CJ height help?

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I have an 81 CJ 7, hard top, PO put in a Black Diamond 3 1/2" lift, but jeep sits quite lo in back, probably 2 - 3" lower in back then front, I remember when I ordered the BDS lift for my daughters YJ they asked if it was a hard top, if so then I am to order the same springs for back as front, being that they give more lift. So I assume that was so with this too and PO didn't get the heavier back springs to compensate for hard top. Anyway, no matter what the reason, is there a way to correct this with either adding a leaf or a body lift on back only, what does anyone recommend? Greg

JimG · Accepted Answer

You can correct it a couple different ways... add-a-leaf (or different springs) and shackles. Make sure the front shackles are stock length first. Extending the rear shackles 2-3" wont' hurt you and is probably the cheapest and easiest. A body lift won't help.

-- JimG

80' CJ-7 258 CID 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA 4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries

Casey Teague · Answer

I'm guessing the cheapest way to fix it is to replace only the rear shackles. I would not mess with installing half a body lift. That would really look funny. Check with Four Wheel Drive Hardware

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for the shackles. They should be able to help you out.

Greg · Answer

Ok shackles it is, question now, greasable or not? Double the price forgreasable.

Roy J · Answer

Don't even THINK of a body lift! You would have to take the various spacer pucks and saw them off to various lengths: full size in back, thin slivers for the front.

Another option is to have the rear springs rearched at a spring shop. A GOOD shop would take the springs apart, aneal the springs, rearch, and heat treat back to original. But the springs tend to die even faster the second time.

I'd just p> I have an 81 CJ 7, hard top, PO put in a Black Diamond 3 1/2" lift, but

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