Front end suspension spacer recommendations?? Sagging front end

[Joaquim]

Added a steel bumper and winch combo a while ago, definitely noticing around a 3/4 inch sag in the front. I want to add spacers to the front suspension, are there any you'd recommend? Is this install relatively easy?

Or should I just go with a metal rear bumper to try and even it out?

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[Zandcwhite]

I'd run a 1-1.5" spacer up front as the jeep already had some front end rake from the factory and I think it looks better level. Brand doesn't matter it's just a spacer.

 

[Northridge4x4]

Do you already have a suspension lift? If so what do you have?

For a 3/4" spacer, you can go with the Synergy spacers:
https://www.northridge4x4.com/part/...-manufacturing-coil-spring-spacer-3-4in-front

The gain another 1/4", take a look at the TeraFlex 1" spacers:
https://www.northridge4x4.com/part/coil-spacers/1155100-teraflex-1in-coil-spring-spacer-front

 

[AdamG]

Instructions are here, it’s not hard just takes time, when I did it I didn’t even bother loosening the track bars (not that I was right, I just didn’t)
https://teraflex.com/jl-4dr-1-5-sport-st1-spacer-lift-system-no-shocks.html

 

[Joaquim]

Do you already have a suspension lift? If so what do you have?

For a 3/4" spacer, you can go with the Synergy spacers:
https://www.northridge4x4.com/part/...-manufacturing-coil-spring-spacer-3-4in-front

The gain another 1/4", take a look at the TeraFlex 1" spacers:
https://www.northridge4x4.com/part/coil-spacers/1155100-teraflex-1in-coil-spring-spacer-front

Got 2 inch mopar lift. I’m trying to figure out if I should go for 1 inch in the front or 1.5. I’m also trying to figure out if I can do this with a scissor Jack and a hi lift (I just replaced all 4 shocks with only these tools).

Is it bad to run spacers only in the front to compensate for the steel bumper & winch? I have OEM plastic rear bumper.

 

[Northridge4x4]

A lot of people do this in their driveways. Besides your hand tools, you need a jack, scissor would be fine (floor jack with be a little easier) and jack stands.

Remove your track bar bolt at the axle, loosen your upper and lower control arm bolts, then lift your nose up, set the frame on the jack stands, pull the wheels off, Pull your shocks and sway bar links and lower the front axle down until the coils are loose enough to remove and continue on from there.

 

[Northridge4x4]

Is it bad to run spacers only in the front to compensate for the steel bumper & winch? I have OEM plastic rear bumper.

The question would be more - How does the vehicle feel while driving it? Does it feel softer than it did? If so, maybe swapping to a heavier coil spring is a better idea.

If you are happy with the way it rides and handles, then a spacer on top of your existing coil is a fine to do.

Check your shock length, make sure it will still have enough travel.

 

[Northridge4x4]

A solution that takes a bit more work to instal is the ACOS coil spacer from JKS:
https://www.northridge4x4.com/part/coil-spacers/2211-jks-acos-front-adjustable-coil-spacer

These spacers are adjustable from 1" to 3-1/2" lift. So once in, you can adjust them to what you need and it can grow as your JL needs more lift.

 

[Joaquim]

The question would be more - How does the vehicle feel while driving it? Does it feel softer than it did? If so, maybe swapping to a heavier coil spring is a better idea.

If you are happy with the way it rides and handles, then a spacer on top of your existing coil is a fine to do.

Check your shock length, make sure it will still have enough travel.

Vehicle rides well. I have 8.9 front and 10.0 rear shock travel with fox 2.5s from mopar kit. Just trying to level out my vehicle from the extra weight on the front. Do you think it'd make sense to put spacers in the front or install a steel rear bumper to even out the weight?

 

[Northridge4x4]

Do you think it'd make sense to put spacers in the front or install a steel rear bumper to even out the weight?

That's a loaded Q.... Of course we'll say to get a HD rear bumper BUT, this is your Jeep, build it the way that makes you happy.

If you don't feel the need for a heavy-duty rear bumper, throw a spacer in the front to level it up.

If you want the extra beef and protection of a HD rear bumper, go with that.

 

[Joaquim]

A lot of people do this in their driveways. Besides your hand tools, you need a jack, scissor would be fine (floor jack with be a little easier) and jack stands.

Remove your track bar bolt at the axle, loosen your upper and lower control arm bolts, then lift your nose up, set the frame on the jack stands, pull the wheels off, Pull your shocks and sway bar links and lower the front axle down until the coils are loose enough to remove and continue on from there.

Is there a way to do this without taking the wheels off? Or is that the only way? I was reading a spring compression tool can be used but they seem sketchy. Will the steering need to be adjusted if I add a 2 inch spacer to front only?

 

[Northridge4x4]

Is there a way to do this without taking the wheels off? Or is that the only way? I was reading a spring compression tool can be used but they seem sketchy. Will the steering need to be adjusted if I add a 2 inch spacer to front only?

It would be very tough to do with the wheels in place.

A proper spring compressor would make it easier, the scissor style are best for that application:

Yes, you will need to adjust the steering wheel, it's easy to do, check this video out:

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