Top out spacers

[Gerdo]

Top out spacers, lift expected from them.

The 1/4" spacer may not need longer studs (mine did not, some studs may be shorter and may need to be replaced) (if there are threads showing after the nuts are tightened then the studs are long enough) (use locktite on the nuts)

The actual spacer thickness is 1/4" (.25"). The Lower control arm is ~14" long (pivot/alignment bolts to the ball joint CL). The shock is inboard by ~6" or 43%. A 1/4" spacer yields .3575 (or 23/64", just shy of 3/8" or .375)

A 3/8" top out spacer will yield .53625, or ~17/32" (just over 1/2 inch)

***Note: Top out spacers will allow the suspension to droop beyond the manufacturers designed length. This excessive droop may cause the CVs to exceed their designed travel causing bind, breakage and pulling apart from over extension.***

 

[Stick Figure]

Great info.

Regarding the bolts needed to run the spacers: I'm pretty sure these (pictured) will work to give you added length but still be able to be pressed into the top plate of the strut. I haven't been able to confirm just yet though.

 

[DPR64]

This is great info...Someone should make a chart in 1/8 increments as to the thickness of each spacer and the resulting lift. Wayyyy too much mis-information out there on sellers sites stating a 2:1 ration which is not correct...

The 1/4" spacer may not need longer studs (mine did not, some studs may be shorter and may need to be replaced) (if there are threads showing after the nuts are tightened then the studs are long enough) (use locktite on the nuts)

The actual spacer thickness is 1/4" (.25"). The Lower control arm is ~14" long (pivot/alignment bolts to the ball joint CL). The shock is inboard by ~6" or 43%. A 1/4" spacer yields .3575 (or 23/64", just shy of 3/8" or .375)

A 3/8" top out spacer will yield .53625, or ~17/32" (just over 1/2 inch)

***Note: Top out spacers will allow the suspension to droop beyond the manufacturers designed length. This excessive droop may cause the CVs to exceed their designed travel causing bind, breakage and pulling apart from over extension.***