Just asking the question , has anyone had regrets on doing BJ spacers and ZUK mod. I'm fixing to order my stuff for my 90 pickup to do this very thing . If there are any real concerns that I may encounter such as ride difference w/ zuk mod or any excessive wear on font end parts w/ the bj spacers. I plan on lowering front diff and sway bar also. Any comments would be appreciated. Thanks

 

they sayd your ride is just a bit stiffer and you put wear on your cv boots but thats about it, great mod

 

I've only had mine for a month but I love it so far, only big change is rear is quite a bit stiffer

 

^^^^what lbs coils did you use....been happy with mine,dont know the lbs coils,they are flea market find

 

Stock xj can't complain about free....
I think there like 145lb I cut them down to 12"

 

i done both and i love it. would not go back to stock.

 

No regrets per se, but I'm not a fan of ball joint spacers. They don't hurt. I just don't think they really help. I will be pulling some from a "new to me" truck in the next couple of days. I'll make you a good deal on them if you are still inclined to go that route. PM me if you're interested.

I don't have any experience with the ZUK mod but any of the guys I know who do are happy. If you go the no cut/no weld route you've really got nothing to lose.

 

I think the BJ spacers are a good mod if you do some other tweaks too. I redid my upper shock mounts to use longer shocks so that they would not be a limiting factor for more front flex. I also lowered my diff slightly and put on low profile bumpstops top and bottom. I believe my truck has considerably EASIER and more flex in the front end now. Removing the front sway bar (or replacing it with a 1st gen IFS sway bar, which is thinner with longer ends) is also necessary for the increased flex.

 

I can't speak for bj spacers, but I love my zuk mod. I went with a 14" 125lb spring on my 4runner, and maintained most of my height after removing 4in lift blocks. I plan on complementing it with some longer shackles to match my 4" bracket lift. All in all, I feel its a nice route for the rear to help with sag, and great for those who are on a budget and can't afford new rear leafs.

 

I did the Zuk with 14/125s. It sat high in the rear for a while then settled down. Glad I did it.

 

well i appreciate all the input and hope more comes. I was considering this route or a BL, just have'nt made up my mind yet. Ive had BL's in the past with no issue but I was thinking if I was going to spend money I may as well get the best bang for the $$$$

 

hated the bj spacers

I've repeated myself in so many BJ spacer threads im not gonna do it again in detal, just search.

They complicate the steering, the suspension, the alignment, tire wear, CV boot/axle binding breakeage...whole nine yards.

you can fit 33x10.5s without em and i dont reccomend spacers to anyone.

save for a SAS

cheers

 

^^^^ so try have them in my truck right now can not get a great alinement and tear up cv and steering!! so if u cheap out on the lift u will just be spending ur money on everything lets so save up and buy i real lift wish i did that!!

 

I have the exact same setup but on a 4Runner. Not stiff to me! My only complaint is they croak on especially sharp speed bumps, but I haven't oiled them yet.

I don't have BJ spacers, but I wouldn't run them unless you relax the t-bars back to stock height, in which case they increase your droop.

 

What's another option if bj spacer wasn't a choice to level /lift the front ?