STROOLKA
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Alright, so to start off, I’ve lifted my ‘22 JT Mojave 2” with the AEV spacer lift.
I like the ride height and don’t want to lift higher in the foreseeable future (more complication and cost with additional needed parts, higher to get into for wife and kids).
However I do plan on replacing my shocks and springs down the road so I actually get more suspension travel versus the AEV kit.
I’m eyeing some shocks which are intended for a 3.5-4.5” lift. Obviously that’s taller than mine.
My question is, is there any reason I can’t use these and limit them to a 2” lift?
I know one of the main issues with using longer shocks for a shorter l
I’ve found that the JTM shocks are:
Compressed. Extended
Front - 15.75”. 23.75”
Rear - 17.75”. 25.75”
the shocks I’m looking at are
Compressed. Extended
Front - 17.00”. 27.14
Rear- 18.93. 28.47
So basically so long as my bump stops are adjusted to stop travel at a minimum of 1.25” sooner than stock ( if I was lazy and just kept the AEV 2” bump stop spacer in) then I wouldn’t bottom out the shock.
Would another potential issue be that the shocks would allow the axle to droop too far down and drop out the springs? Could a potential fix be longer springs or limiting straps?
Is there any other reason I would need to trash this idea in lieu of a larger lift?
Thank you, I honestly want to understand suspension better.
I like the ride height and don’t want to lift higher in the foreseeable future (more complication and cost with additional needed parts, higher to get into for wife and kids).
However I do plan on replacing my shocks and springs down the road so I actually get more suspension travel versus the AEV kit.
I’m eyeing some shocks which are intended for a 3.5-4.5” lift. Obviously that’s taller than mine.
My question is, is there any reason I can’t use these and limit them to a 2” lift?
I know one of the main issues with using longer shocks for a shorter l
I’ve found that the JTM shocks are:
Compressed. Extended
Front - 15.75”. 23.75”
Rear - 17.75”. 25.75”
the shocks I’m looking at are
Compressed. Extended
Front - 17.00”. 27.14
Rear- 18.93. 28.47
So basically so long as my bump stops are adjusted to stop travel at a minimum of 1.25” sooner than stock ( if I was lazy and just kept the AEV 2” bump stop spacer in) then I wouldn’t bottom out the shock.
Would another potential issue be that the shocks would allow the axle to droop too far down and drop out the springs? Could a potential fix be longer springs or limiting straps?
Is there any other reason I would need to trash this idea in lieu of a larger lift?
Thank you, I honestly want to understand suspension better.
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