Slightly extended shocks- who makes them? 02 4wd

[cmcolfax]

It's also common to put a 1/2 inch spacer on the top stud before the washer and bushing go on. This puts the 1/2 inch back in the shock to add to its length.

I'm adding a set of these to my parts list.
Easy enough to install and/or remove.

Generally lift keys are used on the '08 and later trucks because they were indexed for a lower factory ride height than the earlier trucks. From what I remember the 98-07 factory keys will go about as high as you can reliably take the factory suspension components without having other issues.

The hex is clocked differently in the different sets of keys. The 2008 - 2011 keys sit the truck about 1.5" lower than the 1998 - 2007 ones do.

So factory 98-07 keys will equate to +/- 1.5" front lift on a 2011 before additional adjustments?

I may look into them instead of aftermarket "lift" keys.

I believe I have read the same thing about the 98-07 rear leaf block?

I may have to look into that swap as well.

I'm not a fan of shackle lifts, so I am planning on a 1.5" AAL.

Yes, I know I will need new/longer u-bolts.

 

[sgtsandman]

I'm adding a set of these to my parts list.
Easy enough to install and/or remove.



So factory 98-07 keys will equate to +/- 1.5" front lift on a 2011 before additional adjustments?

I may look into them instead of aftermarket "lift" keys.

I believe I have read the same thing about the 98-07 rear leaf block?

I may have to look into that swap as well.

I'm not a fan of shackle lifts, so I am planning on a 1.5" AAL.

Yes, I know I will need new/longer u-bolts.

Yes, it is known on here as the pre-2008 lift. The 1998-2007 torsion keys will lift the front about 1.5".

The same year range axle blocks are significaly taller that the ones I removed from my 2011. I'm pretty sure I have pictures on my build thread for when I installed them.

Looking at the two sets of torsion bar keys, I couldn't see a difference but there is a difference.

You may already know this, but just to be sure, make certain that you torque and retorque the u-bolts after several driving sessions until they no longer move. If I remember correctly, it took four trips to and feom work before the nuts were fully seated and torqued. But part of that may have been because I had installed new leaf springs as well and that they needed to settle in too.

 

[cmcolfax]

Yes, it is known on here as the pre-2008 lift. The 1998-2007 torsion keys will lift the front about 1.5".

They seem to be available at various places online at +/- the same price as aftermarket "lift" or "leveling" keys.

I may go this route to pick up the +/- 1.5" before I start adjusting.

The same year range axle blocks are significaly taller that the ones I removed from my 2011. I'm pretty sure I have pictures on my build thread for when I installed them.

These, however do NOT seem to be available.
All of the "OEM Parts" sites/dealers show them as out of stock/unavailable/discontinued.

You may already know this, but just to be sure, make certain that you torque and retorque the u-bolts after several driving sessions until they no longer move. If I remember correctly, it took four trips to and feom work before the nuts were fully seated and torqued. But part of that may have been because I had installed new leaf springs as well and that they needed to settle in too.

Ayup. Was in the Jeep world for years. A coupla CJ7's, a couple YJ's and an XJ... And my 92 F150... All leaf sprung.

I thank you.
Great thing about this community, always looking out and making sure good information and advice is shared!

 

[SenorNoob]

If you have a you pull junkyard nearby, those blocks are often left people getting axles. Just look around the truck. Sometimes under the car beside it.. Any 4x4 Ranger should have them.