Kia Sportage lift kit

Walk through of the install of a 2” spacer lift system for the 1st gen sportage. The rear install is very easy and can be done in 15-20 min if not replacing the shocks. The front is more difficult but if you take your time and think it through it is worth it in the end. Thank you for watching and don’t hesitate to ask a question.
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Rear shocks, Gabriel guardian part#: 81919
@johnelliott52

[@micro-pigoffroadclub8387]

The only thing I did different in my install was to put the rear spacer above the spring. The “nubs” that the spring centers on are steel originally, and now one will be replaced by urethane. The top perch never moves, but the bottom does especially during articulation. I placed mine on top as a choice to reduce wear on the spacer as well as to reduce the chance that the spring could tear the urethane “nub” off and pop out. You can see it on my Micro-Pig video covering this lift.

[@donwatson3601]

Appreciate the wisdoms friend 🙏🏻 about to do the same kit in my Sporty

[@scottgray3945]

I’m a Toyota guy, but it sure is nice to see the body on frame KIAs get some love.

[@billmay8116]

Do you have a video on the rock guards I see sticking out? Thanks for this video.

[@matthewrichards6977]

I am having one heck of a time with the springs! everything is so tight in there, i cant really get my compressors on them. After fighting it, i got the driver side out. but now the real struggle is getting them back in! what tips to do have for getting the springs back in?

[@enoccastillo]

Excelent!

[@altafbizanjo6583]

Nice

[@marvinlewis9330]

Do you think if you got two of these kits & double stack thim to make a 4 inch lift think it would work??

[@eliezerjuarbe879]

What Shock Absorber you use in the sportage front and rear

[@viniciosfrasson5402]

Hello, I'm from Brazil and I want to lift my Sportage, Can you tell me the thickness of the front and rear spacers? 30 mm in both ?

[@mcbraxy3664]

I have a 1997 4wd what size but or tip do I use to remove the tires

[@zacv906]

would you be able to put a link to the suspension bushes

[@taulwall]

Does anyone have a part# for the spacer kit?

[@Owenbichler]

I have a 2008 will I need to get new shocks now and if so can anyone recommend ones?

[@cristianrey5373]

Parcero what are the measurements of these spacers, radius, thickness 

[@ChHassanZafarBhatti]

Before and After side pose with ground clearance should have been showed in the video.

[@adaorodrigosuzana544]

Hello, I found the adaptation very interesting, I would like to know more details about it, if possible, I would like to replicate it in mine too.

[@SataniaMcDowel]

I just bought one , a 1999 2wd 5 speed and I like it so far. It's not fast or anything but it's tons of fun and peppy enough for highways :3 But A couple days ago my tire rack won't disengage when I pull the lever Is there a way to disengage it manually ? Badly need the trunk but no one is wanting to help me out Super new to this. Hope you can help Love your video btw ^-^

[@jecustoms52]

Thank you, you should be able to trace the cable down to the latches the bottom and be able to push the release mechanism with a long screwdriver or similar

[@UncleDanBand64]

You must trust the guy with the hammer😂👍🇺🇸

[@jecustoms52]

Hahah we laughed about the same thing after shooting that part

[@UncleDanBand64]

@@jecustoms52 😂

[@joycecaliso9857]

How kia sportage 4whel use 98 model

[@stephenimsong3462]

Saw one of these pop up in my area with a manual, is it worth getting? It’s an 02 with 130k miles. How hard/easy is it to find parts and any thing to look out for. Might try and take a look this weekend. Love your videos btw, really cool to see this little suv

[@jecustoms52]

The manuals are definitely better. They are great suvs. Having a non interference engine takes away some of the stress related with other higher mileage vehicles and rushing to get the timing belt done. For the most part getting a parts is not bad at all although aftermarket support is lacking and requires some out of the box thinking or fabrication.

[@marjonitimbang3226]

In Philippines where is store of kia Sportage 2006 parts

[@annabellacipriantatar6555]

Salut ce dimensiune au rotile cauciucurile

[@jorgecruz-gl9op]

Yo did not put a link

[@NIGHTMARERICA]

What are you running for your spare tire holder????

[@jecustoms52]

It is a factory carrier

[@user-ub9hm8gh8f]

Good day!!Tell me please,what size is your Federal Cougaria 225/75/15?!

[@jecustoms52]

That is correct

[@jermadjesty]

How is the motor on these, 2001 still the mazda motor? How much after 200K do you think they can go?

[@jecustoms52]

Still a Mazda fe3. They are stout little motors and non-interference so keep up with routine maintenance and they should be good.

[@carmstrong3254]

Thay make a shock bolt ext. It comes from russia. But it will beat replaceing the shocks

[@christianromero5777]

Where can i found thoose ?

[@STAY-GOLD-VINYL]

Can u provide links for the parts?

[@jecustoms52]

The lift kit is on eBay, I can provide a link but I am not sure how long it would be active, it shows up with an easy eBay search of sportage lift kit and make sure you get an appropriate year. The shocks were purchased from summit racing with the part number provided in the video.

[@racerzl1]

Where did you find the locking hubs?

[@jecustoms52]

Ebay

[@azhachannel1071]

Where can I get that front adapter

[@jecustoms52]

Ebay

[@ivanmontejos4450]

What size of tires and brand has the Kia

[@jecustoms52]

235/75r15 federal Couragia m/t

[@azhachannel1071]

Where can I get that hub spring

[@jecustoms52]

Hub spring?

[@Juniors_bodyshop]

Where did you get the side steps

[@jecustoms52]

I made them out of 1.5” tubing.

[@janicecadalin1080]

Hello po pwede mag order para kia sportage model 2007. Thanks you.

[@pauloribeiro2107]

hi there. what is the brand of that spacers?

[@jecustoms52]

Trail gear

[@pauloribeiro2107]

@@jecustoms52 thanks

[@bofrazier8626]

What size tires are those

[@jecustoms52]

235/75r15

[@rodneyflying9124]

where is the kit from ???

[@jecustoms52]

eBay is the only place I have seen then recently. Upyourkia.com used to sell a nice kit.

[@leonardoulloa6263]

Quiero saber cómo pedirlos , amigo soy de mexico , sonora pero no hay casi Refaccion en AutoZone para estos vehículos y yo quiero alzar 2” mi auto Kia sportage 2000 , cómo puedo pedir esas piezas que le pusiste para alzarlas .

[@fernandomolina654]

Leonardo, el dijo que las ordenó por ebay, supuestamente escribió: sportage lift kit. Además indicó que le cambió los amortiguadores traseros e indicó la marca y el modelo. Suerte.

[@fernandomolina654]

Ahí te dejo un enlace de ebay en el cual los puedes conseguir. 👍🏼

[@juanmartincalderonnoguera9963]

@@fernandomolina654 acá en Ecuador los hacen con llantas viejas son expertos en eso y quedan iguales

[@320466]

@@juanmartincalderonnoguera9963 es cauho o plastico grueso diria que ala mejor son mejor por el alambrado que tiene. saludos

[@OkkiMoeljadi]

Hi John, what tyres are you using and what size?

[@jecustoms52]

235/75r15 Federal Couragia M/T. I have great luck with them and this is the third vehicle I have had them on.

[@OkkiMoeljadi]

@@jecustoms52 thanks man for the info. Very nice! 👍🏽

[@trajkovski.s9843]

So i bought the lift kit, now i need new shocks to install them? Did i understand you right?

[@jecustoms52]

They will work with stock front struts and rear shocks. The stock rear shocks will just be maxed out.

[@trajkovski.s9843]

@@jecustoms52 i bought new ones few months ago, they are aftermarket, but i didn't take the measurements lmao. So i don't know if they are longer then old ones..

[@allfaizal]

Is this stok kia sportage rims?

[@jecustoms52]

They are

[@nelsoncandelariacarvalhovi9602]

Sarava

[@jacobalstott7122]

What size are your tires?

[@jecustoms52]

235/75r15