Lowering from 6.5 to 4.5?

saybye · Jul 21, 2016

Anyone done this? This thing sits huge over these 36's, it just isn't practical for the off road I do. Wanting to lower it to 4.5" and 35's. It is long armed in the front, just wondering what all Ill have to change or if I can just drop the 4.5 springs in and run it. I thought lowering it that much may change my pinion angle on the front and I may have to shorten my track bar? Opinions/suggestions appreciated. Thanks!

dan1977p · Jul 21, 2016

I'd take measurements, remove the springs and then support the jeep on stands two inches lower and look at what you will end up with.

Ronbo · Jul 21, 2016

If I'm seeing it right, there looks to be a few spring spacers stacked in there. Why not pull those and install the shorter factory part then see where it sits..

themauler · Jul 21, 2016

1. Is that a crossmember drop block sandwiched between the frame and crossmember which your links are attached? I guess it is holding for now but I vote remove that drop spacer before doing hardcore wheeling.
2. Another vote for remove the spacer pucks above the coils.
3. It looks like there is enough exposed thread to adjust the trac bar?
4. Adjust your pinion/caster angle. (Do you not have harsh driveline vibes?)
5. Probably have to bumpstop a tad or trim a little fender if you lose 2” of lift.
6. May need new shocks depending on how much you plan on articulating the front axle.

Serious Offroad · Jul 21, 2016

You'll need new shocks.

stockerwithalocker · Jul 21, 2016

Out of curiosity, how does it drive with a radius armed set up without the passenger side arm? Or I am I just not seeing the arm?

Jbh97009 · Jul 21, 2016

I agree, pull all those spacers (appears to be more than one)
And do what you have to do to level out the rear. As stated different shocks will be needed....

But I've ran 4.5" lift with 36" iroks just fine and I loved it. I wouldn't go down in tire size, unless you need new tires too. Just lower it, no need for all that height

VAhasnoWAVES · Jul 21, 2016

Serious Offroad said:
You'll need new shocks.

not necessarily...

if he is bumped stopped (which it doesnt appear to be the case) and the shocks are happy now, itll be the same at a lower height. bump stopped is bump stopped, regardless of what spring is in there. but they do look long, even for the current springs/spacers.

lower it, realign it... youll be happy.

Jbh97009 · Jul 22, 2016

^ this

ROBZ95Xj · Jul 22, 2016

for starters get rid of that ghetto ass long arm setup

1-tonxj · Jul 22, 2016

ROBZ95Xj said:
for starters get rid of that ghetto ass long arm setup

Would be ok if the crossmember looked less questionable and was not running stock Lca axle mounts .

Lowering from 6.5 to 4.5?

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