Installing Lift Spacers- questions...

[dml996]

Help i have a few questions regarding lift spacers i'm installing.
I picked up a set of front and rear spacers from 4x4 design and while trying to install im having a few challenges:

- I noticed that after installing the front spacer the CV boot is almost touching the bottom of the strut, my concern it the the boot will shred when i start driving, has anyone else installed these with no issues?

-The seller recommends a set of camber bolts to have installed when i get an alignment. Will the help with the above issue?

-I have round spacers to install in the rear. 2 on each side to level out the ride however i have seen mixed information related to the stock strut and if it will still work with the extra spacers installed in the rear.

These are White POLY spacers that insert above the spring.

Thanks for any feedback...

[dml996]

[nickelghandi]

I have the maximum lift you can buy from 4X4 design and I have no issues. The struts are close to the CV's but I have taken it off road a few times and never shredded the boot.


Also a quick tip, drop the rear axle out when you install the rear spacers. If you have the equipment and drop it low enough, you wont even need spring compressors.

[bgruhn76]

Rear spacer question:

Use these

[Hawairish]

Are your CV boots the same? It should be expected that they're closer to the struts now because of the angle of the CV, but if they're not touching, you should be ok.

Also, Fleurys' rear spacers are supposed to be installed at the bottom of the spring, but personally, I think they'd be better off up top. IIRC, he posted something about it on NPORA.

Camber bolts probably won't help the boot issue.

You should consider getting longer shocks, especially if you plan on any off-roading. The shock doubles as the suspension's "limiting strap". The lift consumes 2" of the shock's existing travel...you'll top-out the shock more easily. If you're going with bigger tires, you should also consider extending your bumpstops, otherwise your tires might rub inside the wheel well at flex.