angle wedge on Rubicon lift
05-02-2005, 08:37 PM
#71
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Re: angle wedge on Rubicon lift
interesting about the wedges in the rear, rubicon didn't supply any wedges
for the rear. The instructions were very poor in that area. Alls they
stated were, here are the shimms, use them or not, make sure the pin
doesn't hit the axle if you don't use them. Oh well.
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for the rear. The instructions were very poor in that area. Alls they
stated were, here are the shimms, use them or not, make sure the pin
doesn't hit the axle if you don't use them. Oh well.
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05-02-2005, 08:37 PM
#72
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Re: angle wedge on Rubicon lift
interesting about the wedges in the rear, rubicon didn't supply any wedges
for the rear. The instructions were very poor in that area. Alls they
stated were, here are the shimms, use them or not, make sure the pin
doesn't hit the axle if you don't use them. Oh well.
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for the rear. The instructions were very poor in that area. Alls they
stated were, here are the shimms, use them or not, make sure the pin
doesn't hit the axle if you don't use them. Oh well.
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05-02-2005, 08:37 PM
#73
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Re: angle wedge on Rubicon lift
interesting about the wedges in the rear, rubicon didn't supply any wedges
for the rear. The instructions were very poor in that area. Alls they
stated were, here are the shimms, use them or not, make sure the pin
doesn't hit the axle if you don't use them. Oh well.
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for the rear. The instructions were very poor in that area. Alls they
stated were, here are the shimms, use them or not, make sure the pin
doesn't hit the axle if you don't use them. Oh well.
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05-02-2005, 10:49 PM
#74
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Re: angle wedge on Rubicon lift
Hi Robb,
Most like the stock pitman arm, the bump steer is not that bad, and
the dropped arm looses some turning radius, unless you use the longer
Bronco's.
You definitely want to upgrade to the Real Jeep type Slip Yoke:
http://7slotgrille.com/tech/sye2/index.html
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
"Robb S via CarKB.com" wrote:
>
> I did figure it out from bills statement and website.
> More people kept telling me to tilt it up than keep it level.... But no
> one knew what type of driveshaft was there. some thought there was a cv
> stock, which is not true on my jeep.
> Anyway, I originally hoped someone who had actually installed the kit would
> have responded but I figured it out by knocking my head on the bumper. The
> final tally, is that with the new springs, the pinion wanted to tilt up.
> Therefore, placing the thick part of the wedge in the front of the axle,
> caused it to tilt more level, like the transfer case. Which is correct
> given the driveshaft I have. Some advice I received was incorrect, but
> would be seen as correct if it was an axle over install, but it is not. I
> do appreciate everyone's in put though. I had done some research prior,
> but couldn't find the website bill had posted for me before.
> All is well so far. A couple of minor issues, still can't get the pitman
> arm off, and the new drag link adapter bar isn't quite lining up like it
> should. Gonna work on that a bit next weekend.
> thanks everyone!!
>
> --
> Message posted via http://www.carkb.com
Most like the stock pitman arm, the bump steer is not that bad, and
the dropped arm looses some turning radius, unless you use the longer
Bronco's.
You definitely want to upgrade to the Real Jeep type Slip Yoke:
http://7slotgrille.com/tech/sye2/index.html
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
"Robb S via CarKB.com" wrote:
>
> I did figure it out from bills statement and website.
> More people kept telling me to tilt it up than keep it level.... But no
> one knew what type of driveshaft was there. some thought there was a cv
> stock, which is not true on my jeep.
> Anyway, I originally hoped someone who had actually installed the kit would
> have responded but I figured it out by knocking my head on the bumper. The
> final tally, is that with the new springs, the pinion wanted to tilt up.
> Therefore, placing the thick part of the wedge in the front of the axle,
> caused it to tilt more level, like the transfer case. Which is correct
> given the driveshaft I have. Some advice I received was incorrect, but
> would be seen as correct if it was an axle over install, but it is not. I
> do appreciate everyone's in put though. I had done some research prior,
> but couldn't find the website bill had posted for me before.
> All is well so far. A couple of minor issues, still can't get the pitman
> arm off, and the new drag link adapter bar isn't quite lining up like it
> should. Gonna work on that a bit next weekend.
> thanks everyone!!
>
> --
> Message posted via http://www.carkb.com
05-02-2005, 10:49 PM
#75
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Re: angle wedge on Rubicon lift
Hi Robb,
Most like the stock pitman arm, the bump steer is not that bad, and
the dropped arm looses some turning radius, unless you use the longer
Bronco's.
You definitely want to upgrade to the Real Jeep type Slip Yoke:
http://7slotgrille.com/tech/sye2/index.html
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
"Robb S via CarKB.com" wrote:
>
> I did figure it out from bills statement and website.
> More people kept telling me to tilt it up than keep it level.... But no
> one knew what type of driveshaft was there. some thought there was a cv
> stock, which is not true on my jeep.
> Anyway, I originally hoped someone who had actually installed the kit would
> have responded but I figured it out by knocking my head on the bumper. The
> final tally, is that with the new springs, the pinion wanted to tilt up.
> Therefore, placing the thick part of the wedge in the front of the axle,
> caused it to tilt more level, like the transfer case. Which is correct
> given the driveshaft I have. Some advice I received was incorrect, but
> would be seen as correct if it was an axle over install, but it is not. I
> do appreciate everyone's in put though. I had done some research prior,
> but couldn't find the website bill had posted for me before.
> All is well so far. A couple of minor issues, still can't get the pitman
> arm off, and the new drag link adapter bar isn't quite lining up like it
> should. Gonna work on that a bit next weekend.
> thanks everyone!!
>
> --
> Message posted via http://www.carkb.com
Most like the stock pitman arm, the bump steer is not that bad, and
the dropped arm looses some turning radius, unless you use the longer
Bronco's.
You definitely want to upgrade to the Real Jeep type Slip Yoke:
http://7slotgrille.com/tech/sye2/index.html
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
"Robb S via CarKB.com" wrote:
>
> I did figure it out from bills statement and website.
> More people kept telling me to tilt it up than keep it level.... But no
> one knew what type of driveshaft was there. some thought there was a cv
> stock, which is not true on my jeep.
> Anyway, I originally hoped someone who had actually installed the kit would
> have responded but I figured it out by knocking my head on the bumper. The
> final tally, is that with the new springs, the pinion wanted to tilt up.
> Therefore, placing the thick part of the wedge in the front of the axle,
> caused it to tilt more level, like the transfer case. Which is correct
> given the driveshaft I have. Some advice I received was incorrect, but
> would be seen as correct if it was an axle over install, but it is not. I
> do appreciate everyone's in put though. I had done some research prior,
> but couldn't find the website bill had posted for me before.
> All is well so far. A couple of minor issues, still can't get the pitman
> arm off, and the new drag link adapter bar isn't quite lining up like it
> should. Gonna work on that a bit next weekend.
> thanks everyone!!
>
> --
> Message posted via http://www.carkb.com
05-02-2005, 10:49 PM
#76
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Re: angle wedge on Rubicon lift
Hi Robb,
Most like the stock pitman arm, the bump steer is not that bad, and
the dropped arm looses some turning radius, unless you use the longer
Bronco's.
You definitely want to upgrade to the Real Jeep type Slip Yoke:
http://7slotgrille.com/tech/sye2/index.html
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
"Robb S via CarKB.com" wrote:
>
> I did figure it out from bills statement and website.
> More people kept telling me to tilt it up than keep it level.... But no
> one knew what type of driveshaft was there. some thought there was a cv
> stock, which is not true on my jeep.
> Anyway, I originally hoped someone who had actually installed the kit would
> have responded but I figured it out by knocking my head on the bumper. The
> final tally, is that with the new springs, the pinion wanted to tilt up.
> Therefore, placing the thick part of the wedge in the front of the axle,
> caused it to tilt more level, like the transfer case. Which is correct
> given the driveshaft I have. Some advice I received was incorrect, but
> would be seen as correct if it was an axle over install, but it is not. I
> do appreciate everyone's in put though. I had done some research prior,
> but couldn't find the website bill had posted for me before.
> All is well so far. A couple of minor issues, still can't get the pitman
> arm off, and the new drag link adapter bar isn't quite lining up like it
> should. Gonna work on that a bit next weekend.
> thanks everyone!!
>
> --
> Message posted via http://www.carkb.com
Most like the stock pitman arm, the bump steer is not that bad, and
the dropped arm looses some turning radius, unless you use the longer
Bronco's.
You definitely want to upgrade to the Real Jeep type Slip Yoke:
http://7slotgrille.com/tech/sye2/index.html
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
"Robb S via CarKB.com" wrote:
>
> I did figure it out from bills statement and website.
> More people kept telling me to tilt it up than keep it level.... But no
> one knew what type of driveshaft was there. some thought there was a cv
> stock, which is not true on my jeep.
> Anyway, I originally hoped someone who had actually installed the kit would
> have responded but I figured it out by knocking my head on the bumper. The
> final tally, is that with the new springs, the pinion wanted to tilt up.
> Therefore, placing the thick part of the wedge in the front of the axle,
> caused it to tilt more level, like the transfer case. Which is correct
> given the driveshaft I have. Some advice I received was incorrect, but
> would be seen as correct if it was an axle over install, but it is not. I
> do appreciate everyone's in put though. I had done some research prior,
> but couldn't find the website bill had posted for me before.
> All is well so far. A couple of minor issues, still can't get the pitman
> arm off, and the new drag link adapter bar isn't quite lining up like it
> should. Gonna work on that a bit next weekend.
> thanks everyone!!
>
> --
> Message posted via http://www.carkb.com
05-02-2005, 10:49 PM
#77
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Re: angle wedge on Rubicon lift
Hi Robb,
Most like the stock pitman arm, the bump steer is not that bad, and
the dropped arm looses some turning radius, unless you use the longer
Bronco's.
You definitely want to upgrade to the Real Jeep type Slip Yoke:
http://7slotgrille.com/tech/sye2/index.html
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
"Robb S via CarKB.com" wrote:
>
> I did figure it out from bills statement and website.
> More people kept telling me to tilt it up than keep it level.... But no
> one knew what type of driveshaft was there. some thought there was a cv
> stock, which is not true on my jeep.
> Anyway, I originally hoped someone who had actually installed the kit would
> have responded but I figured it out by knocking my head on the bumper. The
> final tally, is that with the new springs, the pinion wanted to tilt up.
> Therefore, placing the thick part of the wedge in the front of the axle,
> caused it to tilt more level, like the transfer case. Which is correct
> given the driveshaft I have. Some advice I received was incorrect, but
> would be seen as correct if it was an axle over install, but it is not. I
> do appreciate everyone's in put though. I had done some research prior,
> but couldn't find the website bill had posted for me before.
> All is well so far. A couple of minor issues, still can't get the pitman
> arm off, and the new drag link adapter bar isn't quite lining up like it
> should. Gonna work on that a bit next weekend.
> thanks everyone!!
>
> --
> Message posted via http://www.carkb.com
Most like the stock pitman arm, the bump steer is not that bad, and
the dropped arm looses some turning radius, unless you use the longer
Bronco's.
You definitely want to upgrade to the Real Jeep type Slip Yoke:
http://7slotgrille.com/tech/sye2/index.html
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
"Robb S via CarKB.com" wrote:
>
> I did figure it out from bills statement and website.
> More people kept telling me to tilt it up than keep it level.... But no
> one knew what type of driveshaft was there. some thought there was a cv
> stock, which is not true on my jeep.
> Anyway, I originally hoped someone who had actually installed the kit would
> have responded but I figured it out by knocking my head on the bumper. The
> final tally, is that with the new springs, the pinion wanted to tilt up.
> Therefore, placing the thick part of the wedge in the front of the axle,
> caused it to tilt more level, like the transfer case. Which is correct
> given the driveshaft I have. Some advice I received was incorrect, but
> would be seen as correct if it was an axle over install, but it is not. I
> do appreciate everyone's in put though. I had done some research prior,
> but couldn't find the website bill had posted for me before.
> All is well so far. A couple of minor issues, still can't get the pitman
> arm off, and the new drag link adapter bar isn't quite lining up like it
> should. Gonna work on that a bit next weekend.
> thanks everyone!!
>
> --
> Message posted via http://www.carkb.com
05-02-2005, 11:57 PM
#78
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Re: angle wedge on Rubicon lift
I am going to Bill, thanks for the web post. It is a work in progress. I
think I assembled the components not in the order proposed by rubicon. I
am attempting to disassemble the pitman arm last. I am thinking I have
excessive stress on the assembly which is already difficult to remove.
Also, the drag link comes with a bracket in the kit. I also, did not
follow item by item directions. I have the springs tightened up, and the
drag link isn't lining up. I will loosen everything and redo next weekend,
I'm about an inch off on the drag link lining up. I might try jacking up
the passenger side axle side to compensate for a quick re-attachment. I am
a mechanic/technician by trade but not automotive. I'm a licencened
electrician and do heating and air conditoning. New to the Jeep World, but
have common sense and SOME mechanical skills. Bought the jeep for $2000.
80,000 miles. It wouldn't move, so I got a deal, new clutch and WallaAA!
Lots of nickle and dime stuff though. Otherwise, my heart was in a real
jeep if I hadn't gotten such a good deal
thanks BILL
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think I assembled the components not in the order proposed by rubicon. I
am attempting to disassemble the pitman arm last. I am thinking I have
excessive stress on the assembly which is already difficult to remove.
Also, the drag link comes with a bracket in the kit. I also, did not
follow item by item directions. I have the springs tightened up, and the
drag link isn't lining up. I will loosen everything and redo next weekend,
I'm about an inch off on the drag link lining up. I might try jacking up
the passenger side axle side to compensate for a quick re-attachment. I am
a mechanic/technician by trade but not automotive. I'm a licencened
electrician and do heating and air conditoning. New to the Jeep World, but
have common sense and SOME mechanical skills. Bought the jeep for $2000.
80,000 miles. It wouldn't move, so I got a deal, new clutch and WallaAA!
Lots of nickle and dime stuff though. Otherwise, my heart was in a real
jeep if I hadn't gotten such a good deal
thanks BILL
--
Message posted via http://www.carkb.com
05-02-2005, 11:57 PM
#79
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Re: angle wedge on Rubicon lift
I am going to Bill, thanks for the web post. It is a work in progress. I
think I assembled the components not in the order proposed by rubicon. I
am attempting to disassemble the pitman arm last. I am thinking I have
excessive stress on the assembly which is already difficult to remove.
Also, the drag link comes with a bracket in the kit. I also, did not
follow item by item directions. I have the springs tightened up, and the
drag link isn't lining up. I will loosen everything and redo next weekend,
I'm about an inch off on the drag link lining up. I might try jacking up
the passenger side axle side to compensate for a quick re-attachment. I am
a mechanic/technician by trade but not automotive. I'm a licencened
electrician and do heating and air conditoning. New to the Jeep World, but
have common sense and SOME mechanical skills. Bought the jeep for $2000.
80,000 miles. It wouldn't move, so I got a deal, new clutch and WallaAA!
Lots of nickle and dime stuff though. Otherwise, my heart was in a real
jeep if I hadn't gotten such a good deal
thanks BILL
--
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think I assembled the components not in the order proposed by rubicon. I
am attempting to disassemble the pitman arm last. I am thinking I have
excessive stress on the assembly which is already difficult to remove.
Also, the drag link comes with a bracket in the kit. I also, did not
follow item by item directions. I have the springs tightened up, and the
drag link isn't lining up. I will loosen everything and redo next weekend,
I'm about an inch off on the drag link lining up. I might try jacking up
the passenger side axle side to compensate for a quick re-attachment. I am
a mechanic/technician by trade but not automotive. I'm a licencened
electrician and do heating and air conditoning. New to the Jeep World, but
have common sense and SOME mechanical skills. Bought the jeep for $2000.
80,000 miles. It wouldn't move, so I got a deal, new clutch and WallaAA!
Lots of nickle and dime stuff though. Otherwise, my heart was in a real
jeep if I hadn't gotten such a good deal
thanks BILL
--
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05-02-2005, 11:57 PM
#80
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Re: angle wedge on Rubicon lift
I am going to Bill, thanks for the web post. It is a work in progress. I
think I assembled the components not in the order proposed by rubicon. I
am attempting to disassemble the pitman arm last. I am thinking I have
excessive stress on the assembly which is already difficult to remove.
Also, the drag link comes with a bracket in the kit. I also, did not
follow item by item directions. I have the springs tightened up, and the
drag link isn't lining up. I will loosen everything and redo next weekend,
I'm about an inch off on the drag link lining up. I might try jacking up
the passenger side axle side to compensate for a quick re-attachment. I am
a mechanic/technician by trade but not automotive. I'm a licencened
electrician and do heating and air conditoning. New to the Jeep World, but
have common sense and SOME mechanical skills. Bought the jeep for $2000.
80,000 miles. It wouldn't move, so I got a deal, new clutch and WallaAA!
Lots of nickle and dime stuff though. Otherwise, my heart was in a real
jeep if I hadn't gotten such a good deal
thanks BILL
--
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think I assembled the components not in the order proposed by rubicon. I
am attempting to disassemble the pitman arm last. I am thinking I have
excessive stress on the assembly which is already difficult to remove.
Also, the drag link comes with a bracket in the kit. I also, did not
follow item by item directions. I have the springs tightened up, and the
drag link isn't lining up. I will loosen everything and redo next weekend,
I'm about an inch off on the drag link lining up. I might try jacking up
the passenger side axle side to compensate for a quick re-attachment. I am
a mechanic/technician by trade but not automotive. I'm a licencened
electrician and do heating and air conditoning. New to the Jeep World, but
have common sense and SOME mechanical skills. Bought the jeep for $2000.
80,000 miles. It wouldn't move, so I got a deal, new clutch and WallaAA!
Lots of nickle and dime stuff though. Otherwise, my heart was in a real
jeep if I hadn't gotten such a good deal
thanks BILL
--
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