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 adding a little more lift to the front and rear
#883230
04/29/08 04:53 AM
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i know you guys have told me 4 inches up front is the max on the ifs. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/scared.gif" alt="" /> but i still want another inch or so up front and 1.5 to 2 out back. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/nana.gif" alt="" /> i am currently making 1/2" spacers for the front to add to my 3/4" up yor kia spacers and eibach spring. in the rear i gotta 2" spacer with the eibach springs which i am ditching the eibach spring and keeping the spacer and installing tj 105aa springs...
will let you guys know how it comes out...
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Re: adding a little more lift to the front and rear
[Re: sportagebandit]
#883231
04/29/08 05:45 AM
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will 1/4" spacer give you an extra inch up front?
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Re: adding a little more lift to the front and rear
[Re: sportagebandit]
#883232
04/29/08 01:26 PM
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the most you can space the strut down in front is 1.125" or the bottom of the strut will smack right into the CV joints on the front axle and tear the crap outta the boot. in the rear, you need to be careful that the coils aren't too curved or they will wear out really fast and provide a bad ride on the road. also, you need to watch the relationship between the upper link and your pinion as well as the lower coil buckets and the axle centering (panhard rod length).
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
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Re: adding a little more lift to the front and rear
[Re: Dave Scott]
#883233
04/29/08 07:05 PM
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additionaly the joint at the upper A arm will have an extreeeeeeme angle and your downward travel will be nearly zero..
'96 4d mechanicaly stock so far, rims, spoiler, Cooper AT tyres, Factory LSD, Manual Warn Hubs, handmade exaust, ELECTRIC FAN!!! 3,1'' Lift, PALM GPS http://members.cardomain.com/fokion
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Re: adding a little more lift to the front and rear
[Re: fokion]
#883234
04/29/08 09:21 PM
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Only other way to get more lift is to go with a 3" body lift. The kit is available but it may be difficult to make shifters work correctly. Otherwise, SAS is the answer.
Everet
WWW.UPYOURKIA.COM White 96,4x4, man.hubs,K&N filter,3row rad, twin 16" fans, 3" body lift, 4" UPYOURKIA LIFT KIT,265/75 16 TreadWrights on DC2 wheels,140 amp alt. dual batts.
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Re: adding a little more lift to the front and rear
[Re: Dave Scott]
#883235
04/30/08 12:03 AM
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the most you can space the strut down in front is 1.125" or the bottom of the strut will smack right into the CV joints on the front axle and tear the crap outta the boot. in the rear, you need to be careful that the coils aren't too curved or they will wear out really fast and provide a bad ride on the road. also, you need to watch the relationship between the upper link and your pinion as well as the lower coil buckets and the axle centering (panhard rod length). so i shouldn't add more than 3/8" to the already existing lift. i will have the machine shop shave off .125" of the 1/2" spacer.
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Re: adding a little more lift to the front and rear
[Re: sportagebandit]
#883236
04/30/08 03:35 AM
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I did some experimenting (trial and error) when I started making the spacers and with the Eibachs the 3/4" spacers is the tallest I got to work without the cv axles not rubbing on the strut forks. If you want more lift think about a body lift or a SAS.
Dennis
95 Sportage, gone but not forgotten.
98 Jeep TJ, 4" Zone springs with RC Long arms, Ford 8.8", 4.56 gears & Detroit locker rear, D30, 4.56 & Detroit Trutrack front.
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Re: adding a little more lift to the front and rear
[Re: DennisThompson]
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04/30/08 02:46 PM
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I did some experimenting (trial and error) when I started making the spacers and with the Eibachs the 3/4" spacers is the tallest I got to work without the cv axles not rubbing on the strut forks. If you want more lift think about a body lift or a SAS.
Dennis i think you're right, i think they rub a little even with my kit when the upper ball joint starts to wear a little from being allowed to over extend slightly.
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
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Re: adding a little more lift to the front and rear
[Re: Dave Scott]
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05/07/08 05:51 AM
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ok i got the spacers back from the machinist, and then gave em back to him and to him remove some material. instead of .500" spacers they are now .300".
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