DIY Spacer Lift

[Rssazn]

Looking to do a 1.5-2" spacer lift and deciding what's the easiest/quickest method. I've done these on trucks before, but I assume if I just compress the springs while its on its own weight, jack up the jeep, it should be a simple pull out, place the spacer, and reinsert yeah? Or do I have to go through the 50 steps I keep seeing videos on youtube?

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[richk225]

Good questio. With the suspension at full droop I wonder if you can compress the springs(with a good spring compressor or rented one) enough to slide them on?Maybe there’s some tips like just having to remove the lower control arm bolts at the axle. Did you talk to the manufacturer?

 

[jac04]

The way you describe will work to get the spacer in, but because of the change in ride height, the rubber suspension bushings will be partially 'bound' at normal ride height. Therefore, you need to loosen all of the control arm, track bar & shock bolts so that the rubber bushings re-establish their neutral position at ride height, then re-tighten all the bolts. It's the right way to do the job.

 

[rcadden]

I followed this video in my garage and had no issues. I don't have a lift that tall, but was able to do it with a combination of my floor jack and then on the rear axle I used the scissor jack to help hold the axle up. Obviously use jack stands as well.

The whole job took a couple of hours. Pretty easy, really.

Jeep Wrangler JL 4 Door Teraflex 1.5 in. Performance Spacer Lift Kit Review & Install (youtube.com)

 

[GATORB8]

There's a big jounce tube in the middle of the front springs that the spacer has to slide up around.

 

[roaniecowpony]

Looking to do a 1.5-2" spacer lift and deciding what's the easiest/quickest method. I've done these on trucks before, but I assume if I just compress the springs while its on its own weight, jack up the jeep, it should be a simple pull out, place the spacer, and reinsert yeah? Or do I have to go through the 50 steps I keep seeing videos on youtube?

Seems like the easiest way is to put the frame on stands, remove the wheels, disconnect the shocks with a jack under the axle, then let it drop down until you can remove the spring.

 

[Rssazn]

guess i'll just take it on base garage shop and borrow their tools.

 

[Camaroboi13]

guess i'll just take it on base garage shop and borrow their tools.

It’s crazy how easy it is, don’t be intimidated by it.
Jack up vehicle and support the frame with stands.
Remove wheels and tires
Support the axle with a jack
Disconnect lower shock bolts
Disconnect sway bar end links
Lower the axle and pull the springs out
Add spacers and reinstall springs
Jack the axle back into place
Attach end links and shock bolts
Install wheels and remove Jack stands.
enjoy.

 

[The Last Cowboy]

If you're going to over complicate things with spring compressors and trying to do one corner at a time, you will make the job far more difficult than it has to be.

 

[jac04]

It’s crazy how easy it is, don’t be intimidated by it.
Jack up vehicle and support the frame with stands.
Remove wheels and tires
Support the axle with a jack
Disconnect lower shock bolts
Disconnect sway bar end links
Lower the axle and pull the springs out
Add spacers and reinstall springs
Jack the axle back into place
Attach end links and shock bolts
Install wheels and remove Jack stands.
enjoy.

This is missing the steps of loosening all of the control arm and track bar bolts, and then re-tightening them with the vehicle back on the ground with the suspension at the re-established ride height.

 

[Camaroboi13]

This is missing the steps of loosening all of the control arm and track bar bolts, and then re-tightening them with the vehicle back on the ground with the suspension at the re-established ride height.

Not necessary on a spacer lift. I’ve done several and haven’t done that on any 1-2” lift.

 

[GATORB8]

Not necessary on a spacer lift. I’ve done several and haven’t done that on any 1-2” lift.

Not required for install, but it's still a good idea so you seat the bushing back at neutral at the new ride height.

 

[Rssazn]

I'm assuming I should go ahead and add mopar lca? (https://www.quadratec.com/p/mopar/front-lower-control-arm-wrangler-jl-68322798AA)

from what I'm reading, I shouldn't need to go the adjustable lca route.

 

[GATORB8]

I'm assuming I should go ahead and add mopar lca? (https://www.quadratec.com/p/mopar/front-lower-control-arm-wrangler-jl-68322798AA)

from what I'm reading, I shouldn't need to go the adjustable lca route.

Doesn't hurt.

When you do it, only remove and replace one LCA at a time. If you pull them both it's a bitch to get back together.

 

[jac04]

Not necessary on a spacer lift. I’ve done several and haven’t done that on any 1-2” lift.

It's the only correct way to do the job.

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