Tincan4X4 Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 There are only 3 choices that I have been able to find- Calmini, 4x4parts(AC), or the JGC spring mod. Are there any others out there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrailChaser Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 JeffsBroncoGraveyard.com The first three on THIS page will fit perfectly. I just put on the 4-4.5" springs and had to cut one of the crossmembers because the driveshaft was rubbing it. I also had to weld on a drop bracket for the panhard rod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrailChaser Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 I should rephrase that about the cross member. I didn't just cut it, but cut piece out and rewelded beefer steel in the hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey.T Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 JeffsBroncoGraveyard.com The first three on THIS page will fit perfectly. I just put on the 4-4.5" springs and had to cut one of the crossmembers because the driveshaft was rubbing it. I also had to weld on a drop bracket for the panhard rod. Shame on you Trail.... Your giving me ideas.... *Must Focus on Winter Project.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94extreme Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 f-150 coils too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tincan4X4 Posted November 30, 2007 Author Share Posted November 30, 2007 JeffsBroncoGraveyard.com The first three on THIS page will fit perfectly. I just put on the 4-4.5" springs and had to cut one of the crossmembers because the driveshaft was rubbing it. I also had to weld on a drop bracket for the panhard rod. How much rear lift did that give you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrailChaser Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 I actually didn't measure, but I could snap a pic and post it up after the sun comes up. I need to find a stock pathy to compare measurements to. Anyone with a stocker want to measure from the ground to the middle of the rear fender lip. I don't have the flares, so I need the measurement from the bend in the sheet metal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 I saw the pic from your bumper thread, that's a lot of lift. Did you cut the coils down at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrailChaser Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 I just cut the part off at the top were it that turned toward the middle. I don't think it effected height at all. Those pics were taken with all my tools in the back, along with two heavy big deep cycle batteries and the 50+lbs jerry can full of gas and all my trail tools and spare parts. It's a bit stiffer of a ride now, but not too bad. 'm hoping they'll settle a little in the next couple of months. The ride is much better when the truck is loaded tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nige Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 (edited) you have way more rear lift than I do with my calmini coils. I have a set of 3" AC coils i am going to install instead. It looks like your axle has crept forward a little too. are you going to evntually do a body lift? I've been daydreaming about cutting off the upper spring perch and sliding it down a couple inches on the frame, then add a gusset between the backside of the perch and the side of the frame to keep it strong. That would definitely lift you up, but you might need some longer upper and lower rear links and still bang the d-shaft on the x-member. Edited December 2, 2007 by skrillaguerilla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrailChaser Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 I'm trying not to do a body lift unless it's absolutely necessary to clear the tires in the front. I'm more than willing to trim out whatever sheetmetal is required to get the 33's on my pathy as it is right now. I just need to decide what backspacing to go with on the new rims. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tincan4X4 Posted December 3, 2007 Author Share Posted December 3, 2007 Holy crap, thats alot of lift trailchaser. I have a 3" body lift on mine, if I use those springs Id look like a mini monster truck. LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 I'm thinking the 1-2" Bronco Coils on the site TC posted would work nicely for 3" of lift, even with the added weight I have on the back of my truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tincan4X4 Posted December 3, 2007 Author Share Posted December 3, 2007 Since JGC coils work, will these work with PF coils? http://rustysoffroad.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?...gory_Code=COILS Uerothane spacers for the grand cherokee. 1 of these on each side of a 3" PF lift coil would be sufficient I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 Should work just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotrek Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 I have a 1980 f150 parts truck do the coils from that year fit the path? How much lift? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlMac Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Trail, So you used 4-4.5" springs in the rear. What did u use for your front lift? Im also curious to know how you modified your crossmember and how difficult it was. Pics would be sweet! ... drools... to hell with the 3" Calumi this spring! al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlMac Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 will the aftermarket calmini a arms be enough for this kind of lift on the front? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 The max you can get out of the front is a little more than 3". The higher you go, the less downtravel the front suspe4nsion will have, the rougher it will ride and it will be more likely to break CV's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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