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Spring spacers ??

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12 Aug 2012 08:31 #45959 by Gromit
Spring spacers ?? was created by Gromit
Ok so I"ve gone for the cheap option of fitting 2" spring spacers and shocker extenders instead of a proper lift kit but it seems to have made the front end very harsh over things like speed humps, so much so that it feels like the axle is loose !!!. Has anyone else experienced this ??

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12 Aug 2012 12:31 #45984 by goatboy
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I've got 1.5 spacers and it is a bit more crashy at the front but not too bad.

Did you fit shock spacers at the front too? I didn't but I hear it makes a fair bit of difference.

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12 Aug 2012 15:20 #45998 by Gromit
Replied by Gromit on topic Re: Spring spacers ??
Yep, fitted front shock spacers from bits4vits .

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12 Aug 2012 16:16 - 12 Aug 2012 16:17 #46008 by dirtydogz
Replied by dirtydogz on topic Re: Spring spacers ??
I had the spaces that goatboy is using now on my jimny, and had the same trouble if you hit the speed hump head on, had to try hitting the hump one front wheel at a time by changing the approach angle.

2002 JLX Soft Top B)
Jimnybits 2" lift +Pro Comp ES1000 shocks.:) Big Jimny rear shock mounts. Big Jimny adjustable panhard rods.
Big Jimny steering damper bracket. Disco Armstrong steering damper. 7X15 black modulars. 205/75/15 Maxxis 743 bravo m/t.Superpro camber correction bushes.Black A bar....
Last edit: 12 Aug 2012 16:17 by dirtydogz.

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13 Aug 2012 20:34 - 18 Aug 2012 03:15 #46134 by Black Toy
Replied by Black Toy on topic Re: Spring spacers ??
I've been using front shock spacers for quite some time and realized they get loose easily. This can cause what you guys are complaining at (had experienced myself). Solution was to use a chemical lock (Loctite) on the shocker top bolts (pinions) to avoid any play down there. Watch out for corrected bump stops as well.

If it's Bits4Vits, i'd recommend replace bushes or keep original. Also try to keep the standard washers as the ones that are provided are flat and do not "hug" the top bushes properly! You just gonna have to open up the center a little cause the bolt (pinion) of the shock spacer is thicker than the one from the shock itself.

cheers
Last edit: 18 Aug 2012 03:15 by Black Toy.

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16 Aug 2012 21:35 #46292 by Tommo
Replied by Tommo on topic Re: Spring spacers ??
ive got 2" blocks aswell
but still standard shocks

if any thing i think the rear end is stiffer, if over a speed bump, the front goes over confy
but the rear bounces over and its noisy

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