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Old Sep 11, 2012 | 07:27 PM
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I have a 2001 Jeep TJ, 5 speed, 4.0L stock. I am unhappy with the lack of clearance I have from the gas tank to the ground. Last run I did with some buddies I put a dent in the belly plate which protects the gas tank.
Is it possible to install 2.5" lift spacers with my factory springs? Im not looking to go too crazy and I want to stay mostly stock. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!
Old Sep 11, 2012 | 08:43 PM
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Im pretty sure there are 2.5" budget boosts for TJs.. ive put in 2" ones before on a few of my buddys rigs so i know at least that high exists.
If your going with bigger rubber just watch out for clearence issues
Old Sep 11, 2012 | 09:12 PM
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I was going to stick with the factory rims and rubber thats on there now. I was just curious if its possible to install spacers without getting the new springs.
Old Sep 11, 2012 | 09:29 PM
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If you look at lifting the body without switching your springs, you can do that with your TJ. Most brands of accessories have 1-1.25" spacers but look at Skyjacker and maybe Rugged Ridge. I believe you can get up to 3" at a really good cost.
Old Sep 12, 2012 | 07:49 AM
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I had 2" spring spacers on my 2000 TJ for 2 years,
worked great,

Belly skid does not protect gas tank, gas tank skid does...

Billy
Old Sep 12, 2012 | 09:58 AM
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Another very important aspect is to slow down offroading ur lucky this time it was only a dent in the fuel tank skid plate, next time it could be ur oil pan or worse.
Old Sep 12, 2012 | 07:15 PM
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You can install a 2" budget boost without having to change your springs or shocks. And if you're thinking about a body lift too don't go above 2 inches.
Old Sep 12, 2012 | 08:31 PM
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yeah for sure, it was a huge pipe across the trail at the bottom of a hill, I crept as slow as possible. My jeep just had less clearance then the rest of my buddies in their newer jeeps
Old Sep 12, 2012 | 11:26 PM
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...those aren't scratches, each one is a story...

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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 11:46 PM
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Originally Posted by BillyToronto
...those aren't scratches, each one is a story...

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Hell yea man!
My 2011 is plastered with dents and scratches and every one has a laugh to go with it.



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