Well, I would have gone with a Rubicon Express (hey, that's what I did get)
but who cares. To answer the poster's question, the drop pitman arm isn't
necessary on a TJ with more than 5 or 6" of lift or so. As long as the front
track bar and drag link are parallel you won't be plagued with bumpsteer.

As for the swaybar disco's, I think the instructions are telling you to
leave the links on the axle when they are disconnected. I don't like that
idea. Get some quality disco's, and this time I won't recommend the RE
ones...I have Tomkens, but the JKS are nice too.

"Hey There" <nothere@nobody.com> wrote in message
news:uYD3d.17628$wV.15916@attbi_s54...
> A Black Diamond lift on a Rubicon?
>
> I woudl have gone with a FabTech or Skyjacker lift.
>
>
> "JVC" <shady360@SPAMSUCKSoptonline.net> wrote in message
> news:R482d.97$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
>
>

 

Well, I would have gone with a Rubicon Express (hey, that's what I did get)
but who cares. To answer the poster's question, the drop pitman arm isn't
necessary on a TJ with more than 5 or 6" of lift or so. As long as the front
track bar and drag link are parallel you won't be plagued with bumpsteer.

As for the swaybar disco's, I think the instructions are telling you to
leave the links on the axle when they are disconnected. I don't like that
idea. Get some quality disco's, and this time I won't recommend the RE
ones...I have Tomkens, but the JKS are nice too.

"Hey There" <nothere@nobody.com> wrote in message
news:uYD3d.17628$wV.15916@attbi_s54...
> A Black Diamond lift on a Rubicon?
>
> I woudl have gone with a FabTech or Skyjacker lift.
>
>
> "JVC" <shady360@SPAMSUCKSoptonline.net> wrote in message
> news:R482d.97$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
>
>

 

Well, I would have gone with a Rubicon Express (hey, that's what I did get)
but who cares. To answer the poster's question, the drop pitman arm isn't
necessary on a TJ with more than 5 or 6" of lift or so. As long as the front
track bar and drag link are parallel you won't be plagued with bumpsteer.

As for the swaybar disco's, I think the instructions are telling you to
leave the links on the axle when they are disconnected. I don't like that
idea. Get some quality disco's, and this time I won't recommend the RE
ones...I have Tomkens, but the JKS are nice too.

"Hey There" <nothere@nobody.com> wrote in message
news:uYD3d.17628$wV.15916@attbi_s54...
> A Black Diamond lift on a Rubicon?
>
> I woudl have gone with a FabTech or Skyjacker lift.
>
>
> "JVC" <shady360@SPAMSUCKSoptonline.net> wrote in message
> news:R482d.97$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
>
>

 

Oh to answer the steering stabilizer question, I used my stock stabilizer
for about a year and a half after I installed the lift, no problems. But I
went ahead and replaced it anyway, just to avoid problems down the road.
4.5" RE Superflex lift

"Hey There" <nothere@nobody.com> wrote in message
news:uYD3d.17628$wV.15916@attbi_s54...
> A Black Diamond lift on a Rubicon?
>
> I woudl have gone with a FabTech or Skyjacker lift.
>
>
> "JVC" <shady360@SPAMSUCKSoptonline.net> wrote in message
> news:R482d.97$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
>
>

 

Oh to answer the steering stabilizer question, I used my stock stabilizer
for about a year and a half after I installed the lift, no problems. But I
went ahead and replaced it anyway, just to avoid problems down the road.
4.5" RE Superflex lift

"Hey There" <nothere@nobody.com> wrote in message
news:uYD3d.17628$wV.15916@attbi_s54...
> A Black Diamond lift on a Rubicon?
>
> I woudl have gone with a FabTech or Skyjacker lift.
>
>
> "JVC" <shady360@SPAMSUCKSoptonline.net> wrote in message
> news:R482d.97$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
>
>

 

Oh to answer the steering stabilizer question, I used my stock stabilizer
for about a year and a half after I installed the lift, no problems. But I
went ahead and replaced it anyway, just to avoid problems down the road.
4.5" RE Superflex lift

"Hey There" <nothere@nobody.com> wrote in message
news:uYD3d.17628$wV.15916@attbi_s54...
> A Black Diamond lift on a Rubicon?
>
> I woudl have gone with a FabTech or Skyjacker lift.
>
>
> "JVC" <shady360@SPAMSUCKSoptonline.net> wrote in message
> news:R482d.97$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
>
>