Torsion keys and dropping front diff?

[cp2295]

So I read putting a 3" torsion key lift makes CVs go pretty quick. Why couldnt I just take some 1/4" steel and make little 1.5" drop brackets for the front diff? The only bad thing I can think of is the half shafts rubbing on the lower control arm, but I think there's enough clearance to where the wouldn't. Also, I realize the upper control arm will now be almost completely maxed out, why couldn't I just take an old UCA balljoint, cut the part out where it goes into the knuckle and then take a knuckle from the JY and cut top part out (3" or whatever looks right) and then weld the balljoint piece onto the bottom of the knuckle piece. That way I could have the UCA be back up to stock angle. The only part I can't think of anything for is the LCA. Just how to get it close to stock geometry angle.

This is just a cheap alternative to the superlift is what I'm trying to get at.. And I just want recognition to see if anyone thinks it'll work or not, thanks!

 

[4x4junkie]

All that butchery will throw the axle geometry out of whack with the suspension (the axle will be trying to swing in a different arc than the suspension A-arms, causing overextension/overcompression of the CV joints). You would need to lower the lower A-arm mounting points on the frame the same 1.5" for it to work.

IOW, leave it alone until you can get some funds together to buy a kit and do it properly.

 

[cp2295]

Yeah I was also thinking about buying a superlift kit and then throwing fox 2.0 shocks/coil overs and getting 5 or so inches of lift. If gusset the upper and lower shock mounts, just make sure it's all beefy, would that work good?

 

[cp2295]

Would these work or are these not for holding the weight of a vehicle?

http://m.ebay.com/itm/281290914948

 

[cp2295]

What about these coilovers actually (perfect for the upper mount, lower still would need mods

http://m.ebay.com/itm/181306846157?nav=SEARCH

 

[cp2295]

Or this one:

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=2965047&cc=1434764

Then I'll have some new rear shocks too , mounts look exactly the same

 

[4x4junkie]

No those are the wrong kind.

This thread over on EF might have the info you're looking for
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=186393&highlight=RCD+SUPERLIFT

It's a long read, but seems there should be some pt#s for the coilovers you need there (I didn't read it all the way to the end).

 

[cp2295]

Alright man thanks I'll post the p/n if I find them for anyone's future reference.