For the amount of years that I've been working on vehicles I just noticed something that should have been noticed. I was always using a breaker bar to compress the coil but you got it right by using the jack and compressing it that way. Good job and great video. I just got my 3-in lift and I'll be doing the same this week
I bought a budget boost kit from JGCParts for my 04 Cherokee... 2.5"front and 2"rear. Their instructions really did not go into detail. Your video saved me $$ from having to take my Jeep into an auto shop to get mine installed. I also installed new shocks so the job took me a few hours. Thank you for posting this video, it was really really helpful. positioning of the spring compressors is key, i rented mine from my local auto store. Thanks again.
Bro, Extremely informative on the size=brand of tire and the difference shown with and with out. I just bought a 99 and I am realizing everything you can do, so far I'm Impressed! Good video my dude.
I did not rotate the rears to the front until the fronts needed to be replaced. I am just now needing to replace the other two tire's, I got about 25,000 miles out of them. with a lot of off road use.
You placed the spacers on the bottom of the springs but rusty's website says they ride at the TOP of the springs. Did you do this for any particular reason? This kit is simply a set of 4 spacers positioned on top of the factory coil springs. Since the factory coils are retained, you can be sure this kit has no negative effects on the excellent factory ride characteristics! No bump stops are needed; we have found that they may limit travel more than needed unless you use a significantly larger tire. We recommend a maximum 245 size tire for this kit. The factory shock absorbers are long enough to work with this kit, however we recommend replacing them with Rusty's Hydro Performance Shocks for an better ride and for proper extension travel when the vehicle is used off-road.
Thank you for the videos, great help! The hardest part was with the spring compressors. I had to cut mine shorter and buy another pair for compressing the springs more to be able to reinstall them with the BB lift things on.
Hey Bud, Awesome Video. Helped me out a bunch.. Did a 3 in lift on my 2000 Grand Cherokee yesterday.. your video made it a breeze... Spring compressor tool, Little scary but all good.. Thanks.
Nice video work. Looks good! I have the same size tires on my stock height 04 @ they rub the wheel well on tight parking lot turns. 2 inch looks like it worked out prefect. Thanks four the video. I'm sold.
I want to put a similar 2" budget lift on my ZJ but I've been warned that it will steer funny without adding adjustable control arms on. Did you have any unstable steering issues after this?
@@xmo552 The ZJ's are a little bit cheaper to build then a WJ. The measurements in the video was showing before and after getting 2 inchs over stock for a WJ.
instead of lowering it and then jacking it back up with the coil compresser, Why didn't you just put the compressor on then lower it and take the shock out?
Also, should totally replace the shocks if you plan to actually wheel it. If it's simply a road queen then...I'd still replace the shocks to make up the difference, just the right way of doing it. Not hating, just saying. I have a 99 with a iron rock off road 3 inch and a 00 with a 2" puck lift but on both the shocks have also been changed
I did post a video of the rear I just want to keep my videos kind of short that's why I split it into two. Check out my Channel there's a ton of videos on there.
Yes it was one of the best investments I've made I love the way it will I went everywhere I followed trucks that were way bigger than me. I just recently changed it to a proper 4 inch lift and bigger tires
thanks for doing this video..I just got a 2002 WJ with low mileage and wanted a little lift for trails but not super crazy..so the budget boost kit has everything but spring compressors right?..let me know when you can as I'm saving up to get it
Do you have cv or u joints? Asking cuz was about to buy rough country 2 inch lift comes with shocks too but in the website says not to use with awd they told me i would have to change my cv axels with u joint axels wondering if u had any problems
I has CV axles. My WJ has been great with it's 2" lift. From what I'm told and from all the wheeling I've done in my Jeep. A 2'' lift should not require anything. I've read that you only need to start replacing other thing's is when you lift it 4 or more inches. That being said, My WJ has 219,000 miles the front CV axles are bad now after 4,000 miles mostly off road since the 2" lift. I want to blame that on doing Donuts in mud and snow, not under normal driving.
I was confused, what they where talking about was the propeller shaft, just found out some have cv joints and supposedley thats what is not recommended but thankfully i looked under my wj and has the double cardan u joint driveshaft so i will be getting the 2 inch lift only bad thing also found some leaking from pinion seal while i was down there. Did u buy a new steering stabilizer with the lift?
Joel C I only got the Rustys offroad 2" spacer kit. No steering stabilizer, thats for 4+ inch lifts. Check my WJ out in action ruclips.net/video/i-zm0S8EbnY/видео.html
This video was from 2013. I don't have those tires anymore and I'm not sure where to find them other than looking online sorry. I'm running some Radar Renegade MT's now. I like them a lot more I have a video of them on my channel
Neato! Now, what are "jounce bumpers" and where are they installed? Came across this term just today, and wondering if they help with bottoming out issues.
VideoNOLA Jounce bumpers are pretty much exactly what they sound like: small bumpers that prevent your body from bottoming out into your suspension. They're installed behind the spring, under the vehicle.
Cody Deitz Thanks. I've since learned that "jounce bumpers" is what some people call "bump stops", which are two large rubber "bricks" that insert into two cups above the front axle. Mine were old and disintegrated (almost missing entirely). Found a cheap pair on eBay and installed 'em ... no more thuds!!
Having trouble with the front end. Replaced cv;s and ball joints,no change. Car groans when turning and feels like it sort of slips or moves over a bit when turning There is no play in wheels or steering and does not vibrate.Any help? Thanks John
There is a list of things it could be tie rod ends, wheel hubs, ball joints, etc. If you have a Les Schwab or somewhere that will do a FREE alignment pre-check have them diagnose it and then fix the parts yourself save a ton of money. Good luck if you have anymore questions check out my vids and feel free to hit me up.
I'm running the spacers on the bottom I have not had any problems with it at all. I put on over 30,000 miles and have done a ton of off-roading with them on the bottom.
Could've saved a step by simply compressing the spring in the first place before putting the compressors on. Instead of lowering it, putting compressors on then jacking it up again to compress the spring.
Great Video!!! How are those tires on the road? I wont be doing a lot of mud but LOVE the looks of it... are they making noise? you inspired me to do the same on my 04 WJ, after I got an offer for 600$(!!) my WJ has the same color, think Im gonna paint the rims matt black after the process is done :))
So I see you put the front spacers on the bottom. For skyjacker (same spacers) they detail you needing to put the front spacer on the top. Have you changed this or had any issues?
It was a good video and what I used as reference to install mine a few days ago. I just ordered the addco rear sway bar and new rear sway bar end links too. The stock one is so thin and cheap.
Just an update to this. My spring perches were rusted out and bought the repair kit from ironrock and once they were welded on, I moved the front spacers to the top and it rides a lot better.
I'm looking to do the same to my jeep and i have some questions for ya. 1.Did you have replace other parts like brake lines or sway bars? 2.How are the coil spaces working out for you/ have you had any trouble with them. 3.Did you get exactly 2" of lift? more or less? And does you'r jeep sit even after lift was installed. sorry for so many question. great video by the way!
1. You don't need to replace anything with the 2" lift 2. It drives like stock and 4wheels even better. 3. I got exactly 2" front and rear. Watch the beginning and the end of the video for the before and after pics.
Are you sure? Please tell everyone in your opinion why and what the difference would be top vs bottom. Theoretically it should not matter if its on the top or bottom. It drives like stock and 4wheels even better.
NOT true. I talked to the guys at Rusty's Offroad. They said theoretically it does not matter if it's on the top or the bottom. The spacer is not a vibration dampener it's a spacer. With or without it the vibration would be the same if it was on top or bottom.
was wondering I have a 94 jeep grand Cherokee and was thinking about doing the same thing you don't need ant extent ions for the brake lines or drive line do you? and what about a 3" would I need anything else besides the spacers?
Nothing, Rustys offroad has a 3.5'' kit for the ZJ. www.rustysoffroad.com/jeep-suspension/jeep-suspension-lift-kits/zj-grand-cherokee-93-98-jeep-suspension-lift-kits/
It’s not just the track bar it’s the wheel barrings breaks ball joints and any part that has a rubber gaskets and also the upper and lower sway bars so just replacing the track bar won’t fix it I am handing the same problem after installing my lift
@@JohnHornbostel-uz5gz Same: Track bar new Track bar bolt hole repaired New: Stabilizer Sway bar links Ball joints All bushings Shocks Spring isolators bearings Cv shafts Bearings Seals Shocks Rotors Calipers Brakes Steering gear box All steering components E v e r y t h I n g Except the axle housing and diff. Still got a wobble. I have a buddy at a race car alignment shop. He says on our 5 link Jeeps it's usually the track bar and tires. He says bad tires can induce a wobble. My tires are pretty bad. Tomorrow I'm getting tires and the next day it's going into that alignment shop. I'll come back and report.
Nice job but the spacers are supposed to go on the top of the coil front and rear. Spacer against perch, then insulator and then the coil. like you did but on top not the bottom.
Actually on the the budget boost kit it is designed to go on top of the spring on the front and below the spring on the rear. Maybe check your facts first man.
One of my latest videos is putting on 1.5 inch wheel spacers. Next video I will be posting is the how to install Bushwacker cutout fender flares. It was a lot of work.
Christian Legorreta i bought a 3 inch spacer for the front of my wj. went to get it installed and the guy said it was gonna need more parts such as sway bar links longer shocks and possibly new coils. and could be pretty dangerous the 3 inch is also heavier so itll compress the spring too quickly so he just bought me this kit and it looks really good
Hi me again was wandering did you blow out ur shocks or did you have to change them to after market like 0-2'' in shocks? or did you stick with origanal shocks and do they work good anough? with out changing them? just wandering due to I havve ordered the 2'' lift kits ya told me about and was wandering if I need to change my shocks or NO? thanks again
I'm running the stock shock's and springs, They work good with this kit. Check out my new videos. Rustys Offroad sales a 2.5" shock's and springs kit for $380
Theoretically it should not matter if it's on top or bottom I've been running them on the bottom for years now and it did not affect anything the Jeep drove perfect and four-wheeled awesome
It's not a block it's a park a lot easier than the front remove your linkage Bolt and Shaq thank you Jack on the other side lift it up and your other side will go down put your spring in there you'll see when you do it
How come you got more lift than me i my buddy and i both have wj jeeps and we both purchased the same lift as u budget boost and neither one of us got the full 2.5 in front or 2" in rear we only got a little over 1" i contacted the conpany they said they had never herd of that .
on speed society the best automotive site on the web there survey said most 96% of people don't go mudding when they get MT Mudd terrain tires. so no going where the tire is intended to you loss,traction and performance everyday. for everyone one who just like the side bite tire look. buy A/T tires there cheaper and can performance on street
+Jacob Lagerstrom im going to soon get some wrangler wheels. Most come with255/75 and some with 255/70 i believe. You said you run 32s on your jeep without any modification to the suspension or fenders?
Did you have any trouble with death wobble after installing this lift and hitting a bump to cause death wobble if you did have this experience how did you fix it I finished my install 2 days ago I used your video to do so so thank you it made it a lot easier
No death wobble with the 2" boost. When I went to 4" kit yes, I have a good video on my channel how I fixed that. I have over 275 video Please come check out🙃
No thanks bud you already screwed my over by not doing proper research and installing the front end completely wrong witch I have proved without a doubt with the proper directions from Rusty’s off-road the link is in my comments about flagging this video have a great day and good luck i would remove this video b4 someone gets hurt and sues your ass
Well, you're not messing the toe in or the camber or tie rods. I don't know why you would need to, I'd like to see the alignment stats before and after to see if it messes with it.
Great video man. I was confused about the coil compressor part though, what was the purpose of that and is it completely necessary? I don't have those specifically would be possible to use any sort of strong clamp??
If you don't compress the coil it will not come out or back in with the new spacers. I would only use a coil/spring compressor. Using any sort of strong clamp can be very dangerous if the compressed coil where to slip out of the clamp.. Check your local part stores they should have specialty tools for rent.
***** That's the kind of tool you can "rent" for FREE from AutoZone, O'Reilly Auto Parts, etc. Just requires a temporary deposit. (And hope that the previous user didn't tear up the tools too badly!)
You can put this kit on Any WJ No Problems. You dont need to upgrade anything else unless your going to lift it more then 3 or 4 inch's. Even then a good kit should come with everything you need.
You can check if your shocks are good by taking them off and trying to compress them by hand if they go all the way down and don't come back up that shock is bad.
It really dose NOT matter it its on top or bottom. It's not going to come out even at full flex. I put over 40,000 miles on it since I've installed those spacers and have had zero problems with alignment or wobbling or any other issues. I have a ton of videos on my channel of it off road under full Flex check out my newest video Jeep WJ flexing.
In your video for the front and the back you decompress the spring, put the compressor on, then compress the spring all the way back down, that doesn't make any sense. You do the same thing when you're taking the compressor off. You ought to be installing the compressor at the springs most compressed state as well as uninstalling it at its most compressed state, it will save you a good amount of time and trouble.
"You ought to be installing the compressor at the springs most compressed state as well as uninstalling it at its most compressed state." Only if you can fit the spring compressor on when the springs are all the way compressed. Not happing the spring compressor is about a 1/2 inch thick.
I think you're completely missing my point. Even at the amount of compression at which you remove the springs, there is still enough space to get the lip of the compressor in and out of the space between the coils. I'm just saying you're making too much work for yourself, not that you're doing anything "wrong." I appreciate that you made these videos, things like this help a lot when guys come asking around on forums about how to install their new lift. Thanks.
Dear friend, I liked the video, I live in Brazil, I have a 2001 laredo too, I'll see if fasso a kit for me. Here we do not have these parts, it is difficult to buy. hug
I under stand your situation the Brazilian currency exchange rate vs USA is $.44BRL to $1.00US. My lift kit was $120US that's about $271BRL not including shipping. Thanks for watching and subscribe to see the Jeep offroading.
marcos fabio e aline Garcia Rustys offroad is what I have. This company will ship to you in Brazil www.rustysoffroad.com/jeep-suspension/jeep-suspension-lift-kits/wj-grand-cherokee-99-04-jeep-suspension-lift-kits/
Why don't you explain to everybody why they should be on top vs the bottom is there a difference in your opinion? And don't give me some bullshit answer like that's what the instructions say because instructions are generally a guideline on how to do things not this is exactly how it should be done. What do you think is going to happen if it was installed that way? How long do you think I drove it like that for without having problems? My RUclips channel has all the video evidence you'll need LOL
I'm trying to figure out why you use such a little Jack if you used a bigger Jack to Jack it up with and a taller jack stand it would be so much easier I put a 3-inch lift on mine didn't have any problem... Then you say put the tire underneath there for safety come on really those jack stands must be shity... I did this I'm a w.k. 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee limited trail rated... And it did it by myself in four hours... Front and rear..
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For the amount of years that I've been working on vehicles I just noticed something that should have been noticed. I was always using a breaker bar to compress the coil but you got it right by using the jack and compressing it that way. Good job and great video. I just got my 3-in lift and I'll be doing the same this week
This wasn’t only a good informational video but your camera angles made it even easier. Thanks man.
I have a ton more videos and a bunch of upgrades coming out soon
I bought a budget boost kit from JGCParts for my 04 Cherokee... 2.5"front and 2"rear. Their instructions really did not go into detail. Your video saved me $$ from having to take my Jeep into an auto shop to get mine installed. I also installed new shocks so the job took me a few hours. Thank you for posting this video, it was really really helpful. positioning of the spring compressors is key, i rented mine from my local auto store. Thanks again.
I see you put Nylon the spacers on the bottom, Rough country shows putting them on the top, so which way is right ?
Bro, Extremely informative on the size=brand of tire and the difference shown with and with out. I just bought a 99 and I am realizing everything you can do, so far I'm Impressed! Good video my dude.
I did not rotate the rears to the front until the fronts needed to be replaced. I am just now needing to replace the other two tire's, I got about 25,000 miles out of them. with a lot of off road use.
You placed the spacers on the bottom of the springs but rusty's website says they ride at the TOP of the springs. Did you do this for any particular reason?
This kit is simply a set of 4 spacers positioned on top of the factory coil springs. Since the factory coils are retained, you can be sure this kit has no negative effects on the excellent factory ride characteristics! No bump stops are needed; we have found that they may limit travel more than needed unless you use a significantly larger tire. We recommend a maximum 245 size tire for this kit.
The factory shock absorbers are long enough to work with this kit, however we recommend replacing them with Rusty's Hydro Performance Shocks for an better ride and for proper extension travel when the vehicle is used off-road.
Thank you for the videos, great help! The hardest part was with the spring compressors. I had to cut mine shorter and buy another pair for compressing the springs more to be able to reinstall them with the BB lift things on.
Hey Bud,
Awesome Video.
Helped me out a bunch.. Did a 3 in lift on my 2000 Grand Cherokee yesterday..
your video made it a breeze... Spring compressor tool, Little scary but all good..
Thanks.
Antknee470 where'd you get your lift from? And was it spacers
thank you for the first! I just got done with my wj today and it works amazing. bravo.
Nice video work. Looks good! I have the same size tires on my stock height 04 @ they rub the wheel well on tight parking lot turns. 2 inch looks like it worked out prefect. Thanks four the video. I'm sold.
Jason White wat size ? I wanna get mud tires but dont wanna lift
I want to put a similar 2" budget lift on my ZJ but I've been warned that it will steer funny without adding adjustable control arms on. Did you have any unstable steering issues after this?
No problems with 2 inch lift it's when you get to 4 inch or more is when you have steering and Driveline issues
@@FastestIntegra
I can't read that tape measure. Idk if it's the video or my signal is bad. Can you help me with those measurements?
@@FastestIntegra
Please 😁
@@xmo552 The ZJ's are a little bit cheaper to build then a WJ. The measurements in the video was showing before and after getting 2 inchs over stock for a WJ.
@@FastestIntegra
Yeah. Thanks. I was just wondering how my WJ compares to yours.
instead of lowering it and then jacking it back up with the coil compresser, Why didn't you just put the compressor on then lower it and take the shock out?
Lmfao
Haha! As soon I saw that I came down to the comments to see if he hot roasted for that.... sure enough this was the first comment!
Is buying 4 coil springs and shocks much better than 4-plastic insertion and new shocks? I need help, the price difference is 500 eur.
so touching for an excellent video
Also, should totally replace the shocks if you plan to actually wheel it. If it's simply a road queen then...I'd still replace the shocks to make up the difference, just the right way of doing it. Not hating, just saying. I have a 99 with a iron rock off road 3 inch and a 00 with a 2" puck lift but on both the shocks have also been changed
Since you have both would you say the Iron Rock is worth the extra $?
nice Jeep lifting video!!! Didn't forget to tight lug nuts with torque wrench for at least 110 power.
Y didn’t you show doing the rear end good video but was hoping to see how the back end was done
I did post a video of the rear I just want to keep my videos kind of short that's why I split it into two. Check out my Channel there's a ton of videos on there.
Thanks, vid helped me out a lot doing my lift. Is your WJ an Upcountry? After my lift it was only 34".
V8 vs 6 cyl weight???
I wouldn't waste my time with a 2 inch lift I did three on mine 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited trail rated w.k.
Has your lift kit and suspension held up to the test of time and usage?⏳
Yes it was one of the best investments I've made I love the way it will I went everywhere I followed trucks that were way bigger than me. I just recently changed it to a proper 4 inch lift and bigger tires
In my experience, the front shock's bottom bolts are 13mm, not 15mm. The top bolt is 15mm.
Yeah I know I'm watching a guy he's he's screwed up
Correct me on this, but the coil compressor was not necessary in this case?
I hope ya' reinstalled the shock bolts and the sway bar bolts -- and lifted the other side too.
Let's not forget to do the rear too. :D
Do the rears go on top or bottom of the spring?
Nice video, but that little stand slip at 1:23 could have gotten ugly. Always check your stands and watch them as the weight is being applied to them.
Great video you make it looks easy.
Mine is a Supreme suspension, basically the same thing. Why did you cut the rubber nipple off the isolator?
I see now. Disregard
Thanks for the informative video. Jeep looks nice. I am going to put mine in tomorrow.
Neil Yakuza bro. He clearly says what tires he has at the very beginning of the video. Pays to pay attention huh?
Hey did you need to get an alignment done after the lift was installed?
With this 2" budget boost NO I did not, but a alignment would not be a wast of money when buying new tires 245/75/16.
thanks for doing this video..I just got a 2002 WJ with low mileage and wanted a little lift for trails but not super crazy..so the budget boost kit has everything but spring compressors right?..let me know when you can as I'm saving up to get it
One question: Is the shock absorber the same as the original one or did you change it for a longer one?
You could use the stock shock absorbers for up to 2 inch after that you need a longer shock
Do you have cv or u joints? Asking cuz was about to buy rough country 2 inch lift comes with shocks too but in the website says not to use with awd they told me i would have to change my cv axels with u joint axels wondering if u had any problems
I has CV axles.
My WJ has been great with it's 2" lift.
From what I'm told and from all the wheeling I've done in my Jeep. A 2'' lift should not require anything. I've read that you only need to start replacing other thing's is when you lift it 4 or more inches.
That being said, My WJ has 219,000 miles the front CV axles are bad now after 4,000 miles mostly off road since the 2" lift.
I want to blame that on doing Donuts in mud and snow, not under normal driving.
I was confused, what they where talking about was the propeller shaft, just found out some have cv joints and supposedley thats what is not recommended but thankfully i looked under my wj and has the double cardan u joint driveshaft so i will be getting the 2 inch lift only bad thing also found some leaking from pinion seal while i was down there. Did u buy a new steering stabilizer with the lift?
Joel C I only got the Rustys offroad 2" spacer kit. No steering stabilizer, thats for 4+ inch lifts.
Check my WJ out in action ruclips.net/video/i-zm0S8EbnY/видео.html
Where did you find these tires? I have some oooooooooold ones. I thought they were discontinued and obsolete.
This video was from 2013. I don't have those tires anymore and I'm not sure where to find them other than looking online sorry.
I'm running some Radar Renegade MT's now. I like them a lot more I have a video of them on my channel
@@FastestIntegra what would you say is the biggest you could put without lifting and rubbing the inside of the bumper? Thanks
Neato! Now, what are "jounce bumpers" and where are they installed? Came across this term just today, and wondering if they help with bottoming out issues.
VideoNOLA Jounce bumpers are pretty much exactly what they sound like: small bumpers that prevent your body from bottoming out into your suspension. They're installed behind the spring, under the vehicle.
Cody Deitz Thanks. I've since learned that "jounce bumpers" is what some people call "bump stops", which are two large rubber "bricks" that insert into two cups above the front axle. Mine were old and disintegrated (almost missing entirely). Found a cheap pair on eBay and installed 'em ... no more thuds!!
Having trouble with the front end. Replaced cv;s and ball joints,no change. Car groans when turning and feels like it sort of slips or moves over a bit when turning There is no play in wheels or steering and does not vibrate.Any help? Thanks John
i had the same problem. it was the power steering pump.
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Theoretically it should not matter if its on the top or bottom. It drives like stock and 4wheels even better.
Moi j'ai 4 x 4 je refuse de démarrer quand je demande quelqu'un quelqu'un il démarre pas
oh you should have wood blocks or similar between frame and jack stands :-)
According to who? That doesn't sound safe.
Thing looks great!
I started getting a horrible death wobble after lifting 2 inch. Any ideas?
Also I get the DW when i drive over 40 mph. ( DW happens some times) But its really bad.
There is a list of things it could be tie rod ends, wheel hubs, ball joints, etc. If you have a Les Schwab or somewhere that will do a FREE alignment pre-check have them diagnose it and then fix the parts yourself save a ton of money. Good luck if you have anymore questions check out my vids and feel free to hit me up.
@@FastestIntegra Is it possible having bad upper control arm bushing cause death wobble?
@@udarasri4 yes
Do you recommend spacers on the bottom of the spring or the top?
I'm running the spacers on the bottom I have not had any problems with it at all. I put on over 30,000 miles and have done a ton of off-roading with them on the bottom.
The spacer in the bottom is Factory rubber
The spacer goes on cop there's a factory spacer on the bottom which is rubber the one on top is metal
Could've saved a step by simply compressing the spring in the first place before putting the compressors on. Instead of lowering it, putting compressors on then jacking it up again to compress the spring.
Ricky Osborne it is much more difficult to fit the compressors on a loaded spring because there is not enough room in between
how long does this whole process take for 1 tire? Is it the same process for the back?
Great Video!!!
How are those tires on the road? I wont be doing a lot of mud but LOVE the looks of it...
are they making noise?
you inspired me to do the same on my 04 WJ, after I got an offer for 600$(!!)
my WJ has the same color, think Im gonna paint the rims matt black after the process is done :))
So I see you put the front spacers on the bottom. For skyjacker (same spacers) they detail you needing to put the front spacer on the top. Have you changed this or had any issues?
Theoretically it should not matter if its on the top or bottom. It drives like stock and 4wheels even better.
It was a good video and what I used as reference to install mine a few days ago. I just ordered the addco rear sway bar and new rear sway bar end links too. The stock one is so thin and cheap.
Gary Galmin Did your put your spacers on top or bottom?
The factory sway bars definitely need to be upgraded for road use.
***** I ended up putting my front spacers on the bottom and rears on the bottom also with new skyjacker shocks.
Just an update to this. My spring perches were rusted out and bought the repair kit from ironrock and once they were welded on, I moved the front spacers to the top and it rides a lot better.
I'm looking to do the same to my jeep and i have some questions for ya.
1.Did you have replace other parts like brake lines or sway bars?
2.How are the coil spaces working out for you/ have you had any trouble with them.
3.Did you get exactly 2" of lift? more or less? And does you'r jeep sit even after lift was installed.
sorry for so many question. great video by the way!
1. You don't need to replace anything with the 2" lift
2. It drives like stock and 4wheels even better.
3. I got exactly 2" front and rear.
Watch the beginning and the end of the video for the before and after pics.
Thanks you I appreciate it.
Shouldn't the puck be on top?
I have a few questions if I run 245/75/16 on my jeep wj will I rub if I put a 2.5 lift just on the front ?? Please comment back
thanks bro just got into jeeps had a yota 4runner on toyo 33s
What's the tire size you're running on that? Thanks
Front spacers go on top, rears go on bottom.
Are you sure? Please tell everyone in your opinion why and what the difference would be top vs bottom. Theoretically it should not matter if its on the top or bottom. It drives like stock and 4wheels even better.
@@FastestIntegra because thats what the instructions say & also everyine elses comments.
@@FastestIntegra the spacers absorb energy to reduce vibration to the cab. You'll feel it more with the spacers on the bottom
NOT true.
I talked to the guys at Rusty's Offroad. They said theoretically it does not matter if it's on the top or the bottom.
The spacer is not a vibration dampener it's a spacer. With or without it the vibration would be the same if it was on top or bottom.
After lifting 2 inches my JGC WJ developed a death wobble. No problem with yours?
No death wobble and I have been doing a lot of 4 Wheeling with it and it's still good.
was wondering I have a 94 jeep grand Cherokee and was thinking about doing the same thing you don't need ant extent ions for the brake lines or drive line do you? and what about a 3" would I need anything else besides the spacers?
Nothing, Rustys offroad has a 3.5'' kit for the ZJ.
www.rustysoffroad.com/jeep-suspension/jeep-suspension-lift-kits/zj-grand-cherokee-93-98-jeep-suspension-lift-kits/
Did you have any rub running that size before the lift?
I drove it straight home from the tire shop didn't rub on the street but if doing any kind of wheeling it will rub.
FastestIntegra
Cool, good to know.
Tanks fore the info..i like
Cheating from the Nederlands
Would this also be the same procedure for a 2004 cherokee lerado?
carnboyz4life I would say it's the same, it's a WJ.
Yep yep yep to the answer your question
Why didn't you put the compressor on before you lowered it
Not enough space.
When I lift my Jeep with those spacers the jeep star doing death wooble
replace your track bar
What fixed it
It’s not just the track bar it’s the wheel barrings breaks ball joints and any part that has a rubber gaskets and also the upper and lower sway bars so just replacing the track bar won’t fix it I am handing the same problem after installing my lift
@@JohnHornbostel-uz5gz
Same:
Track bar new
Track bar bolt hole repaired
New:
Stabilizer
Sway bar links
Ball joints
All bushings
Shocks
Spring isolators
bearings
Cv shafts
Bearings
Seals
Shocks
Rotors
Calipers
Brakes
Steering gear box
All steering components
E v e r y t h I n g
Except the axle housing and diff.
Still got a wobble.
I have a buddy at a race car alignment shop. He says on our 5 link Jeeps it's usually the track bar and tires. He says bad tires can induce a wobble.
My tires are pretty bad. Tomorrow I'm getting tires and the next day it's going into that alignment shop.
I'll come back and report.
Nice job but the spacers are supposed to go on the top of the coil front and rear. Spacer against perch, then insulator and then the coil. like you did but on top not the bottom.
Actually on the the budget boost kit it is designed to go on top of the spring on the front and below the spring on the rear. Maybe check your facts first man.
Look forward to them.
One of my latest videos is putting on 1.5 inch wheel spacers. Next video I will be posting is the how to install Bushwacker cutout fender flares. It was a lot of work.
Do you think i'll be okay with 3" inch spacers ? Thanks
Christian Legorreta i bought a 3 inch spacer for the front of my wj. went to get it installed and the guy said it was gonna need more parts such as sway bar links longer shocks and possibly new coils. and could be pretty dangerous the 3 inch is also heavier so itll compress the spring too quickly so he just bought me this kit and it looks really good
Hi me again was wandering did you blow out ur shocks or did you have to change them to after market like 0-2'' in shocks? or did you stick with origanal shocks and do they work good anough? with out changing them? just wandering due to I havve ordered the 2'' lift kits ya told me about and was wandering if I need to change my shocks or NO? thanks again
I'm running the stock shock's and springs, They work good with this kit.
Check out my new videos.
Rustys Offroad sales a 2.5" shock's and springs kit for $380
Hey did they rub before the lift?
I put the spacers on my jeep but the the turn too jumper y recomend instal lift coil springs
does it matter if the spacer goes on top or bottom
Theoretically it should not matter if it's on top or bottom I've been running them on the bottom for years now and it did not affect anything the Jeep drove perfect and four-wheeled awesome
Why not leave it jacked up before putting on the coil compressors then let the jack down? Seems like ALOT of extra work/time for no reason...
There was not enough space for me to do that. The compressor just would not fit with it jacked up.
Those hooks can't fit between the springs?
Sorry,car is a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.7 4x4 petrol r/h drive
I need to change the shocks?
How do you install the blocks in the rear suspension
It's not a block it's a park a lot easier than the front remove your linkage Bolt and Shaq thank you Jack on the other side lift it up and your other side will go down put your spring in there you'll see when you do it
Good vid.. Very helpful... Mike in LA, Calif
is this a safe lift? will it work on a zj?
Hi,do you have a kicking in schoks when you ride a offroad?
kicking in schoks? no
What size where the tires on your jeep?
How do you put the back on
can i get this kit in the UK and do you need to change anything else
Yes and no.
An adjustable track bar is sometimes recommended.
How come you got more lift than me i my buddy and i both have wj jeeps and we both purchased the same lift as u budget boost and neither one of us got the full 2.5 in front or 2" in rear we only got a little over 1" i contacted the conpany they said they had never herd of that .
stephenjray1988 Did you put the spacers on the top or the bottom of the spring?
bottom
Did you use the same before measures he took?
I took them in same location but hell its been almost a year since i done it idk what the measurements were
stephenjray1988 you probably got less lift than he did because maybe you took off the issolators. the issolators them selfs are about 1 inch thick
on speed society the best automotive site on the web there survey said most 96% of people don't go mudding when they get MT Mudd terrain tires. so no going where the tire is intended to you loss,traction and performance everyday. for everyone one who just like the side bite tire look. buy A/T tires there cheaper and can performance on street
That’s sick.
I'm about to put a 3inch kit on my 02 Laredo here soon
what size tires? just got a 02 Laredo dont want the tires to rub
Is this the same how it would be on a 2000 jeep xj grand cherokee?
It might be slightly different, but it's close enough.
If you can do what I did on my WJ. You can do it to your XJ, Good luck!
Xj grand cherokee lmao
could you fit 33s after putting the 2 inch lift?
Martin Colula i fit 31 with very minor trimming
Martin Colula NO!!!
+Jacob Lagerstrom im going to soon get some wrangler wheels. Most come with255/75 and some with 255/70 i believe. You said you run 32s on your jeep without any modification to the suspension or fenders?
what size are you tires?
+Leonardo Cuizapa 30
Did you have any trouble with death wobble after installing this lift and hitting a bump to cause death wobble if you did have this experience how did you fix it I finished my install 2 days ago I used your video to do so so thank you it made it a lot easier
No death wobble with the 2" boost. When I went to 4" kit yes, I have a good video on my channel how I fixed that. I have over 275 video Please come check out🙃
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No thanks bud you already screwed my over by not doing proper research and installing the front end completely wrong witch I have proved without a doubt with the proper directions from Rusty’s off-road the link is in my comments about flagging this video have a great day and good luck i would remove this video b4 someone gets hurt and sues your ass
@@JohnHornbostel-uz5gz LOL🦄🦄🦄🦄
Did you have to align the wheels after?
As with any suspension mods, yes, it is required it be aligned ASAP because it will mess with geometry a little bit.
As with any suspension mods, yes, it is required it be aligned ASAP because it will mess with geometry a little bit.
Well, you're not messing the toe in or the camber or tie rods. I don't know why you would need to, I'd like to see the alignment stats before and after to see if it messes with it.
@@JF32304
Actually it does a bit. The axle swings down, the pinion goes up, *caster* changes and that has a slight effect on camber and toe.
Great video man. I was confused about the coil compressor part though, what was the purpose of that and is it completely necessary? I don't have those specifically would be possible to use any sort of strong clamp??
If you don't compress the coil it will not come out or back in with the new spacers.
I would only use a coil/spring compressor. Using any sort of strong clamp can be very dangerous if the compressed coil where to slip out of the clamp..
Check your local part stores they should have specialty tools for rent.
Alright cool dude. You're really helpin a high schooler on a high school budget!
***** That's the kind of tool you can "rent" for FREE from AutoZone, O'Reilly Auto Parts, etc. Just requires a temporary deposit. (And hope that the previous user didn't tear up the tools too badly!)
Did you touch it?
????
So you don't have to buy a longer sway bar arm?
So I could do this to my 2002 with no problem? ?
You can put this kit on Any WJ No Problems. You dont need to upgrade anything else unless your going to lift it more then 3 or 4 inch's. Even then a good kit should come with everything you need.
Nice vid you made it look so easy,
very helpful, thank you!
Did u keep the stock shocks
Yes. I did not need to replace them and it rides just fine on and off road.
FastestIntegra. Thanks For The reply was asking cuz I'm going to be lifting mine up but wasn't sure if I could use the shocks already has
You can check if your shocks are good by taking them off and trying to compress them by hand if they go all the way down and don't come back up that shock is bad.
The spacers should always be mounted on TOP of the spring as it is retained by a clip that prevents the spring from coming off if stretched..
It really dose NOT matter it its on top or bottom. It's not going to come out even at full flex. I put over 40,000 miles on it since I've installed those spacers and have had zero problems with alignment or wobbling or any other issues. I have a ton of videos on my channel of it off road under full Flex check out my newest video Jeep WJ flexing.
In your video for the front and the back you decompress the spring, put the compressor on, then compress the spring all the way back down, that doesn't make any sense. You do the same thing when you're taking the compressor off. You ought to be installing the compressor at the springs most compressed state as well as uninstalling it at its most compressed state, it will save you a good amount of time and trouble.
"You ought to be installing the compressor at the springs most compressed state as well as uninstalling it at its most compressed state."
Only if you can fit the spring compressor on when the springs are all the way compressed. Not happing the spring compressor is about a 1/2 inch thick.
I think you're completely missing my point. Even at the amount of compression at which you remove the springs, there is still enough space to get the lip of the compressor in and out of the space between the coils. I'm just saying you're making too much work for yourself, not that you're doing anything "wrong." I appreciate that you made these videos, things like this help a lot when guys come asking around on forums about how to install their new lift. Thanks.
Caralho meu , tava querendo saber dessa parte e vem outra ligua 😉
Dear friend, I liked the video, I live in Brazil, I have a 2001 laredo too, I'll see if fasso a kit for me. Here we do not have these parts, it is difficult to buy. hug
I under stand your situation the Brazilian currency exchange rate vs USA is $.44BRL to $1.00US. My lift kit was $120US that's about $271BRL not including shipping. Thanks for watching and subscribe to see the Jeep offroading.
Dear friend, you sell this kit, how many dollars it cost?
You send it to me if I deposit to you?
marcos fabio e aline Garcia Rustys offroad is what I have. This company will ship to you in Brazil www.rustysoffroad.com/jeep-suspension/jeep-suspension-lift-kits/wj-grand-cherokee-99-04-jeep-suspension-lift-kits/
ok friend, thanks
Exelent video !!!!!!!!
9 years later and the coil spring spacers are supposed to go above the springs. Read your instructions people.
Why don't you explain to everybody why they should be on top vs the bottom is there a difference in your opinion? And don't give me some bullshit answer like that's what the instructions say because instructions are generally a guideline on how to do things not this is exactly how it should be done.
What do you think is going to happen if it was installed that way?
How long do you think I drove it like that for without having problems?
My RUclips channel has all the video evidence you'll need LOL
bro. tire size?
245/75 R16 as he stated at the beginning, which should be 30.5"
pls whts ur tire size thanks
Have you ever seen a spring compressor?
Good way to take the wheels off. Fuck alternating sides, just do it in order.
I'm trying to figure out why you use such a little Jack if you used a bigger Jack to Jack it up with and a taller jack stand it would be so much easier I put a 3-inch lift on mine didn't have any problem...
Then you say put the tire underneath there for safety come on really those jack stands must be shity...
I did this I'm a w.k. 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee limited trail rated...
And it did it by myself in four hours...
Front and rear..
Very simple answer I didn't have a bigger Jack
Muchas gracias RUclips ,x esté detalle yo kiero Acer mi Jeep Cherokee