Black Diamond 3" lift questions
09-15-2004, 11:51 PM
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Black Diamond 3" lift questions
Hi. I just purchased the Black Diamond 3" lift from Quadratec for my '04
Rubi. Couple questions as I am new to this; the kit does not come with a
drop pitman arm or new/different/longer steering stabilizer. I noticed
they do sell these things, but the sales guy didn't try to upsell me on
them or anything. So, do I want/need to get these as well? Second
question; the kit instructs you on 'making' your own quick disconnects
by removing your sway bar end links, sawing off one end of each end
link, then drilling a hole and putting the 'quick disco' piece with the
pin on the end. Should I just buy a set of JKS disconnects, leave the
stock end links on as-is, or 'make' the quick discos? Thanks in advance
for your help guys (and girls). Much appreciated.
Jay
Rubi. Couple questions as I am new to this; the kit does not come with a
drop pitman arm or new/different/longer steering stabilizer. I noticed
they do sell these things, but the sales guy didn't try to upsell me on
them or anything. So, do I want/need to get these as well? Second
question; the kit instructs you on 'making' your own quick disconnects
by removing your sway bar end links, sawing off one end of each end
link, then drilling a hole and putting the 'quick disco' piece with the
pin on the end. Should I just buy a set of JKS disconnects, leave the
stock end links on as-is, or 'make' the quick discos? Thanks in advance
for your help guys (and girls). Much appreciated.
Jay
09-16-2004, 01:00 AM
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Re: Black Diamond 3" lift questions
Hi Jay,
A drop Pitman arm is generally not helpful on lifts under 4". Your stock
steering stabilizer should be fine. I've got the jks adjustable
'quicker' (2nd generation) disconnects and i recommend them. They're
well built, greaseable, quiet, and easy to operate.
Try the conversion included in your kit. I presume it makes your links
longer to accommodate the lift. If you find the clunking of the pin
design to be bothersome, just chuck your links and get the JKS Quickers.
Steve
http://xjeep.dyndns.org
JVC wrote:
> Hi. I just purchased the Black Diamond 3" lift from Quadratec for my '04
> Rubi. Couple questions as I am new to this; the kit does not come with a
> drop pitman arm or new/different/longer steering stabilizer. I noticed
> they do sell these things, but the sales guy didn't try to upsell me on
> them or anything. So, do I want/need to get these as well? Second
> question; the kit instructs you on 'making' your own quick disconnects
> by removing your sway bar end links, sawing off one end of each end
> link, then drilling a hole and putting the 'quick disco' piece with the
> pin on the end. Should I just buy a set of JKS disconnects, leave the
> stock end links on as-is, or 'make' the quick discos? Thanks in advance
> for your help guys (and girls). Much appreciated.
>
> Jay
A drop Pitman arm is generally not helpful on lifts under 4". Your stock
steering stabilizer should be fine. I've got the jks adjustable
'quicker' (2nd generation) disconnects and i recommend them. They're
well built, greaseable, quiet, and easy to operate.
Try the conversion included in your kit. I presume it makes your links
longer to accommodate the lift. If you find the clunking of the pin
design to be bothersome, just chuck your links and get the JKS Quickers.
Steve
http://xjeep.dyndns.org
JVC wrote:
> Hi. I just purchased the Black Diamond 3" lift from Quadratec for my '04
> Rubi. Couple questions as I am new to this; the kit does not come with a
> drop pitman arm or new/different/longer steering stabilizer. I noticed
> they do sell these things, but the sales guy didn't try to upsell me on
> them or anything. So, do I want/need to get these as well? Second
> question; the kit instructs you on 'making' your own quick disconnects
> by removing your sway bar end links, sawing off one end of each end
> link, then drilling a hole and putting the 'quick disco' piece with the
> pin on the end. Should I just buy a set of JKS disconnects, leave the
> stock end links on as-is, or 'make' the quick discos? Thanks in advance
> for your help guys (and girls). Much appreciated.
>
> Jay
09-16-2004, 01:00 AM
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Re: Black Diamond 3" lift questions
Hi Jay,
A drop Pitman arm is generally not helpful on lifts under 4". Your stock
steering stabilizer should be fine. I've got the jks adjustable
'quicker' (2nd generation) disconnects and i recommend them. They're
well built, greaseable, quiet, and easy to operate.
Try the conversion included in your kit. I presume it makes your links
longer to accommodate the lift. If you find the clunking of the pin
design to be bothersome, just chuck your links and get the JKS Quickers.
Steve
http://xjeep.dyndns.org
JVC wrote:
> Hi. I just purchased the Black Diamond 3" lift from Quadratec for my '04
> Rubi. Couple questions as I am new to this; the kit does not come with a
> drop pitman arm or new/different/longer steering stabilizer. I noticed
> they do sell these things, but the sales guy didn't try to upsell me on
> them or anything. So, do I want/need to get these as well? Second
> question; the kit instructs you on 'making' your own quick disconnects
> by removing your sway bar end links, sawing off one end of each end
> link, then drilling a hole and putting the 'quick disco' piece with the
> pin on the end. Should I just buy a set of JKS disconnects, leave the
> stock end links on as-is, or 'make' the quick discos? Thanks in advance
> for your help guys (and girls). Much appreciated.
>
> Jay
A drop Pitman arm is generally not helpful on lifts under 4". Your stock
steering stabilizer should be fine. I've got the jks adjustable
'quicker' (2nd generation) disconnects and i recommend them. They're
well built, greaseable, quiet, and easy to operate.
Try the conversion included in your kit. I presume it makes your links
longer to accommodate the lift. If you find the clunking of the pin
design to be bothersome, just chuck your links and get the JKS Quickers.
Steve
http://xjeep.dyndns.org
JVC wrote:
> Hi. I just purchased the Black Diamond 3" lift from Quadratec for my '04
> Rubi. Couple questions as I am new to this; the kit does not come with a
> drop pitman arm or new/different/longer steering stabilizer. I noticed
> they do sell these things, but the sales guy didn't try to upsell me on
> them or anything. So, do I want/need to get these as well? Second
> question; the kit instructs you on 'making' your own quick disconnects
> by removing your sway bar end links, sawing off one end of each end
> link, then drilling a hole and putting the 'quick disco' piece with the
> pin on the end. Should I just buy a set of JKS disconnects, leave the
> stock end links on as-is, or 'make' the quick discos? Thanks in advance
> for your help guys (and girls). Much appreciated.
>
> Jay
09-16-2004, 01:00 AM
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Re: Black Diamond 3" lift questions
Hi Jay,
A drop Pitman arm is generally not helpful on lifts under 4". Your stock
steering stabilizer should be fine. I've got the jks adjustable
'quicker' (2nd generation) disconnects and i recommend them. They're
well built, greaseable, quiet, and easy to operate.
Try the conversion included in your kit. I presume it makes your links
longer to accommodate the lift. If you find the clunking of the pin
design to be bothersome, just chuck your links and get the JKS Quickers.
Steve
http://xjeep.dyndns.org
JVC wrote:
> Hi. I just purchased the Black Diamond 3" lift from Quadratec for my '04
> Rubi. Couple questions as I am new to this; the kit does not come with a
> drop pitman arm or new/different/longer steering stabilizer. I noticed
> they do sell these things, but the sales guy didn't try to upsell me on
> them or anything. So, do I want/need to get these as well? Second
> question; the kit instructs you on 'making' your own quick disconnects
> by removing your sway bar end links, sawing off one end of each end
> link, then drilling a hole and putting the 'quick disco' piece with the
> pin on the end. Should I just buy a set of JKS disconnects, leave the
> stock end links on as-is, or 'make' the quick discos? Thanks in advance
> for your help guys (and girls). Much appreciated.
>
> Jay
A drop Pitman arm is generally not helpful on lifts under 4". Your stock
steering stabilizer should be fine. I've got the jks adjustable
'quicker' (2nd generation) disconnects and i recommend them. They're
well built, greaseable, quiet, and easy to operate.
Try the conversion included in your kit. I presume it makes your links
longer to accommodate the lift. If you find the clunking of the pin
design to be bothersome, just chuck your links and get the JKS Quickers.
Steve
http://xjeep.dyndns.org
JVC wrote:
> Hi. I just purchased the Black Diamond 3" lift from Quadratec for my '04
> Rubi. Couple questions as I am new to this; the kit does not come with a
> drop pitman arm or new/different/longer steering stabilizer. I noticed
> they do sell these things, but the sales guy didn't try to upsell me on
> them or anything. So, do I want/need to get these as well? Second
> question; the kit instructs you on 'making' your own quick disconnects
> by removing your sway bar end links, sawing off one end of each end
> link, then drilling a hole and putting the 'quick disco' piece with the
> pin on the end. Should I just buy a set of JKS disconnects, leave the
> stock end links on as-is, or 'make' the quick discos? Thanks in advance
> for your help guys (and girls). Much appreciated.
>
> Jay
09-16-2004, 10:24 AM
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Re: Black Diamond 3" lift questions
Thanks Steve.
Steve wrote:
> Hi Jay,
>
> A drop Pitman arm is generally not helpful on lifts under 4". Your stock
> steering stabilizer should be fine. I've got the jks adjustable
> 'quicker' (2nd generation) disconnects and i recommend them. They're
> well built, greaseable, quiet, and easy to operate.
>
> Try the conversion included in your kit. I presume it makes your links
> longer to accommodate the lift. If you find the clunking of the pin
> design to be bothersome, just chuck your links and get the JKS Quickers.
>
> Steve
> http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>
>
> JVC wrote:
>
>> Hi. I just purchased the Black Diamond 3" lift from Quadratec for my
>> '04 Rubi. Couple questions as I am new to this; the kit does not come
>> with a drop pitman arm or new/different/longer steering stabilizer. I
>> noticed they do sell these things, but the sales guy didn't try to
>> upsell me on them or anything. So, do I want/need to get these as
>> well? Second question; the kit instructs you on 'making' your own
>> quick disconnects by removing your sway bar end links, sawing off one
>> end of each end link, then drilling a hole and putting the 'quick
>> disco' piece with the pin on the end. Should I just buy a set of JKS
>> disconnects, leave the stock end links on as-is, or 'make' the quick
>> discos? Thanks in advance for your help guys (and girls). Much
>> appreciated.
>>
>> Jay
Steve wrote:
> Hi Jay,
>
> A drop Pitman arm is generally not helpful on lifts under 4". Your stock
> steering stabilizer should be fine. I've got the jks adjustable
> 'quicker' (2nd generation) disconnects and i recommend them. They're
> well built, greaseable, quiet, and easy to operate.
>
> Try the conversion included in your kit. I presume it makes your links
> longer to accommodate the lift. If you find the clunking of the pin
> design to be bothersome, just chuck your links and get the JKS Quickers.
>
> Steve
> http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>
>
> JVC wrote:
>
>> Hi. I just purchased the Black Diamond 3" lift from Quadratec for my
>> '04 Rubi. Couple questions as I am new to this; the kit does not come
>> with a drop pitman arm or new/different/longer steering stabilizer. I
>> noticed they do sell these things, but the sales guy didn't try to
>> upsell me on them or anything. So, do I want/need to get these as
>> well? Second question; the kit instructs you on 'making' your own
>> quick disconnects by removing your sway bar end links, sawing off one
>> end of each end link, then drilling a hole and putting the 'quick
>> disco' piece with the pin on the end. Should I just buy a set of JKS
>> disconnects, leave the stock end links on as-is, or 'make' the quick
>> discos? Thanks in advance for your help guys (and girls). Much
>> appreciated.
>>
>> Jay
09-16-2004, 10:24 AM
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Re: Black Diamond 3" lift questions
Thanks Steve.
Steve wrote:
> Hi Jay,
>
> A drop Pitman arm is generally not helpful on lifts under 4". Your stock
> steering stabilizer should be fine. I've got the jks adjustable
> 'quicker' (2nd generation) disconnects and i recommend them. They're
> well built, greaseable, quiet, and easy to operate.
>
> Try the conversion included in your kit. I presume it makes your links
> longer to accommodate the lift. If you find the clunking of the pin
> design to be bothersome, just chuck your links and get the JKS Quickers.
>
> Steve
> http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>
>
> JVC wrote:
>
>> Hi. I just purchased the Black Diamond 3" lift from Quadratec for my
>> '04 Rubi. Couple questions as I am new to this; the kit does not come
>> with a drop pitman arm or new/different/longer steering stabilizer. I
>> noticed they do sell these things, but the sales guy didn't try to
>> upsell me on them or anything. So, do I want/need to get these as
>> well? Second question; the kit instructs you on 'making' your own
>> quick disconnects by removing your sway bar end links, sawing off one
>> end of each end link, then drilling a hole and putting the 'quick
>> disco' piece with the pin on the end. Should I just buy a set of JKS
>> disconnects, leave the stock end links on as-is, or 'make' the quick
>> discos? Thanks in advance for your help guys (and girls). Much
>> appreciated.
>>
>> Jay
Steve wrote:
> Hi Jay,
>
> A drop Pitman arm is generally not helpful on lifts under 4". Your stock
> steering stabilizer should be fine. I've got the jks adjustable
> 'quicker' (2nd generation) disconnects and i recommend them. They're
> well built, greaseable, quiet, and easy to operate.
>
> Try the conversion included in your kit. I presume it makes your links
> longer to accommodate the lift. If you find the clunking of the pin
> design to be bothersome, just chuck your links and get the JKS Quickers.
>
> Steve
> http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>
>
> JVC wrote:
>
>> Hi. I just purchased the Black Diamond 3" lift from Quadratec for my
>> '04 Rubi. Couple questions as I am new to this; the kit does not come
>> with a drop pitman arm or new/different/longer steering stabilizer. I
>> noticed they do sell these things, but the sales guy didn't try to
>> upsell me on them or anything. So, do I want/need to get these as
>> well? Second question; the kit instructs you on 'making' your own
>> quick disconnects by removing your sway bar end links, sawing off one
>> end of each end link, then drilling a hole and putting the 'quick
>> disco' piece with the pin on the end. Should I just buy a set of JKS
>> disconnects, leave the stock end links on as-is, or 'make' the quick
>> discos? Thanks in advance for your help guys (and girls). Much
>> appreciated.
>>
>> Jay
09-16-2004, 10:24 AM
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Re: Black Diamond 3" lift questions
Thanks Steve.
Steve wrote:
> Hi Jay,
>
> A drop Pitman arm is generally not helpful on lifts under 4". Your stock
> steering stabilizer should be fine. I've got the jks adjustable
> 'quicker' (2nd generation) disconnects and i recommend them. They're
> well built, greaseable, quiet, and easy to operate.
>
> Try the conversion included in your kit. I presume it makes your links
> longer to accommodate the lift. If you find the clunking of the pin
> design to be bothersome, just chuck your links and get the JKS Quickers.
>
> Steve
> http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>
>
> JVC wrote:
>
>> Hi. I just purchased the Black Diamond 3" lift from Quadratec for my
>> '04 Rubi. Couple questions as I am new to this; the kit does not come
>> with a drop pitman arm or new/different/longer steering stabilizer. I
>> noticed they do sell these things, but the sales guy didn't try to
>> upsell me on them or anything. So, do I want/need to get these as
>> well? Second question; the kit instructs you on 'making' your own
>> quick disconnects by removing your sway bar end links, sawing off one
>> end of each end link, then drilling a hole and putting the 'quick
>> disco' piece with the pin on the end. Should I just buy a set of JKS
>> disconnects, leave the stock end links on as-is, or 'make' the quick
>> discos? Thanks in advance for your help guys (and girls). Much
>> appreciated.
>>
>> Jay
Steve wrote:
> Hi Jay,
>
> A drop Pitman arm is generally not helpful on lifts under 4". Your stock
> steering stabilizer should be fine. I've got the jks adjustable
> 'quicker' (2nd generation) disconnects and i recommend them. They're
> well built, greaseable, quiet, and easy to operate.
>
> Try the conversion included in your kit. I presume it makes your links
> longer to accommodate the lift. If you find the clunking of the pin
> design to be bothersome, just chuck your links and get the JKS Quickers.
>
> Steve
> http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>
>
> JVC wrote:
>
>> Hi. I just purchased the Black Diamond 3" lift from Quadratec for my
>> '04 Rubi. Couple questions as I am new to this; the kit does not come
>> with a drop pitman arm or new/different/longer steering stabilizer. I
>> noticed they do sell these things, but the sales guy didn't try to
>> upsell me on them or anything. So, do I want/need to get these as
>> well? Second question; the kit instructs you on 'making' your own
>> quick disconnects by removing your sway bar end links, sawing off one
>> end of each end link, then drilling a hole and putting the 'quick
>> disco' piece with the pin on the end. Should I just buy a set of JKS
>> disconnects, leave the stock end links on as-is, or 'make' the quick
>> discos? Thanks in advance for your help guys (and girls). Much
>> appreciated.
>>
>> Jay
09-20-2004, 12:55 PM
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Re: Black Diamond 3" lift questions
A Black Diamond lift on a Rubicon?
I woudl have gone with a FabTech or Skyjacker lift.
"JVC" <shady360@SPAMSUCKSoptonline.net> wrote in message
news:R482d.97$Of4.334510@news4.srv.hcvlny.cv.net.. .
> Hi. I just purchased the Black Diamond 3" lift from Quadratec for my '04
> Rubi. Couple questions as I am new to this; the kit does not come with a
> drop pitman arm or new/different/longer steering stabilizer. I noticed
> they do sell these things, but the sales guy didn't try to upsell me on
> them or anything. So, do I want/need to get these as well? Second
> question; the kit instructs you on 'making' your own quick disconnects
> by removing your sway bar end links, sawing off one end of each end
> link, then drilling a hole and putting the 'quick disco' piece with the
> pin on the end. Should I just buy a set of JKS disconnects, leave the
> stock end links on as-is, or 'make' the quick discos? Thanks in advance
> for your help guys (and girls). Much appreciated.
>
> Jay
I woudl have gone with a FabTech or Skyjacker lift.
"JVC" <shady360@SPAMSUCKSoptonline.net> wrote in message
news:R482d.97$Of4.334510@news4.srv.hcvlny.cv.net.. .
> Hi. I just purchased the Black Diamond 3" lift from Quadratec for my '04
> Rubi. Couple questions as I am new to this; the kit does not come with a
> drop pitman arm or new/different/longer steering stabilizer. I noticed
> they do sell these things, but the sales guy didn't try to upsell me on
> them or anything. So, do I want/need to get these as well? Second
> question; the kit instructs you on 'making' your own quick disconnects
> by removing your sway bar end links, sawing off one end of each end
> link, then drilling a hole and putting the 'quick disco' piece with the
> pin on the end. Should I just buy a set of JKS disconnects, leave the
> stock end links on as-is, or 'make' the quick discos? Thanks in advance
> for your help guys (and girls). Much appreciated.
>
> Jay
09-20-2004, 12:55 PM
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Re: Black Diamond 3" lift questions
A Black Diamond lift on a Rubicon?
I woudl have gone with a FabTech or Skyjacker lift.
"JVC" <shady360@SPAMSUCKSoptonline.net> wrote in message
news:R482d.97$Of4.334510@news4.srv.hcvlny.cv.net.. .
> Hi. I just purchased the Black Diamond 3" lift from Quadratec for my '04
> Rubi. Couple questions as I am new to this; the kit does not come with a
> drop pitman arm or new/different/longer steering stabilizer. I noticed
> they do sell these things, but the sales guy didn't try to upsell me on
> them or anything. So, do I want/need to get these as well? Second
> question; the kit instructs you on 'making' your own quick disconnects
> by removing your sway bar end links, sawing off one end of each end
> link, then drilling a hole and putting the 'quick disco' piece with the
> pin on the end. Should I just buy a set of JKS disconnects, leave the
> stock end links on as-is, or 'make' the quick discos? Thanks in advance
> for your help guys (and girls). Much appreciated.
>
> Jay
I woudl have gone with a FabTech or Skyjacker lift.
"JVC" <shady360@SPAMSUCKSoptonline.net> wrote in message
news:R482d.97$Of4.334510@news4.srv.hcvlny.cv.net.. .
> Hi. I just purchased the Black Diamond 3" lift from Quadratec for my '04
> Rubi. Couple questions as I am new to this; the kit does not come with a
> drop pitman arm or new/different/longer steering stabilizer. I noticed
> they do sell these things, but the sales guy didn't try to upsell me on
> them or anything. So, do I want/need to get these as well? Second
> question; the kit instructs you on 'making' your own quick disconnects
> by removing your sway bar end links, sawing off one end of each end
> link, then drilling a hole and putting the 'quick disco' piece with the
> pin on the end. Should I just buy a set of JKS disconnects, leave the
> stock end links on as-is, or 'make' the quick discos? Thanks in advance
> for your help guys (and girls). Much appreciated.
>
> Jay
09-20-2004, 12:55 PM
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Re: Black Diamond 3" lift questions
A Black Diamond lift on a Rubicon?
I woudl have gone with a FabTech or Skyjacker lift.
"JVC" <shady360@SPAMSUCKSoptonline.net> wrote in message
news:R482d.97$Of4.334510@news4.srv.hcvlny.cv.net.. .
> Hi. I just purchased the Black Diamond 3" lift from Quadratec for my '04
> Rubi. Couple questions as I am new to this; the kit does not come with a
> drop pitman arm or new/different/longer steering stabilizer. I noticed
> they do sell these things, but the sales guy didn't try to upsell me on
> them or anything. So, do I want/need to get these as well? Second
> question; the kit instructs you on 'making' your own quick disconnects
> by removing your sway bar end links, sawing off one end of each end
> link, then drilling a hole and putting the 'quick disco' piece with the
> pin on the end. Should I just buy a set of JKS disconnects, leave the
> stock end links on as-is, or 'make' the quick discos? Thanks in advance
> for your help guys (and girls). Much appreciated.
>
> Jay
I woudl have gone with a FabTech or Skyjacker lift.
"JVC" <shady360@SPAMSUCKSoptonline.net> wrote in message
news:R482d.97$Of4.334510@news4.srv.hcvlny.cv.net.. .
> Hi. I just purchased the Black Diamond 3" lift from Quadratec for my '04
> Rubi. Couple questions as I am new to this; the kit does not come with a
> drop pitman arm or new/different/longer steering stabilizer. I noticed
> they do sell these things, but the sales guy didn't try to upsell me on
> them or anything. So, do I want/need to get these as well? Second
> question; the kit instructs you on 'making' your own quick disconnects
> by removing your sway bar end links, sawing off one end of each end
> link, then drilling a hole and putting the 'quick disco' piece with the
> pin on the end. Should I just buy a set of JKS disconnects, leave the
> stock end links on as-is, or 'make' the quick discos? Thanks in advance
> for your help guys (and girls). Much appreciated.
>
> Jay
