Spacer Lift or Coil Spring Lift? EXPLAINED!
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I decided to go with the Daystar 2" spacer lift for my JL. It is the most complete spacer kit that I could find. Most entry level kits don't include longer lower control arms, but this does. I will eventually swap out some pieces but this gets me to the point I need right away, for a great price.
Got my RE Spring lift from you guys 2 years ago and still loving it!
Good info, and thanks for the videos. One thing to keep in mind -- at least with the JL -- spring lift heights are based on a Rubicon. A 2.5" spring lift on a Sport might be ~4" over stock depending on options.
I started with 2.5" spacer lift on my JKU. Ran it for over a year and it worked for me. I just recently upgraded to 3.5" Rock Krawler springs that I bought from Northridge 4x4. I can't believe the difference in how my jeep rides now.
@Aaron now you run on spacer and spring?
very informative, better than most 20 min videos out there.
Glad it was helpful!
Dude, your videos are awesome. Thank you for making them.
Thanks!
Great information! Deciding on what is best for my daily driver made easier by Northridge 4x4! Thanks for the information!
Also a spacer will keep your ride quality very silmilar to OEM. So for example, an outback has a smooth ride and to make it better for the light adventuring people do with them a spacer would be better. If they went with a spring setup, it would be hands down a worse ride on the highway.
Okay so I want to a buy 2’5 inch lift for my Silverado for cosmetics reason only and it rides real nice OEM. So spacers are a better choice ?
@@natenorcutt6751 thats a pretty large lift. I would not go withspacers on anything over an imch and a half
Good to know. I do a bit of rough gravel in my Tucson at times and want an economical method of getting a bit more space while not messing things up too much. 30mm spacer kit it is.
haha yea I just got a 'three inch' lift by installing a rear ARB 0.5" lift in an '90s Pathfinder. Crazy how they sag over the years and you just don't realize how much until replacing the spring! Now I got hella rake going on, so gotto swap the springs in the front along with the struts. It'll be worth it where I off-road though!
The reason i did not choose new coil lift is because 1 the price and 2 i did not want to upgrade my 32inch ko2 tires .. adding a 2.5 terraflex coils could become a 3-4 lift total .. my 32 inch tire woulda look too small.. with spacers its cheap and you get exactly the height you're looking at. Not to mention garage door clearance. On. JkU, i did some offroad (stock difficulty level, uphill downhill in the mountain) with 2.5 coil spacers , no sway link disconnected, tires down to 14 psi, 4x4L and H.. 2 adults and 2 kids, the jeep did great. It was a 3-4 hours shaky offroad condition.. millions of rocks were atleast 8inch big
thanks for this, trying to decide what to get
nakapag lift ka na boss?
My LJ has the OME ZJ/LJ springs, with 3/4" pucks up front.
thank you for this honest review.. you deserve a tonne of likes
We appreciate that! Glad it helped!
This helps me. I bought a new Gladiator and want to put a mild lift on it. This will help make my decision!!!
lenny351 I initially had a 2.5” spacer lift on my Rubicon. Eventually upgraded to a 3.5” zone off road with upper and lower control arms and adjustable sway bar. Honestly, the spacer did just as good as my expensive lift other than not being as tall.
What brand was your 2.5 leveling kit?
I often end up on rough gravel/dirt roads and want a bit of extra space. Unfortunately, the options dor a 2017 Tucson are very limited. I am leaning towards the ReadyLift 30mm spacer kit. What are your thoughts on this type of upgrade?
Spacer kits are great, especially when there are limited choices for full replacement suspension kits.
Dude thanks for explaining this for us. Now I get.
I would say spacer for look, spring for function
Great way to sum it up.
These are the words I needed to hear to help me decide which to do. Thank you.
@@northridgenation for just normal driving do the spacers change the feel of the truck?
@@apolloorosco6852 Not really. Spring rate will be the same but center of gravity changes so it will feel more 'tippy' unless you go with a wider stance. A few inches you probably won't even know. I've personally never lifted anything I own less than 4".
@@kdigiacomo So... spring spacer, then add a wheel spacer the same size, and we're good?
Thank you. Solid video. I have a 2020 2DR Rubicon. I went with 33" tires (tried BF Goodrich K02s, BF Goodrich KM3s, Falken Wildpeak ATs, and Milestar Patagonia MTs). I upgraded my shocks to Falcon because it was fun. Somehow that gave me an added 2". No idea why unless I have them set too stiff. I now have 40" from the ground to bottom of the stock fender. I then upgraded my lower Control Arms with a set of adjustable Rusty Offroad. I am now going with 35" Mickey Thompson MTZs. So, I am looking at springs. I also have a set of SteerSmart endlinks I want to try (they are 9" so you have to have at least 2.5" lift). I am looking at upgrading my stock springs to 2" (most likely Rusty Offroad, unless advised not to). After watching this video, baring in mind I have a Rubicon with its naturally higher stance) I am pondering if I should go with another 1" coil spacer or a 3" coil spring set. I realize it may strike some people as ludicrous, but I would go to all of this trouble just to make the SteerSmart endlinks work because its a puzzle. Any thoughts, ideas, anecdotes, grave reservations, or even a chocolate chip cookie recipe?
Just upgrading to Falcon shocks should not have given you any lift. You either need a spacer or a taller/heavier spring to lift it. A 1" spacer is a great way to add a little height to an existing 2" lift coil. A new 3" coil has the benefit of being longer (taller), so it could potentially travel more if the rest of your suspension has the ability. This would be my recommendation if you spent a lot of time off road. The choice really is up to you, both are good solutions. For chocolate chip cookies, it is hard to beat the original Toll House Cookie recipe: Ingredients: 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup butter, softened ¾ cup granulated sugar ¾ cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 large eggs 2 cups NESTLE® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels 1 cup chopped nuts Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Combine flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in morsels and nuts. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.
@@northridgenation The added height currently remains a mystery. Thank you for your guidance. I'm going to try the spacers since I just purchased the springs. And, of course, I absolutely appreciate the extra effort with the legendary cookie recipe. Our community is STRONG.
@@northridgenation I'll be ordering spacers from your site today.
What is the formula to calculate the proper spring length and spring rate to achieve a given suspension throw given the corner weight, unsprung weight, suspension arm ratio, spring angle, and lower control arm angle? Then given a fixed vehicle speed how do we choose the correct damping rate to maximally dampen the oscillation of the spring system? How does compression differ from rebound in this regard?
Damn, don't get Tech Tim started or we'll never hear the end of it.... 🤣
Thanks 👍🏽
I have 2.5 Inch Readylift(Springs + droop brk+ 4 bilstin 5100s). Q: need another inch or so to fit 37s. Can I just add a 1 inch spacer, or I have to buy a 4" kit . I should done this to from the onset -
You can add a 1" spacer on top of your 2.5" springs as long as you have all components needed for a 3.5" lift.
I’ve got a 1990 dodge D150 2Wheel Dr. It has all original suspension so it’s wore out. I deliver Firewood with this truck. I’m wanting to put the air lift 5000 airbag suspension in the rear and I’d like to put a 3 inch lift on the front with new ball joints, and tie rods and such steering stabilizer, what is the best way to go about this taller shock and coil over or just the original shock and coil over with a spacer I live in Arkansas the roads are pretty twisty winding and a lot of up and down and again I deliver and haul firewood, so I’m kind of heavy at times but when I’m empty, I’d like to truck to be leveled when I throw a bunch of firewood in the back that’s when I’ll put more air into the airbags and bring the rear back up to standard level height with the front when I’m empty, I can let a little bit air out of the back and go back to level with the front if that makes any sense I appreciate your help in this matter. Thanks so much in advance.
For that application we'd definitely recommend replacing the springs and shocks, especially if you already have a lot of miles on the truck.
Fox 2.0 has the best spring if you use your car as a daily driver. So comfy. But the rear shocks are too stiff.
if you are changing ride hight but all you change in the suspension is adding a spacer, you're killing your suspension. The suspension arms are still the same, and they were designed for the "normal" angle. The driving rods are also still the same. The bump stop is now further away, but the spring is still the same and may compress before the bump stop is reached. All of that is *bad*
Too many variables to be that concrete in your statement. First and foremost is the vehicle being lifted and what type suspension it is.
@@northridgenation variables are many, but the statement is still much more often correct that not.
2017 JKU Sport. Most inexpensive spacer kits don't include sway bars. If doing a 2-1/2" spacer lift, won't I need to purchase sway bars for the back (assuming I'm moving the rear to the front)? Great video!
Many people get by without them, though we'd definitely recommend treating a 2.5" spacer lift just like any 2.5" spring lift kit and use the same parts.
Can u do both? I already have 2 inch lift spacer and want to get 1 inch lift springs on a Subaru legacy
Informative. Thanks.
Thanks for watching!
Excellent !!!
I installed a steal bumper and winch on a 2 door JL 6 months ago. The front sags now and the ride is harder. Can i counter this with better front springs? If i just use a spacer, I'm afraid I will keep the harder ride.
Yes, adding a set of aftermarket springs will help account for the extra weight of the bumper and winch.
My 08 f250 has spring lift 1.5" Bec I have a plow hitch on mine
Thanks for the video!
You bet!
Such a great video! I have a 2011 jimny and want to get bigger tires (215/75/15), so looking at doing a 1.5" spacer lift. Not doing any offroading, just want a better look. My question is - do I need to consider shock extenders or steering spacers? Any components that might be affected by this lift that I need to factor? Total 'lift' newbie here, so any input welcome. Tx!!
It really comes down to total lift you are installing and what are lift parameters of your vehicle. We don't see the Jimnys here, so don't know what they're lift parameters are. Looking at the Old Man Emu suspension kit for the the 2011 Jimny, they are listing 40mm (aprox. 1.5"), so you might take a look at their lift kit to see what comes in it. We would definitely say either longer shocks or shock extenders would be needed.
Another good vid from TalkTim.
I went with spring lift on my jlr and jtr.
Looking into a 2.5in RE lift on my '21 willys, super helpful video. Let me know im making the right choice
Glad it helped!
I'm too low I wanna fix the height by a 1in spacer just making sure if that's a good alternative I just bought these drop springs buh sits too low now that the springs settled
That's where spacers really shine, just adding a bit to an already existing lift. If it fits within the package that is.
I’m on 3” springs and spacers in a Tacoma rn
Wanting to lift my dodge caliber r/t awd. The only option I can find is the poly spacers. Is there any other option to get 2-3 inches? Like different struts and shocks from a bigger dodge SUV? Just exploring options
The Caliber shares the same platform as some Mitsibushi vehicles, unfortunately it doesn't look like anyone is building any strut/coil lifts for that platform. As far as installing parts from bigger vehicles, anything can be made to fit, it will come down to how much time and $$$ do you want to put to the project.
QUESTION, how much rear lift average can i expect from a 6 coil stock coil spring vs a 9 coil heavy duty one on my suv?
There is more to lift height than the number of coils. Free height of spring, diameter of the spring wire itself and the number of coils all work together to give the spring rate. If two springs are identical in free height and coil wire diameter, the coil spring with the higher count of coils will be softer (it sounds opposite, but it's true).
Bought a used Jeep WK Hemi QDII three years ago, found it had 2” spaces all around. I’d like to replace spacers with springs but not much available for these vehicles. OME heavy 2” lift springs sound like a good way to go, though I’d like to have 3” when finished. Any input would be appreciated!
OME is about your best bet for the WK and yes, you'll only get about 2" of lift. You do have to be careful lifting the WK independent front too much or you could have issues with handling and CV life.
@@northridgenation Thank you! My little fantasy is to rip out the entire suspension, drivetrain and steering, and replace it with Dana44s and your good components, but I think the WK, my income and I are about 15 years too late for that...
What would you comment for a Tacoma? Driving conditions... 3/4 of the time highway/backroad driving the other 1/4 is off-road. Looking to do a 3in.
We really recommend a spring lift as you go above the 2" mark.
I got a JT Sport and still want to tow my camper and I want to run with 37s so 3.5 or 4 inch lift or what’s your thoughts on springs and shocks? I am gathering intel and trying to figure out the camper variable?
The towed camper variable is a big one. Best case scenario would be to add in an air bag kit, that way you get the lift you want and the air bags take up the extra bumper weight from the trailer. Unfortunately right now there isn't a bolt-in air bag kit for lifted JTs yet.
The spacer lift uses the factory engineered spring. For a mild lift, spacers are fine. And you keep nearly factory ride.
what would be the range of a "mild lift"?
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Like your video so much that I had to comment and have an idea...need helpful info..I'm running 06MaximaSe and would love to lift the back end with springs at least 2"..any ideas would be greatly appreciated..thanks in advance.
That is something outside our realm of the 4x4 world, but the same rules apply. However there are compromises to everything and an IFS/IRS will take more engineering to get a 2" spring lift in there and make things work properly. We would say take a hard look at the suspension as a whole. Is the suspension on a sub-frame? Can you build a spacer kit to drop the complete rear suspension 1"? Then you just need to find a 1" longer spring.
Btw Here's my specs..11.27 free length and 8.5 compressed..with 4.04 inside diameter and 0.59 bar diameter at 331 lbs...so I was looking at 14.25 free length and 11.5 compressed..same inside diameter..0.70 bar diameter at 741 lbs..thinking that my fall within the range..I mean I'm a novice at this..you guys are the PROS..thanks again
have a question . . . 4WD SUVs & light pickup trucks equipped with a 2.0 in. or 3.0 in. suspension lift actually has different level of lift between the forward & aft suspension setup . . . if the front axle has a true 3.0 in. lift the rear axle has something like a 2.6 in. or 2.5 in. lift . . . so my question is why's the lift less at the rear? might as well have a true 3.0 in. of full spec suspension lift both at the front & rear . . . if not why??? please advise . . .
Because most trucks and SUVs have a rake to them, with the nose lower than the tail, most lift kits don't lift the front and rear equal heights. They typically lift the front more to help level the vehicle.
I have 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ on stock shocks and springs, I plan to put 2 inch lift spacers. I wonder if the spacers will cause damage to the shock absorbers?
Typically with 2" of lift or more, you will also need to run shock extensions.
Always go spring
I can't afford to buy a spring kit at the moment and install it all because I'm in trade school the next 1.5yrs. What do you think about using 2" spacer w/the bump stocks for the time being. After school I can really invest somw big money into it
I have Grand Vitara 2007 I'd like to get a spacer lift but I'm not sure should I trust that or pay more than and get spring lift as set?.. I'm not a hardcore off roader.
Strut lifts are similar. A spacer lift will give you lift, but won't add the performance benefits you can get with aftermarket struts and coils.
Need to find a leveling or lift kit for a 2020 Chevy traverse
We did a little searching, doesn't seem to be a leveling or lift kit on the market for the Traverse yet.
Ive been told its not good to use the spacers as it pits strain on the lbj and ir also can cause the shock to snap away from its mounts
You must be talking IFS....? Lifting IFS is more complicated. A coil spacer that gives 1" of lift will put the same amount of strain on the ball joints as a coil that gives 1" of lift. They are both lifting 1", the strain will be the same. Spacers that are used under or over the strut/coil-over(shock) mount can cause other issues. It is always best to look at it in terms of overall lift and make the modifications necessary for the amount of overall lift you are gong to end up with.
I want to get a 3"/2" spacer lift for my 16 tacoma so I can fit 33s on there without rubbing. A lot of people are saying that the spacers will damage certain parts over time like the shocks and the ucas. I mainly drive in town and on the highway. Do I need to worry about any damage in the future? Also, I saw earlier in the comments that you stated you don't recommend going about 2.5 inch. So would i need to go with a smaller spacer lift?
Running a large spacer lift is even tougher on an IFS vehicle due to the operating angles of the A-Arms and CV shafts. Make sure whichever kit you go with has provisions for a diff drop.
Do spacers or spring lifts invalidate manufacturer warranty (asking for a new Jeep JL). Any idea? Thx
That's always a big question and a big can of worms to try to answer easily. Basically a mild spacer or spring lift shouldn't void your warranty. For a little more info check out our Magnuson-Moss Act video: kzhead.info/sun/qJ2Hk6mxf3iBi3k/bejne.html Also check out what the FTC and SEMA has to say on aftermarket parts: Federal Trade Commission- Magnuson-Moss Act of 1975: bit.ly/2BF77Hl SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Assoc) - FTC Validates Right to Install Aftermarket Parts: bit.ly/2MMkdZP Harrington Labs SEMA Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act: bit.ly/2WbuBNF
say i'd go for a 2inch spacer, front and rear, is it necessary to change the shocks or should the stocks stands with the lift?
Depends on your vehicle and shocks. At minimum you'll loose droop travel from the shock, so it would be a good idea to look at a set of shock extenders like these from EVO manufacturing for the JL/JT: www.northridge4x4.com/part/shock-mounts-brackets/3004b-evo-manufacturing-front-shock-extension-set www.northridge4x4.com/part/shock-mounts-brackets/3005b-evo-manufacturing-rear-shock-extension-set
My son wants a 3" lift all the way around on his stock 2WD 2002 Dodge Durango (1997 to 2003 same and 2WD Dakota same) to fit new tires. The rear shouldn't be a problem with "add-a-leaf" combined with shackles because it is an axle over leaf setup. The front is the question we have and is hard to find an answer. Some mfg's make spacers for a 3" lift but it's hard to get information if other parts will be needed to achieve correct alignment or we could simply install the spacers and get the vehicle aligned without issues. I really don't want to do a body lift as he is considering. Can you help?
Typically, on an IFS lift over 1.5", you will need extra components to get the IFS suspension back to align-able specs. We haven't done a 2WD Durango yet but we're going to guess that 3" spacer kit will cause other problems without more components. A small body lift is a great way to get some extra lift. So maybe think about a 2" suspension lift and a 1" body lift or some other combination.
1982 chevy c30 dually with a flat bed. Want to put 3" springs in front then a spacer to add 2" for a total of 5" in front. Then add an extra leaf spring in the back to get 4" lift there. With that amount of lift what else is necessary?
Don't know all the specifics for a C-series Chevy. I would guess you'll need longer brake hoses and some steering mods, quite possibly a new set of lifted spindles to get the geometry correct..
I want to put 33s on my JL and with little bit of heights like 2.0 its ok to add leveling kit or should I get 2.5 liftkit?and hit the light trails here and there ?
A spacer kit would be perfect for that application. One of our more popular small spacer kits is the 1.5" spacer kit from TeraFlex. It will fit 33" tires and keeps you nice and low. www.northridge4x4.com/part/0-2in-lifts/1165200-teraflex-1-5in-performance-spacer-lift-kit
I have a 2019 Forester with 1.5 inch spacer lift and now at full droop and full lock the sway bar link fouls the steering arm. Will a 1.25 inch spring lift prevent this from happening? Enjoy your vids.
We don't know the answer to that Q straight out. Get that Forrester flexed out and take a look. Is it hitting hard or just barely? If it is only just barely hitting the steering arm, then dropping it a 1/4" might help out.
I have a 2018 f150 with a coil and leveling kit. MY trucks sits level but was wondering if I could add a 2 inch spacer to the front coils t get a little more lift?
That depends on what you already have for a leveling kit. The typical F150 leveling kits we've seen are already a 2" lift, by adding 2" more to the coil, you are ending up with 4"s of lift. So make sure you have all the components needed for a lift that size for your truck.
I drive a 2015 F150 4WD and currently, my coilovers are set with a preload of 1.5 inches between the rings. I'm keen on reducing this distance to 0.5 inches to improve both my down travel and overall ride quality. However, it's important to me to maintain my current height. I'm considering the option of adding a 1-inch spacer above the coilover, but I'm uncertain about its effectiveness and whether it might have any other impacts on my vehicle's performance.
Adding a 1" lift spacer or a 1" thick spacer? Due to the leverage ratio of the arms, a 1" thick spacer will net you more than 1" lift.
On my disco 1 I'm going 2 inch suspension lift 1 inch spacer's and 2 inch body with 33s what do u think would I need to change much other things to make it work
2" coil and 1" spacer would give you a 3" overall suspension lift, so you would need to plan to do all need mods that are standard for a 3" suspension lift on a Disco 1. The body lift comes with a whole different range of changes.
What about combining a spring kit and a spacer kit? I wanna get a total of a 4” lift on my liberty and I currently have a 2.5” spacer lift, can I just add the 1.5” spring kit from arb/OME?
Add up all total lift and make sure you have all the parts needed for that much lift. So in your case, if you have 4"s of total lift, you'll need all the components that would be used to correct the steering and suspension for a 4" lift. Diff drop, brake hoses, extended knuckles etc.
Can we install spacer over a coilover suspension just to match the stock ride hieght?
Yes.
Can you add a 3 inch spacer to a 5 inch coil on an 01 Dodge Ram Sport Off Road Edition to gain the 3 inches that you lose due to it already having 3 inches on the off road edition?
As long as your other components are designed to work with 8"s of total lift height, yes.
I put new springs on my truck to help me plow snow and my truck sat 3" higher. Lift was nice but it pulled my Upper Control Arms down and caused my front wheels to cambre in whichade me wear out my tires on the outside edges. I want to put a better spring in that adds lift but curious howni can do it without pulling the UCAs down.
You can't. By design, if you lift the IFS suspension, it will push the arms down. Did you get an alignment after the lift?
@@northridgenation nope threw in Ranchos and the upper controls arms are level now so the wheels riding flush. But I only got a 1½" lift now, I want the 3 or 4 back. I'm thinking of buying the Gen 1 Raptor Fox Struts and installing them they add about 3" lift.
@@northridgenationI noticed the Ranchos set where the spring sits higher up on the strut which keeps the control arms level. Fox Struts got three settings for perch as long as the spring isn't too long should be okay. I hope so at least. Also hope I won't need to get the SVT LCAs, because they're pricey as hell.
Can you advise me on the best way to lift my 2004 Acura tl an additional 3 or 4 inches of possible. Also I don't do any off reading or anything of that nature. I just want my car a few inches higher as I get in and out of it.
That's a little outside of our field. If we had the car here, we could take a look. But without seeing how it all goes together, we would be guessing. Lifting independent suspensions 3-4"s can take a lot of engineering to get it to drive right. Most mild independent lifts you'll see are only 1-2".
Is the 1.7 inches Rear spacer lift kit good for my 1996 Toyota RAV4? Hope to hear from you..👍👍
Spacer kits are quite common for the Rav4 peeps and they seem to work OK up to around 2"s. If you want something that'll help out with ride quality, take a look at the Old Man Emu line of suspension for the Rav4s.
Ok..ok..Thanks 👍👍👍
hi what's the most reliable way on long term to get 2 inches more ground clearance on my (pretty light, 3700 lbs) 2018 audi A5 manual? thanks
Spacers would be the easiest, but you will have a max height limit depending on the suspension geometry. With a short A-arm independent suspension like your A5 has, 2" might be too much. You really need to chat with a company that does A5 suspension products to see what they think.
The final truth is that if you want a precise ride height on a spring lift, it can't just be engineered for your vehicle, but also for your typical payload
I am looking for a 2.5 inch spacer lift for a 08 Toyota sienna rear coil spring, What or which one do you suggest? thanks!!
There currently isn't a 2.5" lift spacer listed for your Sienna, so it would be a matter of trying to match it to an already available spacer or make one. That would be a big lift for a small IFS, so there may be many other components needed to get it all right.
Can I use 2” coil spacers with a 2” lift kit for my 04 wj Jeep Cherokee cheers
That would give you 4" total lift. Do you have all the components needed to do 4" of total lift in your WJ?
Can you add a space with quick lift struts for a little more lift?
As long as you have all parts needed for the total combined lift and the suspension can accept that much total combined lift.
Hey so I got a 3” lift spacer for my WH grand Cherokee and I’m getting some rubbing so I need to buy new shocks and longer control arms to match the 3” is that right???
Where are you rubbing?
I just need an inch or 2for my suzuki aerio sx it rides low
Hi Northridge4x4, Can you please give me your thoughts about combining spacers with spring? thank you
You can combine spacers with springs as long as they fit together correctly and other components are designed to work with the total amount of lift. If your spring has 2" of lift and your spacer has 2" of lift, then you will have a total of 4"s of lift and you'll need to have all the necessary components for a 4" lift.
@@northridgenation you said "all the necessary components for a 4" lift", all I know so far you need to put the right UCA for the right lift, are there any other components I should be aware about for lifting my truck?
@@A.A.HadiWhite Extended brake hoses? Longer shocks? Driveshaft spacers or mods? Drop brackets? Bump stop extensions?
I have a question; 1998 Dodge ram 1500, 2wd. Came stock with i think 15" wheels. I put 4th gen 17.5s on it, and i have negative camber, with the top of the wheel tipped in almost 1.5 inches from center. I know longer upper arms or shorter lowers would work, or moving the holes for the de lum bolts out would correct as well. My mind is telling me a 3" spacer might also correct this, thing is, im not right all the time. What say you, Proff?
That depends on the suspension geometry. If the suspension loses camber as it droops, then that could help a little. If the suspension gains camber as it droops, it would make it worse. A set of replacement upper arms that correct the geometry would be your best bet.
2018 gmc terrain looking for a lift, is spacers my only option?
Sorry, we don't list anything for that vehicle. Doing a quick google search, it looks like spacers are the most common way to lift them.
I want to raise my 2014 Ram 1500 Longhorn (Non-air-ride) 3 inches in the front and 1 inch in the rear. I am putting an all-weather tire on it, NOT a Terrian or mud tire. Similar to my Wrangler SRA's. highway tire. How can I keep my factory ride, I hear from many folks ride is much worse. Is it the spaces giving the bad ride cause new geometry? or the Tires they put on? or both. Any help would be appreciated.
The best thing you can do is give us a call at 866-601-5340 and chat with our team.
Do ya need to get a front end alignment after a spacer lift
If it is an IFS, YES. For live axle, no, just need to adjust the drag link to center the steering wheel.
I have a 93 zj with 3.5” coil lift with rancho rs5000x shocks. with 31” tires . I was wanting more clearance can I put spacers on and keep the same shocks ?..
Depends on the length of your shock. Look up the part number and see how much lift they are rated for.
I have a question I got 2022 Tacoma what do you recommend if I go for spacer, how many inches do I go for front and rear? I don’t go any off roading anything like that I just want for the looks.. thanks
1" spacer kit in the front for leveling it. For a lift, most people are going with 2" to 2 -1/2" spacer kits for the newer Tacomas.
Can I put 33” wheel if I lifted 2” on the front?
@@mikeu3660 Every application is slightly different, depending on wheel offset and other variables. However most Taco's we see at minimum need a fender / plastic inner liner trim and often a CMC, or Cab Mount Chop to clear anything bigger than a 32" tire: kzhead.info2WlqOP7_OsM?feature=share
@@northridgenation ohhh ok thank you
Hi, I have a 2015 Tacoma PreReunner Sr5. I want to make it higher on the front than the back. I measured from the ground to the front fender and is 35” the rear is 37”. I just want to lift it in the front for appearance, it’s my first truck, it’s a 2wd and obviously and no trying to go off-road or anything like that. What do you recommend? It’s to much to go with a 3” spacer in the front? I will appreciate your help on this.
You want to look for a leveling kit in the 2-3" range. On an IFS, because of the A-arm leverage ratio, the spacer won't be an exact 2-3"s in height.
@@northridgenation thank you very much 💪🏽
Alright who has experience with spring lifts on 2nd gen tacomas? Spring height? Spring rate? Best brands and what shocks they are compatible with?
There are lots to choose from. Old Man Emu and Icon are both well know for their Tacoma suspensions. What are your goals? How much lift?
Northridge4x4 so for my 2nd gen Tacoma id like to accomplish a 3” lift and eventually move up to bigger tire sizes and re-gear my diff. I want these upgrades to have a good performing off-road rig to be able to go anywhere I need (living in Utah, hunting/fishing trips, sometimes trails can’t get hairy especially in fall/winter months). I have a steel front bumper with a winch, sliders, and rear bumper on the way. I’ve looked at options from OME, Toytec, and icon as far as lifting coil springs but not too sure what length or spring rate I should be running with the extra weight in the front just yet. For the front shocks I have been looking into getting bilstein b8 6112 shocks but just need to confirm what lifting coil springs will work with the 6112 shock. After all this modification I plan to upgrade my UCA’s to fix alignment and premature ball joint/ tire wear issues also. I’m open to all genuine advice and would like to see other 2nd gen Tacoma builds of this kind.
I have a 3” lift running 35s. Would like to go to 37. Would a 1-5/2” spacer be a good option vs a new lift. Would performance still be good?
What vehicle?
@@northridgenation 2011 jeep JKU rubicon
Just wondering how high can you go with a spacer lift? Would it be ok for me to do a 4 inch spacer for my Jeep?
We really don't recommend spacers for anything over 2-1/2"s. As with any lift, coil or spacer, you need to address shock length, steering angles, trackball angles etc. There are many advantages to a longer spring, more travel and better spring rates are the two biggest benefits. So when you are talking tall spacers vs. springs, we would rather see you take advantage of the benefits that a taller spring will give you.
I have a sxs I’m buying but idk if I should put this 3in spacer lift on bc I’m thinking it’s gonna be bad on my springs
We're not SXS experts, but we'd say make sure you have all the other components needed for a 3" lift to go along with whatever spacer you decide to use. Spacer tech is very different on independent suspensions than on a live axle suspension like the Jeep.
@@northridgenation yea my sxs have fox live valve dynamix
I have a 2016 ford escape I have seen both spring lift (levels the car f 1.4 in back 0.8 in) and spacer lifts (15 to 40mm), could i use both the spring lift and either a 15 or 20mm spacer? I know the brake lines will need to be longer. Also, i saw someone on youtube add 4 inches to a rav4 with both but it looks really unsafe.
You can depending on how much lift that suspension can handle.
@@northridgenation what do you mean by suspension? Shocks and struts?
Hv 18 Ram 2500 6.7, front raking soar eyes looking at it. Only use it for towing 34ft trailer and street ride. Will a 2.0 will be fine, will make a difference riding or towing. If spacer will be fine what brand quality should I get.
1.75" to 2" are the standard for Ram 2500/3500 leveling kits. We sell both the Readylift and BDS Ram leveling kits. They are good quality kits. FYI-It is recommended that you upgrade the shocks when you add in a leveling kit. It'll be a longer shock to match the extra height gained.
@@northridgenation your websites n parts # pls.
@@denden01161 The Ram kits are not on our website yet. Shoot us an email: sales@northridge4x4.com or give us a ring at 866-601-5340. Tell them you were sent from our KZhead channel, they'll get you set up.
Hi, I am looking for a around 3/8 to 1 Inch lift for a Jeep Cherokee/Liberty KK build 2008. Spacer would be ok. Where can I order this and shipping to Germany? Thank`s for helping
Reach out to our sale dept: sales@northridge4x4.com, they can get you a quote.
I want my explorer lift 2.5''front and 1.5''rear..what is better lift spring or lift spacer?
It really depends on what you are trying to do. If you just want the lift for bigger tires to look good, then go with spacers. If you want the lift to fit bigger tires for going off road, go with a lift spring.
My local offroad shop strongly advises me against using spacer struds, citing problems with stability and ball joints. How accurate is this? I see so many use it and have no problems - what are you guys take on this?
Spacers are fine to use if they are kept mild and you install all needed parts for the amount of lift you are shooting for. It is also quite different between a live axle and an independent suspension. So make sure you are aware of what is needed for your application.
Please explain the difference in 'live axle' as opposed to independent suspension.
Will I need a longer shock for a 2” spring lift, or can I use stock
You're right on the edge. Most OE shocks are good for an extra 1". Most aftermarket shocks start at +2".
@@northridgenation How do you know if the aftermarket shocks in question can take on a 2'' lift?
Look at the advertised lift for the shock.
I have an 05 grand Cherokee and I have a 3 inch spacer in the front and I was wondering if I can’t literally just buy longer coil springs and put them without new shocks and all that?
If you already have a 3" spacer up front and everything is working, you should be able to swap it out with a 3" lift spring no problems.
@@northridgenation thanks do you think I can run both the 3 inch spacer and longer coil spring?
Add up the total lift and see what is necessary to run that combined lift on your Grand.
can I double up a spacer lift like a 2 inch and 2 inch on one side?
That depends on the spacer, can they be stacked? It'd be to consult the manufacturer. In general, you could stack them, but you would need to make sure you have all the needed components for the total combined lift. In your case 4". Longer brake lines? Longer shocks? Steering components? etc.
Any recommendations for spacer lifts for a GX470?
We don't have any spacer lifts for the GX470. We do have the Old Man Emu coils and shocks available. It would be best to email sales@northridge4x4 and ask for pricing on an Old Man Emu kit for the GX470.
what springs could i use for my 2003 Mazda b3000?
Unfortunately we don't carry springs for your Mazda.
Can you do both?
Yes, just make sure to plan for the total lift height.
I got a 2.5 inch suspension lift. Will it lower when it settles?
Depends on how soft the springs are. Softer springs tend to settle more than stiffer springs.
would I be able to increase my tire size with a spacer??? (max 35")
It depends on the vehicle and the spacer, but yes, with a spacer you can typically increase tire size.
You could go up to a 37” tire and still have travel in the suspension I run 35” tires no lift and thin fenders
Is there a spacer lift for kia Sorento's I have an lx but want it taller ( I'm tall ) and how much would that cost me ?
We haven't seen one for the Kia Sorento.