Coilover issues: need advice on how to proceed

[NJW]

I recently purchased an LJR that had been abandoned and garaged for 10 years. I've gone through and replaced most things, but I don't know where to begin with the coilovers.

When I first test drove it, they didn't make a sound. The creaking and groaning has gradually gotten worse. The springs are rubbing on the shock bodies.
What resources should I be looking at? Any video links out there that you guys can direct me to?

I was hoping I could rebuild these and replace the springs and be okay until I can go to wider axles.

Appreciate any help you guys can give, thanks!

 

[Chris]

What about getting rid of those things and going back to shocks and springs? Especially given how poorly the previous owner installed them.

 

[Mike_H]

I recently purchased an LJR that had been abandoned and garaged for 10 years. I've gone through and replaced most things, but I don't know where to begin with the coilovers.

When I first test drove it, they didn't make a sound. The creaking and groaning has gradually gotten worse. The springs are rubbing on the shock bodies.
What resources should I be looking at? Any video links out there that you guys can direct me to?

I was hoping I could rebuild these and replace the springs and be okay until I can go to wider axles.

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Appreciate any help you guys can give, thanks!

Are they bent? Check the misalignment bushings to make sure they are not seized. Everything can be rebuilt.