4 Wheel Drive/SUVs: jeep wrangler suspension not level, rough country suspensions, rough country suspension


Question
I have a 88 wrangler yj,it has 98,000 original miles. i purchased the vehicle about a yr ago. I installed a 4" rough country suspension lift. and noticed the right rear sits about 1 1/2" off from the other side.i called rough country suspensions and the said to make sure the leafs were on the right side not swapped from the front. I have checked and the part #'s from the leaf springs and thy are in the right spot. I cant see anything obvoius under the vehicle. Is there any other ideas that may correct this problem or help me find out the difference in ride height in the rear. Thanks "rick"

Answer
Ricky,

First thing to do, is to measure the front and rear springs to make sure they are all the proper length.  Then measure the distance of the centering hole/pin from each end of the springs to make sure that the springs are not offset.  Most Wranglers springs have the centering hole in the center of the spring pack, and not offset.  The front and rear springs are, normally the same length, but the rear usually has one more leaf than the front.

Next, make sure that the centering pin/bolt in the spring pack is not broken, and that the head is seated in the spring purchase, and that the hole in the purchase is not elongated, or worn.

Like I said, do some measuring, it is possible that they have sent you a wrong spring pack, even if the numbers match.

Carl