut mount like the sportage. I didn't get a chance to take measurements (boss would have had a cow) if he saw me under a customers car with a tape measure. Re: Jeep Liberty [Re: scott473] #863748 01/25/08 05:18 AM Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 394 ashland oregon jaybur Mudrunner why would a tape measure under a customers car get you in trouble? Not like you were wheeling a cut off torch up to it! Sportage sold......... 1999 4runner 4x4 , Tundra brake rotors and calipers (well worth it!) -wifes Re: Jeep Liberty [Re: jaybur] #863749 01/25/08 12:45 PM Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 18 Lakeport, New York S scott473 OP Need a Spot Quote why would a tape measure under a customers car get you in trouble? Not like you were wheeling a cut off torch up to it! Honestly I think my boss is bipolar. He snaps over the smallest things at times. Re: Jeep Liberty [Re: scott473] #863750 01/25/08 03:20 PM Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 5,527 san antonio, TX Dave Scott Trail Leader i have LOOKED at them, but never taken a measurement. i guess what we'd need to know is if the lower end of the fork would mate up to the Sportage's lower A-arm. if so, the strut tower could easily be re-drilled if the bolt pattern is off. 95 Sportage w/welded and 5.89 geared dana 44's on 38.5" TSL's.- SADLY SOLD CURRENTLY - 2000 sportage, 5.38 gears, welded diffs, 35" tires, 5.5" lift http://www.cardomain.com/ride/341410 Re: Jeep Liberty [Re: Dave Scott] #863751 01/25/08 03:40 PM Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,814 South Texas Hydra747 Roll Me Over LEt us just suppose that it would work....then what? The Liberty (even parts) cost more than the Sportage. Are we looking for a height advantage then? If that is the case than that would be a very interesting move and project. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> A 5' gain to the front?????? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/drunk.gif" alt="" /> Re: Jeep Liberty [Re: Hydra747] #863752 01/25/08 05:25 PM Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 5,527 san antonio, TX Dave Scott Trail Leader Quote LEt us just suppose that it would work....then what? The Liberty (even parts) cost more than the Sportage. Are we looking for a height advantage then? If that is the case than that would be a very interesting move and project. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> A 5' gain to the front?????? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/drunk.gif" alt="" /> all we are looking for is the ability to use a different brand strut with different valving and possibly some different sets of springs. the only problem with this idea is that the Liberty weighs about 1300 lbs more than the Sportage and those front springs and struts are meant to damp a V-6 from bouncing around. even if the strut fork fits, using parts for a Liberty might create a harsh ride..... or make a nice set-up for a V-6 swap. 95 Sportage w/welded and 5.89 geared dana 44's on 38.5" TSL's.- SADLY SOLD CURRENTLY - 2000 sportage, 5.38 gears, welded diffs, 35" tires, 5.5" lift http://www.cardomain.com/ride/341410 Re: Jeep Liberty [Re: Dave Scott] #863753 01/25/08 05:29 PM Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,814 South Texas Hydra747 Roll Me Over Quote all we are looking for is the ability to use a different brand strut with different valving and possibly some different sets of springs. the only problem with this idea is that the Liberty weighs about 1300 lbs more than the Sportage and those front springs and struts are meant to damp a V-6 from bouncing around. even if the strut fork fits, using parts for a Liberty might create a harsh ride..... or make a nice set-up for a V-6 swap. Are you talking about a situation for a front end STOCK Sportage??? I was referring to the RSG Front end and possibly getting ahead in that direction???????? Sounds like a good Idea huh? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> Re: Jeep Liberty [Re: Hydra747] #863754 01/25/08 06:22 PM Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,814 South Texas Hydra747 Roll Me Over Dave Scott I PM'd u! Did You Get it????????????????? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> Re: Jeep Liberty [Re: Dave Scott] #863755 01/25/08 10:05 PM Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 150 Catskill Mts, NY Yankee_Tim Wheeler Quote [quote]the only problem with this idea is that the Liberty weighs about 1300 lbs more than the Sportage and those front springs and struts are meant to damp a V-6 from bouncing around. I think some Libturdy's had an I4, if I remember correctly. Maybe different valving and rates for the I4? 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