Scott wrote:
> On May 29, 8:13 am, Mike Romain <roma...@sympatico.ca> wrote:
>> I can't see how 'your' spacers changed the stock ride unless something
>> is wrong. I have installed them and 'not' had the issues.
>>
>> Are you 'sure' your shocks are set right and are not limiting the
>> travel? Did you also put in the extended bumpstops with the spacers?
>>
>> If the shocks can limit the travel by being the wrong length or because
>> of missing bumpstops, you 'will' break something.
>>
>> I have seen shocks snapped off, I have seen shocks punched through the
>> floor into the back seat, I have seen frames snap where the shock mounts
>> all because of improper length shocks.
>>
>> Mike
>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
>> Jan/06http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2115147590
>> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>>
>>
>>
>> 97tjMike wrote:
>>> well mine did...sue me
>>>> Spacers alone do not make the ride rougher. Stiffer springs and shocks
>>>> will, as well as adding too much air to your tires.
>>>> tw
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>
> When I put on the Skyjacker 2"spacer lift the shocks that come with
> will be the proper size right?
>
> Where do the bump stops go?
>
> Which shocks are better Gas or Hydraulic?
>

If you get everything as a kit, the shocks should be right. The
bumpstops go in the center of the spring on those.

I think a soft normal hydraulic shock is best. Jeeps are too light for
gas charged ones.

Mike

 

Hi Scott,
4wheelcustoms.com has a 2.25" spacer kit for around $80. Their complete
kit with shocks is a little pricey ($225) I purchased Skyjacker hydros
separately for about $32 each. Front H7016, Rear H7018. Nitros are a bit
more money and will not give as nice a road ride but will take a harder
pounding. My install took around 4 hours, but I had to run out and get a
spring compressor and beer. Ride is as good as stock, and no driveline
vibes. Start hosing your bolts down with penetrating oil before you
order parts.

--
jeff


Scott wrote:
> On May 29, 8:13 am, Mike Romain <roma...@sympatico.ca> wrote:
>> I can't see how 'your' spacers changed the stock ride unless something
>> is wrong. I have installed them and 'not' had the issues.
>>
>> Are you 'sure' your shocks are set right and are not limiting the
>> travel? Did you also put in the extended bumpstops with the spacers?
>>
>> If the shocks can limit the travel by being the wrong length or because
>> of missing bumpstops, you 'will' break something.
>>
>> I have seen shocks snapped off, I have seen shocks punched through the
>> floor into the back seat, I have seen frames snap where the shock mounts
>> all because of improper length shocks.
>>
>> Mike
>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
>> Jan/06http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2115147590
>> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>>
>>
>>
>> 97tjMike wrote:
>>> well mine did...sue me
>>>> Spacers alone do not make the ride rougher. Stiffer springs and shocks
>>>> will, as well as adding too much air to your tires.
>>>> tw
>>>> --
>>>> PLEASE REMOVE THE "OBVIOUS" TO REPLY.- Hide quoted text -
>> - Show quoted text -
>
> When I put on the Skyjacker 2"spacer lift the shocks that come with
> will be the proper size right?
>
> Where do the bump stops go?
>
> Which shocks are better Gas or Hydraulic?
>

 

Hi Scott,
4wheelcustoms.com has a 2.25" spacer kit for around $80. Their complete
kit with shocks is a little pricey ($225) I purchased Skyjacker hydros
separately for about $32 each. Front H7016, Rear H7018. Nitros are a bit
more money and will not give as nice a road ride but will take a harder
pounding. My install took around 4 hours, but I had to run out and get a
spring compressor and beer. Ride is as good as stock, and no driveline
vibes. Start hosing your bolts down with penetrating oil before you
order parts.

--
jeff


Scott wrote:
> On May 29, 8:13 am, Mike Romain <roma...@sympatico.ca> wrote:
>> I can't see how 'your' spacers changed the stock ride unless something
>> is wrong. I have installed them and 'not' had the issues.
>>
>> Are you 'sure' your shocks are set right and are not limiting the
>> travel? Did you also put in the extended bumpstops with the spacers?
>>
>> If the shocks can limit the travel by being the wrong length or because
>> of missing bumpstops, you 'will' break something.
>>
>> I have seen shocks snapped off, I have seen shocks punched through the
>> floor into the back seat, I have seen frames snap where the shock mounts
>> all because of improper length shocks.
>>
>> Mike
>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
>> Jan/06http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2115147590
>> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>>
>>
>>
>> 97tjMike wrote:
>>> well mine did...sue me
>>>> Spacers alone do not make the ride rougher. Stiffer springs and shocks
>>>> will, as well as adding too much air to your tires.
>>>> tw
>>>> --
>>>> PLEASE REMOVE THE "OBVIOUS" TO REPLY.- Hide quoted text -
>> - Show quoted text -
>
> When I put on the Skyjacker 2"spacer lift the shocks that come with
> will be the proper size right?
>
> Where do the bump stops go?
>
> Which shocks are better Gas or Hydraulic?
>

 

Hi Scott,
4wheelcustoms.com has a 2.25" spacer kit for around $80. Their complete
kit with shocks is a little pricey ($225) I purchased Skyjacker hydros
separately for about $32 each. Front H7016, Rear H7018. Nitros are a bit
more money and will not give as nice a road ride but will take a harder
pounding. My install took around 4 hours, but I had to run out and get a
spring compressor and beer. Ride is as good as stock, and no driveline
vibes. Start hosing your bolts down with penetrating oil before you
order parts.

--
jeff


Scott wrote:
> On May 29, 8:13 am, Mike Romain <roma...@sympatico.ca> wrote:
>> I can't see how 'your' spacers changed the stock ride unless something
>> is wrong. I have installed them and 'not' had the issues.
>>
>> Are you 'sure' your shocks are set right and are not limiting the
>> travel? Did you also put in the extended bumpstops with the spacers?
>>
>> If the shocks can limit the travel by being the wrong length or because
>> of missing bumpstops, you 'will' break something.
>>
>> I have seen shocks snapped off, I have seen shocks punched through the
>> floor into the back seat, I have seen frames snap where the shock mounts
>> all because of improper length shocks.
>>
>> Mike
>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
>> Jan/06http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2115147590
>> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>>
>>
>>
>> 97tjMike wrote:
>>> well mine did...sue me
>>>> Spacers alone do not make the ride rougher. Stiffer springs and shocks
>>>> will, as well as adding too much air to your tires.
>>>> tw
>>>> --
>>>> PLEASE REMOVE THE "OBVIOUS" TO REPLY.- Hide quoted text -
>> - Show quoted text -
>
> When I put on the Skyjacker 2"spacer lift the shocks that come with
> will be the proper size right?
>
> Where do the bump stops go?
>
> Which shocks are better Gas or Hydraulic?
>

 

Hi Scott,
4wheelcustoms.com has a 2.25" spacer kit for around $80. Their complete
kit with shocks is a little pricey ($225) I purchased Skyjacker hydros
separately for about $32 each. Front H7016, Rear H7018. Nitros are a bit
more money and will not give as nice a road ride but will take a harder
pounding. My install took around 4 hours, but I had to run out and get a
spring compressor and beer. Ride is as good as stock, and no driveline
vibes. Start hosing your bolts down with penetrating oil before you
order parts.

--
jeff


Scott wrote:
> On May 29, 8:13 am, Mike Romain <roma...@sympatico.ca> wrote:
>> I can't see how 'your' spacers changed the stock ride unless something
>> is wrong. I have installed them and 'not' had the issues.
>>
>> Are you 'sure' your shocks are set right and are not limiting the
>> travel? Did you also put in the extended bumpstops with the spacers?
>>
>> If the shocks can limit the travel by being the wrong length or because
>> of missing bumpstops, you 'will' break something.
>>
>> I have seen shocks snapped off, I have seen shocks punched through the
>> floor into the back seat, I have seen frames snap where the shock mounts
>> all because of improper length shocks.
>>
>> Mike
>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
>> Jan/06http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2115147590
>> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>>
>>
>>
>> 97tjMike wrote:
>>> well mine did...sue me
>>>> Spacers alone do not make the ride rougher. Stiffer springs and shocks
>>>> will, as well as adding too much air to your tires.
>>>> tw
>>>> --
>>>> PLEASE REMOVE THE "OBVIOUS" TO REPLY.- Hide quoted text -
>> - Show quoted text -
>
> When I put on the Skyjacker 2"spacer lift the shocks that come with
> will be the proper size right?
>
> Where do the bump stops go?
>
> Which shocks are better Gas or Hydraulic?
>

 

jeff wrote:
> Hi Scott,
> 4wheelcustoms.com has a 2.25" spacer kit for around $80. Their complete
> kit with shocks is a little pricey ($225) I purchased Skyjacker hydros
> separately for about $32 each. Front H7016, Rear H7018. Nitros are a bit
> more money and will not give as nice a road ride but will take a harder
> pounding. My install took around 4 hours, but I had to run out and get a
> spring compressor and beer. Ride is as good as stock, and no driveline
> vibes. Start hosing your bolts down with penetrating oil before you
> order parts.
>

When we did it, we managed to make the springs fall out when we unhooked
the sway bar, no need for a spring compressor.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

 

jeff wrote:
> Hi Scott,
> 4wheelcustoms.com has a 2.25" spacer kit for around $80. Their complete
> kit with shocks is a little pricey ($225) I purchased Skyjacker hydros
> separately for about $32 each. Front H7016, Rear H7018. Nitros are a bit
> more money and will not give as nice a road ride but will take a harder
> pounding. My install took around 4 hours, but I had to run out and get a
> spring compressor and beer. Ride is as good as stock, and no driveline
> vibes. Start hosing your bolts down with penetrating oil before you
> order parts.
>

When we did it, we managed to make the springs fall out when we unhooked
the sway bar, no need for a spring compressor.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

 

jeff wrote:
> Hi Scott,
> 4wheelcustoms.com has a 2.25" spacer kit for around $80. Their complete
> kit with shocks is a little pricey ($225) I purchased Skyjacker hydros
> separately for about $32 each. Front H7016, Rear H7018. Nitros are a bit
> more money and will not give as nice a road ride but will take a harder
> pounding. My install took around 4 hours, but I had to run out and get a
> spring compressor and beer. Ride is as good as stock, and no driveline
> vibes. Start hosing your bolts down with penetrating oil before you
> order parts.
>

When we did it, we managed to make the springs fall out when we unhooked
the sway bar, no need for a spring compressor.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

 

jeff wrote:
> Hi Scott,
> 4wheelcustoms.com has a 2.25" spacer kit for around $80. Their complete
> kit with shocks is a little pricey ($225) I purchased Skyjacker hydros
> separately for about $32 each. Front H7016, Rear H7018. Nitros are a bit
> more money and will not give as nice a road ride but will take a harder
> pounding. My install took around 4 hours, but I had to run out and get a
> spring compressor and beer. Ride is as good as stock, and no driveline
> vibes. Start hosing your bolts down with penetrating oil before you
> order parts.
>

When we did it, we managed to make the springs fall out when we unhooked
the sway bar, no need for a spring compressor.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

 

jeff wrote:
> Hi Scott,
> 4wheelcustoms.com has a 2.25" spacer kit for around $80. Their complete
> kit with shocks is a little pricey ($225) I purchased Skyjacker hydros
> separately for about $32 each. Front H7016, Rear H7018. Nitros are a bit
> more money and will not give as nice a road ride but will take a harder
> pounding. My install took around 4 hours, but I had to run out and get a
> spring compressor and beer. Ride is as good as stock, and no driveline
> vibes. Start hosing your bolts down with penetrating oil before you
> order parts.
>

You don't need a spring compressor to do this job, but icing down beer
is a good idea (although I always wait until the job is done). Don't
forget to re-align your front end after the installation because your
toe WILL be out.

tw

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