There are a lot of off-roaders out there who are perfectly content with factory suspensions. And there is a lot to be said for keeping one's vehicle stock-parts are easy to get, they're cheap, and many stock 4x4s can still off-road pretty well. But many times a slightly larger tire will help when off-road, and an inch or two taller suspension would allow that to happen. That's why Trailmaster has its coil spring spacer kit with SSV shocks ready for many different applications. One we like in particular is the TJ 2-inch kit. The kit comes with four coil spacers, four bumpstop extensions, and four SSV shocks. It took us about an hour to install everything, and the results were more than pleasing. 1. The Trailmaster 2-inch coil spacer kit comes with four spacers, four bumpstop extensions, and four SSV shocks. We started by jacking up the TJ Wrangler, setting the frame on four jackstands, removing all four tires, and undoing the shocks and sway bars.1. The Trailmaster 2-inch coil spacer kit comes with four spacers, four bumpstop extension 2. After the shocks and sway bars are removed, the coils can be slipped off and the bumpstops removed. The spacers need to be added before the bumpstop extensions and bumpstop bucket. A longer bolt is also included to allow the bumpstop extension to added below the bumpstop bucket.2. After the shocks and sway bars are removed, the coils can be slipped off and the bumps 3. Once the spacer and bumpstop extension are added, the coil can be slipped back on and the SSV shocks can be bolted in place of the original shocks.3. Once the spacer and bumpstop extension are added, the coil can be slipped back on and t 4. A nice feature of the SSV shocks are that they already have the shock bar pins installed into the lower shock eye.4. A nice feature of the SSV shocks are that they already have the shock bar pins installe 5. It is necessary to remove the upper track bar bolt and separate the rear track bar from the frame to get the spacers in.5. It is necessary to remove the upper track bar bolt and separate the rear track bar from 6. In the rear, the bumpstop extension bolts on with an included bolt, just as in the front. The spacer actually sits directly over the bumpstop extension in the rear.6. In the rear, the bumpstop extension bolts on with an included bolt, just as in the fron 7. Once the spacers are in place and the coils are reinstalled, a jack can be used to lift the axles so the new SSV shocks and sway bars can be connected.7. Once the spacers are in place and the coils are reinstalled, a jack can be used to lift 8. BEFORE As you can see, the spacer kit did indeed get this TJ Wrangler up two extra inches. This allowed for 31-inch Mickey Thompson Baja ATZs to be installed without any rubbing. The angles were not severe on the factory links after adding the spacers, and the new shocks brought a welcomed control to the road.8. BEFORE As you can see, the spacer kit did indeed get this TJ Wrangler up two extra inc AFTER Sources Trail Master Suspension P.O. Box 3450 Chino Valley AZ 86323 928-636-7080 www.trailmastersuspension.com By F.G. Lands Enjoyed this Post? Subscribe to our RSS Feed, or use your favorite social media to recommend us to friends and colleagues!
