Hey guys,

Before anyone says anything, I did try to search the forum to see if this had already been addressed and came up empty.

A while back, I installed a daystar leveling kit (coil spacer). 1.5". Now, If I hit a bump at 40-55 that is too big, My upper arm hits the upper coil tower.

Does anyone else have this issue? What can be done to correct it other than taking the levling kit off?

Also... on a good note, just got new shoes!!!

Cooper Zeon LTZ's... 275/60/20.... so far REALLY HAPPY with these.

Thanks for any help in advance.

 

You sure you put the coil spacer in there right, and got everything back together correctly?

 

Everything is correct. No other problems other than this.

 

I got the same problem on my Grand Cherokee Overland. Only on the driver side! Everything looks identical on both sides. Now I'm not TOO concerned because in MY case it takes a pretty big bump at decent speed to do it, but none-the-less, I'm still puzzled why I only get it on the drivers side...

 

It's because the upper control arms are already at a steep angle. When you add a lift to it, it makes the angle much steeper and allows the control arm to touch.
Some guys have the problem and others dont? o you have stock shocks? That could be an issue because as well.

 

I have the same issue with my 2" kit - I have Fabtech shocks that are longer as well, but it still hits occasionally. It's not a big deal, just kind of an annoyance. You learn not to hit bumps with the passenger side....

 

Well maybe I'll try to change out the shocks to something stiffer. I bought the cheap-o Pro Comp ES3000's.

At least there are others that are having this issue... either I did do everything correctly or there are more boneheads than just me!!!

Thanks for all the responses guys... guess I'll try new shocks.

 

I have a 2.5" level and nothing happens to me.

 

The shocks I chose for the Grand Cherokee are the Pro Comp 3000s 2" over stock to allow for the 2" BB. I am basically VERY happy with the overall ride quality and since the passenger side is fine, don't think it's a shock issue at all. Of course my GC is a good bit lighter than a full size pickup and didn't want the stiff ride a nitrogen shock would have given me on the highway where the Jeep lives 85% of the time. It's basically when hitting a good size bump at a decent speed (>30mph) that I notice it.
In your case, a nitrogen shock with it's stiffer characteristics may be the ticket, or a good band aid at least...

 

I have the same shocks and the 2'' kit. and My coil buckets also get hit lol, but even when im just barely going in a parking lot they will hit over speedbumps and pot holes.