2.5” vs 4” lift

[DOJOLOACH]

I went with these below. They arent a perfect fit (a bit long) but I dont expect to hit their limits. Worth talking the 4wd folks on the right size. The ride is awesome.

BIL-33-185606 Front 14.13"-22.58"
BIL-33-186542 Rear 15.11-24.35

How are those bilsteins holding up? I'm looking for some shocks on my 4" lift and was leaning towards bolstering. I also need to make some shocktowers

 

[GreatCJ8]

How are those bilsteins holding up? I'm looking for some shocks on my 4" lift and was leaning towards bolstering. I also need to make some shocktowers

I read long ago that Ford truck towers work good. I have a pair but haven't used them.
"Ford shock towers fit exactly the same as oem just taller. I have them on my cj with the stock axle. No mods" link: https://www.jeepforum.com/threads/cj7-w-ford-shock-towers.4416965/

 

[gpassida]

I read long ago that Ford truck towers work good. I have a pair but haven't used them.
"Ford shock towers fit exactly the same as oem just taller. I have them on my cj with the stock axle. No mods" link: https://www.jeepforum.com/threads/cj7-w-ford-shock-towers.4416965/

I used the Ford F-250 shock towers in the front. They work great. Part #: E5TZ-18183

And there are some pics in my build thread here: https://www.cj-8.com/threads/voodoo-blue-82-complete-refresh.52225/

 

[cjwoodman1]

I see that your shackles are in the wrong position for the springs to work as they were intended, they can't flex, the question is why? Are they too stiff? Remove the shocks and go around the block to see if the shocks even matter. I had that problem with the leafs that were on mine I didn't even need shocks they were too stiff. I scrapped them and put ome w/ 1" body lift, good ride.