Relocate rear axle after 5" lift

ArmyDad · Apr 18, 2011

As some have noted, after lifting the XJ a few inches the rear axle does move closer to the front of the wheelwell.

Is anything to be gained by moving the axle back 1"-2"? One way to do it is to weld on a new, longer spring perch and drill to move the axle back but not sure anything is really going to be accomplished outside of esthetics.

Thanks!
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rocknxj · Apr 18, 2011

Send a PM to Playwithit. He's got a write-up someplace in the Sierra Chapter.

ArmyDad · Apr 18, 2011

rocknxj said:
Send a PM to Playwithit. He's got a write-up someplace in the Sierra Chapter.

Will do, thanks.

While I have your ear, as it were, are there any chapter "meet and greets" or the like? New to the hobby, got a good local club I'm working with but want to meet more folks.

Thanks!

Tom
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Phil · Apr 19, 2011

Post up in Sierra when and where you want to get together. There are a bunch of guys in the greater Sac area.

jeeps4fun · Apr 20, 2011

And let us know if he gives you an answer/link.

ktm racer 419 · Apr 20, 2011

the issue with moving it back is upon suspension compression the tire also moves back into the wheel opening and if too far back rubs the body.

if you bumpstop enough and want it further back in the wheel opening at ride height i suppose you will figure out how far you will need to move it back and can do so by adjustable spring perches/u bolt plates

Relocate rear axle after 5" lift

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