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There are some aftermarket springs that can give you lift.BullDozer wrote:I had the same issue, however both my rear springs are cracked.
I thought something was strange as the car had rear-facing downward trajectory.
Question: Since I am going to replace the rear springs, good idea to buy taller spring for some rear lift - while keeping all other parts (rear shocks, front struts all original standard size?
@mrjkf65, how was the replacement? did you still complete it yourself?
Thupertrooper wrote:Anytime you move the travel a shock was used to it will shorten its life.
I would recomend getting new shocks if you are lifting it just so you start fresh.
BullDozer wrote:Thupertrooper wrote:Anytime you move the travel a shock was used to it will shorten its life.
I would recomend getting new shocks if you are lifting it just so you start fresh.
Thanks Thupertrooper. How about this
http://www.4x4parts.com/i-18981116-path ... coils.html
It states .5 inch lift
So still need new longer shocks?
I was trying to decide between this and the standard autozone oem or the moog from ebay. Also direct oem replacement
Yes. Thank you. I can already tell the alignment looks different. I think in all, it will only be 1/2 inch taller from original brand new oem.smj999smj wrote:You should have the alignment checked. If you raised the ride height over stock with the new springs, the camber will also be affected.
Would you want to put up pictures of the new ride height from the 08 coils. I am very interested in doing this soonBullDozer wrote:Yes. Thank you. I can already tell the alignment looks different. I think in all, it will only be 1/2 inch taller from original brand new oem.smj999smj wrote:You should have the alignment checked. If you raised the ride height over stock with the new springs, the camber will also be affected.
Have to replace outer tie rods soon, then going for alignment
schuhs wrote:Would you want to put up pictures of the new ride height from the 08 coils. I am very interested in doing thisBullDozer wrote:Yes. Thank you. I can already tell the alignment looks different. I think in all, it will only be 1/2 inch taller from original brand new oem.smj999smj wrote:You should have the alignment checked. If you raised the ride height over stock with the new springs, the camber will also be affected.
Have to replace outer tie rods soon, then going for alignment
soon
Sorry pictures not great. But here is original 06 with both rear springs cracked
Before
https://www.dropbox.com/s/2fobv9qoqzyhr ... n.jpg?dl=0
After
with new 08 v8 rear springs. About 1 hour after installing. They have gone down maybe another 1/2 inch after settling, but I think still around 3/4 inch taller than 06 v6
https://www.dropbox.com/s/huqgovkugt5qy ... s.jpg?dl=0
Picture now. After settling:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/qqfyrex1xln0w ... s.jpg?dl=0
Rear does need to be aligned now. Just to give you idea, i could not even put one hand vertically between the rear well and tire, now almost put two hands. For me going from broken springs to this - is about 3 1/2 inch lift.