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Suspension Lift Install Tips, Tricks, or Pointers?
I'm going to be helping a friend install an OME 2" suspension lift on
his '98 TJ this weekend. I believe he's done a lot of research himself already and is going to be getting together the tools he'll need (or relying on me to bring a few as well). However, I thought I'd put a post up here to see if I could garner any suggestions, tips, or tricks from the more experienced on this newsgroup. I've never done a suspension lift before, so I am completely open to suggestions. This shouldn't be too major; there is no replacement of control arms (althought that wouldn't bother me; I've done that on my own TJ many times), no changing of the Pitman arm, etc. It is mainly just a shock and spring swap. I know how to change out shocks (pretty simple, really), including getting the bar pins to go through the bushings. However, I have no experience in the best method for swapping out the coil springs in the front and rear. So, while I'm open to any tips concerning the lift install, I'm especially interested in anyone suggestions or tricks for removing and putting in new coil springs. Use a spring compressor? Don't use one(are they just too dangerous)? Just drop the axle? Will dropping the axle alone work on both the front and the rear? Remove or loosen the trackbar to get the axle to flex more and allow the springs to pop in and out? These are all ideas I've thought of, but I'm not sure of the validity of them. Thanks in advance for your help, everyone. /Bob |
Re: Suspension Lift Install Tips, Tricks, or Pointers?
It will help to disconnect the sway bar links from the axle. Jack up the vehicle, place jack stands under the frame, remove the wheels, remove the shocks, then let the axle droop fully. Even with this, I've found it very useful and a real time and effort saver to use a set of MacPherson strut compressors, like what you can "borrow" at Auto Zone, to compress the springs a little to ease removal and installation, especially with longer lifted springs. "Bob" <magicclaw@mac.com> wrote in message news:47b769ae.0405201150.39cac422@posting.google.c om... > I'm going to be helping a friend install an OME 2" suspension lift on > his '98 TJ this weekend. I believe he's done a lot of research himself > already and is going to be getting together the tools he'll need (or > relying on me to bring a few as well). However, I thought I'd put a > post up here to see if I could garner any suggestions, tips, or tricks > from the more experienced on this newsgroup. > > I've never done a suspension lift before, so I am completely open to > suggestions. This shouldn't be too major; there is no replacement of > control arms (althought that wouldn't bother me; I've done that on my > own TJ many times), no changing of the Pitman arm, etc. It is mainly > just a shock and spring swap. I know how to change out shocks (pretty > simple, really), including getting the bar pins to go through the > bushings. However, I have no experience in the best method for > swapping out the coil springs in the front and rear. > > So, while I'm open to any tips concerning the lift install, I'm > especially interested in anyone suggestions or tricks for removing and > putting in new coil springs. Use a spring compressor? Don't use > one(are they just too dangerous)? Just drop the axle? Will dropping > the axle alone work on both the front and the rear? Remove or loosen > the trackbar to get the axle to flex more and allow the springs to pop > in and out? These are all ideas I've thought of, but I'm not sure of > the validity of them. > > Thanks in advance for your help, everyone. > > /Bob |
Re: Suspension Lift Install Tips, Tricks, or Pointers?
It will help to disconnect the sway bar links from the axle. Jack up the vehicle, place jack stands under the frame, remove the wheels, remove the shocks, then let the axle droop fully. Even with this, I've found it very useful and a real time and effort saver to use a set of MacPherson strut compressors, like what you can "borrow" at Auto Zone, to compress the springs a little to ease removal and installation, especially with longer lifted springs. "Bob" <magicclaw@mac.com> wrote in message news:47b769ae.0405201150.39cac422@posting.google.c om... > I'm going to be helping a friend install an OME 2" suspension lift on > his '98 TJ this weekend. I believe he's done a lot of research himself > already and is going to be getting together the tools he'll need (or > relying on me to bring a few as well). However, I thought I'd put a > post up here to see if I could garner any suggestions, tips, or tricks > from the more experienced on this newsgroup. > > I've never done a suspension lift before, so I am completely open to > suggestions. This shouldn't be too major; there is no replacement of > control arms (althought that wouldn't bother me; I've done that on my > own TJ many times), no changing of the Pitman arm, etc. It is mainly > just a shock and spring swap. I know how to change out shocks (pretty > simple, really), including getting the bar pins to go through the > bushings. However, I have no experience in the best method for > swapping out the coil springs in the front and rear. > > So, while I'm open to any tips concerning the lift install, I'm > especially interested in anyone suggestions or tricks for removing and > putting in new coil springs. Use a spring compressor? Don't use > one(are they just too dangerous)? Just drop the axle? Will dropping > the axle alone work on both the front and the rear? Remove or loosen > the trackbar to get the axle to flex more and allow the springs to pop > in and out? These are all ideas I've thought of, but I'm not sure of > the validity of them. > > Thanks in advance for your help, everyone. > > /Bob |
Re: Suspension Lift Install Tips, Tricks, or Pointers?
It will help to disconnect the sway bar links from the axle. Jack up the vehicle, place jack stands under the frame, remove the wheels, remove the shocks, then let the axle droop fully. Even with this, I've found it very useful and a real time and effort saver to use a set of MacPherson strut compressors, like what you can "borrow" at Auto Zone, to compress the springs a little to ease removal and installation, especially with longer lifted springs. "Bob" <magicclaw@mac.com> wrote in message news:47b769ae.0405201150.39cac422@posting.google.c om... > I'm going to be helping a friend install an OME 2" suspension lift on > his '98 TJ this weekend. I believe he's done a lot of research himself > already and is going to be getting together the tools he'll need (or > relying on me to bring a few as well). However, I thought I'd put a > post up here to see if I could garner any suggestions, tips, or tricks > from the more experienced on this newsgroup. > > I've never done a suspension lift before, so I am completely open to > suggestions. This shouldn't be too major; there is no replacement of > control arms (althought that wouldn't bother me; I've done that on my > own TJ many times), no changing of the Pitman arm, etc. It is mainly > just a shock and spring swap. I know how to change out shocks (pretty > simple, really), including getting the bar pins to go through the > bushings. However, I have no experience in the best method for > swapping out the coil springs in the front and rear. > > So, while I'm open to any tips concerning the lift install, I'm > especially interested in anyone suggestions or tricks for removing and > putting in new coil springs. Use a spring compressor? Don't use > one(are they just too dangerous)? Just drop the axle? Will dropping > the axle alone work on both the front and the rear? Remove or loosen > the trackbar to get the axle to flex more and allow the springs to pop > in and out? These are all ideas I've thought of, but I'm not sure of > the validity of them. > > Thanks in advance for your help, everyone. > > /Bob |
Re: Suspension Lift Install Tips, Tricks, or Pointers?
It will help to disconnect the sway bar links from the axle. Jack up the vehicle, place jack stands under the frame, remove the wheels, remove the shocks, then let the axle droop fully. Even with this, I've found it very useful and a real time and effort saver to use a set of MacPherson strut compressors, like what you can "borrow" at Auto Zone, to compress the springs a little to ease removal and installation, especially with longer lifted springs. "Bob" <magicclaw@mac.com> wrote in message news:47b769ae.0405201150.39cac422@posting.google.c om... > I'm going to be helping a friend install an OME 2" suspension lift on > his '98 TJ this weekend. I believe he's done a lot of research himself > already and is going to be getting together the tools he'll need (or > relying on me to bring a few as well). However, I thought I'd put a > post up here to see if I could garner any suggestions, tips, or tricks > from the more experienced on this newsgroup. > > I've never done a suspension lift before, so I am completely open to > suggestions. This shouldn't be too major; there is no replacement of > control arms (althought that wouldn't bother me; I've done that on my > own TJ many times), no changing of the Pitman arm, etc. It is mainly > just a shock and spring swap. I know how to change out shocks (pretty > simple, really), including getting the bar pins to go through the > bushings. However, I have no experience in the best method for > swapping out the coil springs in the front and rear. > > So, while I'm open to any tips concerning the lift install, I'm > especially interested in anyone suggestions or tricks for removing and > putting in new coil springs. Use a spring compressor? Don't use > one(are they just too dangerous)? Just drop the axle? Will dropping > the axle alone work on both the front and the rear? Remove or loosen > the trackbar to get the axle to flex more and allow the springs to pop > in and out? These are all ideas I've thought of, but I'm not sure of > the validity of them. > > Thanks in advance for your help, everyone. > > /Bob |
Re: Suspension Lift Install Tips, Tricks, or Pointers?
What Matt said.... only 'trick' I can think of would be to have a coil
spring compressor handy if needed, and to make sure the swaybars (both front and rear) are disconnected. Dave http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm On Thu, 20 May 2004 19:46:20 -0400, "Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote: > > >It will help to disconnect the sway bar links from the axle. Jack up the >vehicle, place jack stands under the frame, remove the wheels, remove the >shocks, then let the axle droop fully. > >Even with this, I've found it very useful and a real time and effort saver >to use a set of MacPherson strut compressors, like what you can "borrow" at >Auto Zone, to compress the springs a little to ease removal and >installation, especially with longer lifted springs. > > >"Bob" <magicclaw@mac.com> wrote in message >news:47b769ae.0405201150.39cac422@posting.google. com... >> I'm going to be helping a friend install an OME 2" suspension lift on >> his '98 TJ this weekend. I believe he's done a lot of research himself >> already and is going to be getting together the tools he'll need (or >> relying on me to bring a few as well). However, I thought I'd put a >> post up here to see if I could garner any suggestions, tips, or tricks >> from the more experienced on this newsgroup. >> >> I've never done a suspension lift before, so I am completely open to >> suggestions. This shouldn't be too major; there is no replacement of >> control arms (althought that wouldn't bother me; I've done that on my >> own TJ many times), no changing of the Pitman arm, etc. It is mainly >> just a shock and spring swap. I know how to change out shocks (pretty >> simple, really), including getting the bar pins to go through the >> bushings. However, I have no experience in the best method for >> swapping out the coil springs in the front and rear. >> >> So, while I'm open to any tips concerning the lift install, I'm >> especially interested in anyone suggestions or tricks for removing and >> putting in new coil springs. Use a spring compressor? Don't use >> one(are they just too dangerous)? Just drop the axle? Will dropping >> the axle alone work on both the front and the rear? Remove or loosen >> the trackbar to get the axle to flex more and allow the springs to pop >> in and out? These are all ideas I've thought of, but I'm not sure of >> the validity of them. >> >> Thanks in advance for your help, everyone. >> >> /Bob > |
Re: Suspension Lift Install Tips, Tricks, or Pointers?
What Matt said.... only 'trick' I can think of would be to have a coil
spring compressor handy if needed, and to make sure the swaybars (both front and rear) are disconnected. Dave http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm On Thu, 20 May 2004 19:46:20 -0400, "Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote: > > >It will help to disconnect the sway bar links from the axle. Jack up the >vehicle, place jack stands under the frame, remove the wheels, remove the >shocks, then let the axle droop fully. > >Even with this, I've found it very useful and a real time and effort saver >to use a set of MacPherson strut compressors, like what you can "borrow" at >Auto Zone, to compress the springs a little to ease removal and >installation, especially with longer lifted springs. > > >"Bob" <magicclaw@mac.com> wrote in message >news:47b769ae.0405201150.39cac422@posting.google. com... >> I'm going to be helping a friend install an OME 2" suspension lift on >> his '98 TJ this weekend. I believe he's done a lot of research himself >> already and is going to be getting together the tools he'll need (or >> relying on me to bring a few as well). However, I thought I'd put a >> post up here to see if I could garner any suggestions, tips, or tricks >> from the more experienced on this newsgroup. >> >> I've never done a suspension lift before, so I am completely open to >> suggestions. This shouldn't be too major; there is no replacement of >> control arms (althought that wouldn't bother me; I've done that on my >> own TJ many times), no changing of the Pitman arm, etc. It is mainly >> just a shock and spring swap. I know how to change out shocks (pretty >> simple, really), including getting the bar pins to go through the >> bushings. However, I have no experience in the best method for >> swapping out the coil springs in the front and rear. >> >> So, while I'm open to any tips concerning the lift install, I'm >> especially interested in anyone suggestions or tricks for removing and >> putting in new coil springs. Use a spring compressor? Don't use >> one(are they just too dangerous)? Just drop the axle? Will dropping >> the axle alone work on both the front and the rear? Remove or loosen >> the trackbar to get the axle to flex more and allow the springs to pop >> in and out? These are all ideas I've thought of, but I'm not sure of >> the validity of them. >> >> Thanks in advance for your help, everyone. >> >> /Bob > |
Re: Suspension Lift Install Tips, Tricks, or Pointers?
What Matt said.... only 'trick' I can think of would be to have a coil
spring compressor handy if needed, and to make sure the swaybars (both front and rear) are disconnected. Dave http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm On Thu, 20 May 2004 19:46:20 -0400, "Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote: > > >It will help to disconnect the sway bar links from the axle. Jack up the >vehicle, place jack stands under the frame, remove the wheels, remove the >shocks, then let the axle droop fully. > >Even with this, I've found it very useful and a real time and effort saver >to use a set of MacPherson strut compressors, like what you can "borrow" at >Auto Zone, to compress the springs a little to ease removal and >installation, especially with longer lifted springs. > > >"Bob" <magicclaw@mac.com> wrote in message >news:47b769ae.0405201150.39cac422@posting.google. com... >> I'm going to be helping a friend install an OME 2" suspension lift on >> his '98 TJ this weekend. I believe he's done a lot of research himself >> already and is going to be getting together the tools he'll need (or >> relying on me to bring a few as well). However, I thought I'd put a >> post up here to see if I could garner any suggestions, tips, or tricks >> from the more experienced on this newsgroup. >> >> I've never done a suspension lift before, so I am completely open to >> suggestions. This shouldn't be too major; there is no replacement of >> control arms (althought that wouldn't bother me; I've done that on my >> own TJ many times), no changing of the Pitman arm, etc. It is mainly >> just a shock and spring swap. I know how to change out shocks (pretty >> simple, really), including getting the bar pins to go through the >> bushings. However, I have no experience in the best method for >> swapping out the coil springs in the front and rear. >> >> So, while I'm open to any tips concerning the lift install, I'm >> especially interested in anyone suggestions or tricks for removing and >> putting in new coil springs. Use a spring compressor? Don't use >> one(are they just too dangerous)? Just drop the axle? Will dropping >> the axle alone work on both the front and the rear? Remove or loosen >> the trackbar to get the axle to flex more and allow the springs to pop >> in and out? These are all ideas I've thought of, but I'm not sure of >> the validity of them. >> >> Thanks in advance for your help, everyone. >> >> /Bob > |
Re: Suspension Lift Install Tips, Tricks, or Pointers?
What Matt said.... only 'trick' I can think of would be to have a coil
spring compressor handy if needed, and to make sure the swaybars (both front and rear) are disconnected. Dave http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm On Thu, 20 May 2004 19:46:20 -0400, "Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote: > > >It will help to disconnect the sway bar links from the axle. Jack up the >vehicle, place jack stands under the frame, remove the wheels, remove the >shocks, then let the axle droop fully. > >Even with this, I've found it very useful and a real time and effort saver >to use a set of MacPherson strut compressors, like what you can "borrow" at >Auto Zone, to compress the springs a little to ease removal and >installation, especially with longer lifted springs. > > >"Bob" <magicclaw@mac.com> wrote in message >news:47b769ae.0405201150.39cac422@posting.google. com... >> I'm going to be helping a friend install an OME 2" suspension lift on >> his '98 TJ this weekend. I believe he's done a lot of research himself >> already and is going to be getting together the tools he'll need (or >> relying on me to bring a few as well). However, I thought I'd put a >> post up here to see if I could garner any suggestions, tips, or tricks >> from the more experienced on this newsgroup. >> >> I've never done a suspension lift before, so I am completely open to >> suggestions. This shouldn't be too major; there is no replacement of >> control arms (althought that wouldn't bother me; I've done that on my >> own TJ many times), no changing of the Pitman arm, etc. It is mainly >> just a shock and spring swap. I know how to change out shocks (pretty >> simple, really), including getting the bar pins to go through the >> bushings. However, I have no experience in the best method for >> swapping out the coil springs in the front and rear. >> >> So, while I'm open to any tips concerning the lift install, I'm >> especially interested in anyone suggestions or tricks for removing and >> putting in new coil springs. Use a spring compressor? Don't use >> one(are they just too dangerous)? Just drop the axle? Will dropping >> the axle alone work on both the front and the rear? Remove or loosen >> the trackbar to get the axle to flex more and allow the springs to pop >> in and out? These are all ideas I've thought of, but I'm not sure of >> the validity of them. >> >> Thanks in advance for your help, everyone. >> >> /Bob > |
Re: Suspension Lift Install Tips, Tricks, or Pointers?
David C. Moller did pass the time by typing:
> What Matt said.... only 'trick' I can think of would be to have a coil > spring compressor handy if needed, and to make sure the swaybars (both > front and rear) are disconnected. > > Dave > http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm Also it can help to disconnect the track bar. If you loosen the links remember they have to be torqued back to spec with the vehicle down. If you tighten them with the vehicle lifted it will look like a lift has been put in till the rubber bushings tear. -- DougW |
Re: Suspension Lift Install Tips, Tricks, or Pointers?
David C. Moller did pass the time by typing:
> What Matt said.... only 'trick' I can think of would be to have a coil > spring compressor handy if needed, and to make sure the swaybars (both > front and rear) are disconnected. > > Dave > http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm Also it can help to disconnect the track bar. If you loosen the links remember they have to be torqued back to spec with the vehicle down. If you tighten them with the vehicle lifted it will look like a lift has been put in till the rubber bushings tear. -- DougW |
Re: Suspension Lift Install Tips, Tricks, or Pointers?
David C. Moller did pass the time by typing:
> What Matt said.... only 'trick' I can think of would be to have a coil > spring compressor handy if needed, and to make sure the swaybars (both > front and rear) are disconnected. > > Dave > http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm Also it can help to disconnect the track bar. If you loosen the links remember they have to be torqued back to spec with the vehicle down. If you tighten them with the vehicle lifted it will look like a lift has been put in till the rubber bushings tear. -- DougW |
Re: Suspension Lift Install Tips, Tricks, or Pointers?
David C. Moller did pass the time by typing:
> What Matt said.... only 'trick' I can think of would be to have a coil > spring compressor handy if needed, and to make sure the swaybars (both > front and rear) are disconnected. > > Dave > http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm Also it can help to disconnect the track bar. If you loosen the links remember they have to be torqued back to spec with the vehicle down. If you tighten them with the vehicle lifted it will look like a lift has been put in till the rubber bushings tear. -- DougW |
Re: Suspension Lift Install Tips, Tricks, or Pointers?
I appreciate the tips, guys.
We ended up getting the lift on without too much trouble. The old springs came out on the front and rear without any difficulty. The new rear springs went in without too much trouble, as well. On the front, we just went ahead and disconnected one lower control arm at a time in order to get the axle to droop low enough to get the new taller springs in. All in all, it was a very successful install day, putting a OME 2" suspension lift on (including rear trackbar axle-mount raising bracket), as well as new JKS quicker discos, a warn gas skid, and a small oil pan skid. It's so nice when things all go right (for once) and I'm not having to frantically post to this and other newsgroups to try to get help on rectifying a problem or crisis during an install or other work on a Jeep ;-) "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message news:<Dqdrc.2540$Sx2.947@okepread01>... > David C. Moller did pass the time by typing: > > What Matt said.... only 'trick' I can think of would be to have a coil > > spring compressor handy if needed, and to make sure the swaybars (both > > front and rear) are disconnected. > > > > Dave > > http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm > > Also it can help to disconnect the track bar. > > If you loosen the links remember they have to be torqued > back to spec with the vehicle down. If you tighten them > with the vehicle lifted it will look like a lift has been > put in till the rubber bushings tear. |
Re: Suspension Lift Install Tips, Tricks, or Pointers?
I appreciate the tips, guys.
We ended up getting the lift on without too much trouble. The old springs came out on the front and rear without any difficulty. The new rear springs went in without too much trouble, as well. On the front, we just went ahead and disconnected one lower control arm at a time in order to get the axle to droop low enough to get the new taller springs in. All in all, it was a very successful install day, putting a OME 2" suspension lift on (including rear trackbar axle-mount raising bracket), as well as new JKS quicker discos, a warn gas skid, and a small oil pan skid. It's so nice when things all go right (for once) and I'm not having to frantically post to this and other newsgroups to try to get help on rectifying a problem or crisis during an install or other work on a Jeep ;-) "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message news:<Dqdrc.2540$Sx2.947@okepread01>... > David C. Moller did pass the time by typing: > > What Matt said.... only 'trick' I can think of would be to have a coil > > spring compressor handy if needed, and to make sure the swaybars (both > > front and rear) are disconnected. > > > > Dave > > http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm > > Also it can help to disconnect the track bar. > > If you loosen the links remember they have to be torqued > back to spec with the vehicle down. If you tighten them > with the vehicle lifted it will look like a lift has been > put in till the rubber bushings tear. |
Re: Suspension Lift Install Tips, Tricks, or Pointers?
I appreciate the tips, guys.
We ended up getting the lift on without too much trouble. The old springs came out on the front and rear without any difficulty. The new rear springs went in without too much trouble, as well. On the front, we just went ahead and disconnected one lower control arm at a time in order to get the axle to droop low enough to get the new taller springs in. All in all, it was a very successful install day, putting a OME 2" suspension lift on (including rear trackbar axle-mount raising bracket), as well as new JKS quicker discos, a warn gas skid, and a small oil pan skid. It's so nice when things all go right (for once) and I'm not having to frantically post to this and other newsgroups to try to get help on rectifying a problem or crisis during an install or other work on a Jeep ;-) "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message news:<Dqdrc.2540$Sx2.947@okepread01>... > David C. Moller did pass the time by typing: > > What Matt said.... only 'trick' I can think of would be to have a coil > > spring compressor handy if needed, and to make sure the swaybars (both > > front and rear) are disconnected. > > > > Dave > > http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm > > Also it can help to disconnect the track bar. > > If you loosen the links remember they have to be torqued > back to spec with the vehicle down. If you tighten them > with the vehicle lifted it will look like a lift has been > put in till the rubber bushings tear. |
Re: Suspension Lift Install Tips, Tricks, or Pointers?
I appreciate the tips, guys.
We ended up getting the lift on without too much trouble. The old springs came out on the front and rear without any difficulty. The new rear springs went in without too much trouble, as well. On the front, we just went ahead and disconnected one lower control arm at a time in order to get the axle to droop low enough to get the new taller springs in. All in all, it was a very successful install day, putting a OME 2" suspension lift on (including rear trackbar axle-mount raising bracket), as well as new JKS quicker discos, a warn gas skid, and a small oil pan skid. It's so nice when things all go right (for once) and I'm not having to frantically post to this and other newsgroups to try to get help on rectifying a problem or crisis during an install or other work on a Jeep ;-) "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message news:<Dqdrc.2540$Sx2.947@okepread01>... > David C. Moller did pass the time by typing: > > What Matt said.... only 'trick' I can think of would be to have a coil > > spring compressor handy if needed, and to make sure the swaybars (both > > front and rear) are disconnected. > > > > Dave > > http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm > > Also it can help to disconnect the track bar. > > If you loosen the links remember they have to be torqued > back to spec with the vehicle down. If you tighten them > with the vehicle lifted it will look like a lift has been > put in till the rubber bushings tear. |
Re: Suspension Lift Install Tips, Tricks, or Pointers?
Make sure you go back and check EVERY bolt for tightness every couple of
hundred miles or so for a while. Things WILL loosen up. Bob wrote: > I appreciate the tips, guys. > > We ended up getting the lift on without too much trouble. The old > springs came out on the front and rear without any difficulty. The new > rear springs went in without too much trouble, as well. On the front, > we just went ahead and disconnected one lower control arm at a time in > order to get the axle to droop low enough to get the new taller > springs in. All in all, it was a very successful install day, putting > a OME 2" suspension lift on (including rear trackbar axle-mount > raising bracket), as well as new JKS quicker discos, a warn gas skid, > and a small oil pan skid. > > It's so nice when things all go right (for once) and I'm not having to > frantically post to this and other newsgroups to try to get help on > rectifying a problem or crisis during an install or other work on a > Jeep ;-) -- __________________________________________________ _________ tw 03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5" 01 XJ Sport There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." -- Dave Barry Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940 Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase') A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase, 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II. (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email) __________________________________________________ _________ |
Re: Suspension Lift Install Tips, Tricks, or Pointers?
Make sure you go back and check EVERY bolt for tightness every couple of
hundred miles or so for a while. Things WILL loosen up. Bob wrote: > I appreciate the tips, guys. > > We ended up getting the lift on without too much trouble. The old > springs came out on the front and rear without any difficulty. The new > rear springs went in without too much trouble, as well. On the front, > we just went ahead and disconnected one lower control arm at a time in > order to get the axle to droop low enough to get the new taller > springs in. All in all, it was a very successful install day, putting > a OME 2" suspension lift on (including rear trackbar axle-mount > raising bracket), as well as new JKS quicker discos, a warn gas skid, > and a small oil pan skid. > > It's so nice when things all go right (for once) and I'm not having to > frantically post to this and other newsgroups to try to get help on > rectifying a problem or crisis during an install or other work on a > Jeep ;-) -- __________________________________________________ _________ tw 03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5" 01 XJ Sport There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." -- Dave Barry Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940 Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase') A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase, 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II. (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email) __________________________________________________ _________ |
Re: Suspension Lift Install Tips, Tricks, or Pointers?
Make sure you go back and check EVERY bolt for tightness every couple of
hundred miles or so for a while. Things WILL loosen up. Bob wrote: > I appreciate the tips, guys. > > We ended up getting the lift on without too much trouble. The old > springs came out on the front and rear without any difficulty. The new > rear springs went in without too much trouble, as well. On the front, > we just went ahead and disconnected one lower control arm at a time in > order to get the axle to droop low enough to get the new taller > springs in. All in all, it was a very successful install day, putting > a OME 2" suspension lift on (including rear trackbar axle-mount > raising bracket), as well as new JKS quicker discos, a warn gas skid, > and a small oil pan skid. > > It's so nice when things all go right (for once) and I'm not having to > frantically post to this and other newsgroups to try to get help on > rectifying a problem or crisis during an install or other work on a > Jeep ;-) -- __________________________________________________ _________ tw 03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5" 01 XJ Sport There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." -- Dave Barry Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940 Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase') A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase, 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II. (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email) __________________________________________________ _________ |
Re: Suspension Lift Install Tips, Tricks, or Pointers?
Make sure you go back and check EVERY bolt for tightness every couple of
hundred miles or so for a while. Things WILL loosen up. Bob wrote: > I appreciate the tips, guys. > > We ended up getting the lift on without too much trouble. The old > springs came out on the front and rear without any difficulty. The new > rear springs went in without too much trouble, as well. On the front, > we just went ahead and disconnected one lower control arm at a time in > order to get the axle to droop low enough to get the new taller > springs in. All in all, it was a very successful install day, putting > a OME 2" suspension lift on (including rear trackbar axle-mount > raising bracket), as well as new JKS quicker discos, a warn gas skid, > and a small oil pan skid. > > It's so nice when things all go right (for once) and I'm not having to > frantically post to this and other newsgroups to try to get help on > rectifying a problem or crisis during an install or other work on a > Jeep ;-) -- __________________________________________________ _________ tw 03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5" 01 XJ Sport There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." -- Dave Barry Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940 Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase') A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase, 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II. (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email) __________________________________________________ _________ |
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