ghostrider
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The final major pieces for the lift!
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Ready to pull the lift trigger
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Just in time for the weekend. 
ghostrider
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Just in time for the weekend.
More like just in time for next weekend lol. I'm out of town, but I am actually with the friend that I bought the Jeep from. I've been talking about all the work I'll be doing to it to make it better
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It has begun!
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Should be about done by now
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I wish I could have finished, but I am now waiting on more parts. The factory rear bump stops were disintegrating, and the isolators were in bad shape. The front spring isolators are also in bad shape; one has a piece hanging off and they all show cracking. I have ordered a new full set of upper and lower isos for all 4 corners, and new rear upper bump stops. I went ahead and ordered new front shock mounts as well. The rear suspension is removed, and the axle is resting on smaller jack stands until parts come in. I did get the hockey puck stops installed on the bottom rears though. I also bolted on the JBA y link extension. The front upper stops are disintegrating as well, but I already have the teraflex ones for that . Tomorrow, I plan on getting the rest of the front apart and replacing the ball joints, bushings, and tie rod ends. I think I'll wait to install the JBA UCAs until the shock assemblies are ready to be installed.
. Tomorrow, I plan on getting the rest of the front apart and replacing the ball joints, bushings, and tie rod ends. I think I'll wait to install the JBA UCAs until the shock assemblies are ready to be installed.
I wish I could have finished, but I am now waiting on more parts. The factory rear bump stops were disintegrating, and the isolators were in bad shape. The front spring isolators are also in bad shape; one has a piece hanging off and they all show cracking. I have ordered a new full set of upper and lower isos for all 4 corners, and new rear upper bump stops. I went ahead and ordered new front shock mounts as well. The rear suspension is removed, and the axle is resting on smaller jack stands until parts come in. I did get the hockey puck stops installed on the bottom rears though. I also bolted on the JBA y link extension. The front upper stops are disintegrating as well, but I already have the teraflex ones for that
Didn't install the rear lower bumpstops already did you ?
If you are waiting on the uppers I assumed you didn't
But if you did , making it harder on yourself to install the springs
Install upper bumpstop, then spring, then bolt in lower
ghostrider
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Oops! Well, given that the axle is only held on by the lower control arms right now, hopefully it won't be too bad getting the new springs on when the time comes.
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Rear is done and sitting on wheels again!
The passenger side spring is somehow a bit off center at the top. I may jack it back up and see if I can wiggle it around some.
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The passenger side spring is somehow a bit off center at the top. I may jack it back up and see if I can wiggle it around some.
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Yes remove shock and drop and adjust
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Almost done! Set of new tires came in (I had them shipped to work). I bought Hankook Dynapro ATMs in 245/75/16.
I got the front end reassembled last weekend. I had to reuse the retainer washers from the Monroe quick struts that were on it, and I will be continuously amused by my new OME setup having the Monroe part number stamped on the top :happy175:
All that is left is to pull the jack stands out from the front; the tires are touching the ground, but it is not under full weight due to the stands. Then I need to tighten up the bolts that need to be under load. I also still need to readjust that rear spring. The plan is to take care of that this weekend and then get the tires mounted and alignment done on Monday. The alignment is going to be fun given that I have had the entire front suspension out of the vehicle :gr_grin:
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I got the front end reassembled last weekend. I had to reuse the retainer washers from the Monroe quick struts that were on it, and I will be continuously amused by my new OME setup having the Monroe part number stamped on the top :happy175:
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All that is left is to pull the jack stands out from the front; the tires are touching the ground, but it is not under full weight due to the stands. Then I need to tighten up the bolts that need to be under load. I also still need to readjust that rear spring. The plan is to take care of that this weekend and then get the tires mounted and alignment done on Monday. The alignment is going to be fun given that I have had the entire front suspension out of the vehicle :gr_grin:
SourKraut
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Make sure to post pics, you're doing exactly what I'm planning on my Lib in a few months!
Plenty of pics on here and LOST Jeeps to use for reference
ghostrider
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And, we are back on all fours and "drive-able"! I say that because the alignment is very messed up right now, and it's obvious looking at it and trying to drive around the block.
Would the alignment being very out of spec cause the front ride height to change just moving the vehicle forward or backward?
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Would the alignment being very out of spec cause the front ride height to change just moving the vehicle forward or backward?
Front will sit higher until it is aligned
Regear next ??
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It's just weird right now. I measured hub to fender and got one height. Then I backed it up a bit and get a lower height. I pulled back forward and it went back to the higher number. Everything is wonky on the front. :happy175:
ghostrider
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Do these center hub to fender measurements seem a little low to anyone else? Measurements are ish.
DF - ~21 3/4"
PF - ~21 3/4"
DR - ~22 1/2"
PR - ~22 3/4"
This is with OME 927/948, 1/4" top plates, 3/8" clevis, and 2 extra isos in rear.
DF - ~21 3/4"
PF - ~21 3/4"
DR - ~22 1/2"
PR - ~22 3/4"
This is with OME 927/948, 1/4" top plates, 3/8" clevis, and 2 extra isos in rear.
Yes with 927 front springs, 1/4 inch top plate and 3/8 inch clevis you should be , well too high but 3.75 over new stock height or 22.75 .
Any noises from UCAs contacting the springs? Most time there is
Any noises from UCAs contacting the springs? Most time there is
