BJ Spacers

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  1. redman

    redman Enthusiast

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    Just thinking out loud, I know guys use ball joint spacers on 4WD's to lift the front end. I've read where most of these are 1.5" thick. Could a person just flip them like a BJ flip and put them on top of the UCA instead of underneath thus moving the spindle up and giving more drop with less UCA movement ? I guess the bigger question would be How Safe would it be ?:shrug:
     
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    Jmo, seems kind of dangerous. Might also allow the lower control arm to hit the wheel depending on wheel size.
     
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    I think some guys have added about .75" of shims for a total 1" drop. I wouldnt do it but to each their own
     
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    I wish I would have kept my old ball joints when I replaced them. Could have cut the actual joint off and the remaining plate would have made a great spacer. Just add the proper length and strength bolts.
     
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