3" spacer

[Scooter]

I feel like a newbie all over again, but I just bought another XJ after at least a year of not having one. Anyway, I'm thinking of machining my own 3" lift and wondered why I haven't seen anyone offering a 3" coil spring spacer. Does anyone know why this WOULD NOT work? I have access to an assortment of machine tools and materials.

Thanks in advance,

Scooter
Former and current XJ owner.

[Yucca-Man]

One reason is likely because there won't be much coil tower left for the spring to ride on once you get done. A couple good flexes and you could easily drop the coil out...

[XJ_ranger]

http://www.rocklizardfabrications.com/home_brew_budget_boost.htm


here is a good ol homefab budget boost if your looking for something other than a spacer...

[scottsxj]

look on www.madxj.com there is a section in there about homemade spacers and i think they went up to like three inches

[87_jpchrk]

I machined out a set of 3" aluminum spacers a couple of years ago and I had no problems with em till I started making steering conversions. As many of you noticed I have a posting out with death wobble probs. Before these problems I never lost a spring and they are sitting upon 4.5" RE springs. I do get alot of Flex and I am seriously looking at adding limiting straps. I think I will check out that link on spacers. Good luck!

1987 XJ 7.5" pieced together lift upon 33's
2002 KJ liberty limited

[Scooter]

Perhaps I should have mentioned that I'm not interested in maximum flex. I do most, if not all, of my off-roading on an ATV nowadays and therefore I don't feel as if I'll have a problem with the coils falling out. I like the idea of using 3" spacers not only for the lift, but for the stock quality ride. I mainly want a daily driver with 31 x 10.50's.

Scooter