I believe the GV springs are a bit shorter then the XL7, and a bit stiffer.  But I don't know for certain, I haven't had a set sitting next to one another.  The after-market XL7 springs are softer then the aftermarket GV springs, the same weight as the aftermarket 4 door springs.  Just taller.

I just joined, thought I would share.  found a GREAT cheep way to get a very inexpensive coil spacer, its adjustable and hasnt broken yet.  go buy a 2" shower drain and use it.  I have put the sidekick through its paces just fine, and its never wimpered yet.  FYI. 

this we have too see.....pic's?

Me too. I need to see a picture of that. I may be put out of business by a plumber!!!

I just installed Jeffs lift on my 95 4 door last weekend with new struts, Mustang rear shocks and camber bolts. His spacers are top notch, the rear is easy but it takes a while to get the fronts installed, you need to pull the passenger axle, unbolt the drivers axle to get the a arms low enough to get the spring back in, so get a coil spring compressor (most Oreillys and autozones loan these for free! along with other tools). Now my ride looks great, I put some 30x9.5x15 on the stock rims and they rub a little at full lock but I will get under there this weekend to adjust that. All in all this is quite a good deal and down the road you can go for a "real" lift if you think you need one. Erik in Portland

I just joined, thought I would share.  found a GREAT cheep way to get a very inexpensive coil spacer, its adjustable and hasnt broken yet.  go buy a 2" shower drain and use it.  I have put the sidekick through its paces just fine, and its never wimpered yet.  FYI. 

Yeah, gotta see it.  I assume you are talking about a brass one?

looks like hes offline, maybe at the morgue? 

looks like hes offline, maybe at the morgue? 

TOO FUNNY  I truly laughed out loud!!

I just installed Jeffs lift on my 95 4 door last weekend with new struts, Mustang rear shocks and camber bolts. His spacers are top notch, the rear is easy but it takes a while to get the fronts installed, you need to pull the passenger axle, unbolt the drivers axle to get the a arms low enough to get the spring back in, so get a coil spring compressor (most Oreillys and autozones loan these for free! along with other tools). Now my ride looks great, I put some 30x9.5x15 on the stock rims and they rub a little at full lock but I will get under there this weekend to adjust that. All in all this is quite a good deal and down the road you can go for a "real" lift if you think you need one. Erik in Portland

Good to know. This is probably route I'll go with my Sidekick, too. What did you get for struts?

- Andy (also in Portland)

I include strut spacers.

Quote from: reese on February 24, 2011, 03:46:19 PM
I just installed Jeffs lift on my 95 4 door last weekend with new struts, Mustang rear shocks and camber bolts. His spacers are top notch, the rear is easy but it takes a while to get the fronts installed, you need to pull the passenger axle, unbolt the drivers axle to get the a arms low enough to get the spring back in, so get a coil spring compressor (most Oreillys and autozones loan these for free! along with other tools). Now my ride looks great, I put some 30x9.5x15 on the stock rims and they rub a little at full lock but I will get under there this weekend to adjust that. All in all this is quite a good deal and down the road you can go for a "real" lift if you think you need one. Erik in Portland

Good to know. This is probably route I'll go with my Sidekick, too. What did you get for struts?

- Andy (also in Portland)

Andy,

I got a set of Monroe Monro-Matic Plus struts up front, longer Monroe 33137 shocks for the back and camber bolts from Rockauto. It rides so much better now.

Erik in Portland
95 4 door Sidekick
-60k miles!
Jeffs 2" spacer lift
30x9.5 tires
fresh fluids and tune 

 

looks like hes offline, maybe at the morgue?