How do I level out my XJ?

loki_racer

loki_racer

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I have a slight issue of redneck-lift-itus. I have no clue what the rear leafs on the XJ are and the front has 5.5" springs, but also have a taller than stock mounting because of the air bump mounting kit.

The front looks like it rids about 3-4" higher than the rear and I"m tired of it.

How do I go about figuring out what spring height I need for the front to level it out? I tried measuring a few points on the front and rear to see if I could gauge how much to drop it, but nothing seemed to be useful in getting a measurement.
 
Just park it on a hill and it might be level then lol.
 
I hear a lot of things lean in Pisa Italy. Maybe change locations and see if that helps.
 
I don't really understand your problem/question, measure from the ground near the front tire to where you think the hood height should be, then subtract that from where it is now, you're thinking that's 3-4"?
3-4" is quite a bit higher. If you lower it that much, you might get into tire fitment issues. On the other side of the coin, if you get springs that are too short, you can always add spacers, 1" or 2" are common, and its not too hard to swap them in.
 
loki_racer said:
Careful people, we've got a rocket scientist here. Haha.

"Why are you driving around when there are parking spots closer?" ........."I have to find a slope to park on, so the Jeep sits level!"
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Lol
 
Measure from the top of the tire to the bottom of the flare, or the axle tube to the frame, or any 2 points that will change when you jack up the suspension. Then take a scissor jack or bottle jack and stick it between the frame and the axle and jack up the back till it sits right (do both sides if you have 2 jacks). Then measure your 2 points again, and figure out what the difference is. If the rearend is 2" low, that likewise means the front is 2" high.
 
GotWood said:
I hear a lot of things lean in Pisa Italy. Maybe change locations and see if that helps.
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This issue is being corrected. The horror of it. What will all the tourists do?

RenegadeT said:
I don't really understand your problem/question, measure from the ground near the front tire to where you think the hood height should be, then subtract that from where it is now, you're thinking that's 3-4"?
3-4" is quite a bit higher. If you lower it that much, you might get into tire fitment issues. On the other side of the coin, if you get springs that are too short, you can always add spacers, 1" or 2" are common, and its not too hard to swap them in.
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It's hard to say "where the hood height should be."

jeepinmatt said:
Measure from the top of the tire to the bottom of the flare, or the axle tube to the frame, or any 2 points that will change when you jack up the suspension. Then take a scissor jack or bottle jack and stick it between the frame and the axle and jack up the back till it sits right (do both sides if you have 2 jacks). Then measure your 2 points again, and figure out what the difference is. If the rearend is 2" low, that likewise means the front is 2" high.
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Genius. Thanks.
 
loki_racer said:
This issue is being corrected. The horror of it. What will all the tourists do?
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Park the XJ near it, watch as tourists argue whether it's your Jeep leaning or the Tower.
 
loki_racer said:
Would a 5.7 Hemi work? If I end up bringing this back to the states with me, a Hemi is high on the list of mods.
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Do you want me to say YES so you have a reason to move it to the top of the list?
 
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