rockymountain
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Got the alignment done. Drives like a dream. The guy who did the alignment was a Jeep guy too! He did a superb job on it. 
Rockymountain is now lifted!!
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kj924
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Got the alignment done. Drives like a dream. The guy who did the alignment was a Jeep guy too! He did a superb job on it.
Yeah, before the alignment it drives totally different doesn't it. Good thing you had a fellow Jeeper to handle it....some guys don't even want to touch a lifted vehicle...especially a lifted KJ.
Now, in about 6 months(give or take) when the springs settle in, you should get the alignment checked again.
rockymountain
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Yeah, before the alignment it drives totally different doesn't it. Good thing you had a fellow Jeeper to handle it....some guys don't even want to touch a lifted vehicle...especially a lifted KJ.
Now, in about 6 months(give or take) when the springs settle in, you should get the alignment checked again.
Yep, it wanted to go every which way but straight. I plan on getting tires this summer, so I'll probably get another alignment then too. Thanks!!
Ry' N Jen
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Yup, that be a lifted Liberty!
A rather sweet looking one!
The metallic grey bumpers and wheels
really make that red pop!
A rather sweet looking one!
The metallic grey bumpers and wheels
really make that red pop!
Jeepin05
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Haha yep before mine was lifted it was throwing me around from left to right. The alignment made a world of difference .
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rockymountain
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After 2 week
Well, after 2 weeks the front has settled about 1/8" inch i think. The rear however still was too high for my taste. I have Boiler's plates and with 1 extra rear iso the rear was still a little higher than the back. So I tore apart the rear springs again and removed the extra isos. I drove it around for about 10 minutes and came back. The rear sits at 21.5 inches and the front is just below 22. Now it's level, the way I like it. I was getting some vibs from the drivetrain with the extra isos too. I think they are a lot less now or even gone. It seems as long as the KJ is happy, I'm happy and vice versa.
I have a question. How is the boot supposed to be installed on the rear shocks? I think one of them on mine has slipped up and is allowing water inside the boot. I heard this weird noise as I disconnected the shock like a gurgling. I messed with the boot a little bit and about 4 ounces of water or so leaked out of the bottom of the boot and onto the floor. During the past two weeks we have had a lot of rain, so I've been hitting puddles big time. Here is a pick of how I installed the zip tie around it, but I have no idea if this is right. Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks!!!
Well, after 2 weeks the front has settled about 1/8" inch i think. The rear however still was too high for my taste. I have Boiler's plates and with 1 extra rear iso the rear was still a little higher than the back. So I tore apart the rear springs again and removed the extra isos. I drove it around for about 10 minutes and came back. The rear sits at 21.5 inches and the front is just below 22. Now it's level, the way I like it. I was getting some vibs from the drivetrain with the extra isos too. I think they are a lot less now or even gone. It seems as long as the KJ is happy, I'm happy and vice versa.
I have a question. How is the boot supposed to be installed on the rear shocks? I think one of them on mine has slipped up and is allowing water inside the boot. I heard this weird noise as I disconnected the shock like a gurgling. I messed with the boot a little bit and about 4 ounces of water or so leaked out of the bottom of the boot and onto the floor. During the past two weeks we have had a lot of rain, so I've been hitting puddles big time. Here is a pick of how I installed the zip tie around it, but I have no idea if this is right. Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks!!!
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autoboy454
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I have my boots on the same exact way, haven't really had any water problems with it...
jeeper4life
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Hey what shop did you take the coilovers too? I may end up going that route when it comes time for mine...
rockymountain
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I took mine to Berger auto. Its on the corner of Rothman and St. Joe.
http://www.bergerauto.com/
I called them the day before just to make sure that they new I would be coming. I took them in on a Saturday. I went home and about 20 mins later they called me back and said they were done. Can't beat that with a stick. No bruises or head trauma is a plus too!
Congrets, looks great!...now thinking about having my flares painted....
You know you want to....
JeepINgeek
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you look to be using a much larger bolt for your pucks than i was using.. im using oen about the thickness of a pencil.. hmmm maybe i need to rethink this.
rockymountain
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Actually pencil seems good. I used a bolt and a washer. so in this picture you see the top of the bolt that has a washer under it.
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I think you'll be ok. I might still have some left over. I can bring them tomorrow if you want. I'll also bring another washer that you may or may not have thought about. edit... 2 of them (for me anyway) you can see them in the picture behind the bolt for the top of the rear shock.
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JeepINgeek
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cool
i cant wait to get this lift on!
*gets all giddy*
i cant wait to get this lift on!
*gets all giddy*
JeepINgeek
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i think thats what i have or slightly smaller.
rockymountain
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Well, front is sitting at 21.5 now. This is with Boiler's plates. Seems I'm not getting the lift that others are getting so I have plans for this weekend.
Clevis lift 3 rings
Extra rear iso going back in. Then I should sit at 22.25 or so in front and 22 in the rear. Then it will look the way I want I think. Should ride better too hopefully although I think they ride better with the factory rake in my experience.
I bought 2" locknuts. are those supposed to rest on the little stop on the shock or right up under the perch?
Clevis lift 3 rings
Extra rear iso going back in. Then I should sit at 22.25 or so in front and 22 in the rear. Then it will look the way I want I think. Should ride better too hopefully although I think they ride better with the factory rake in my experience.
I bought 2" locknuts. are those supposed to rest on the little stop on the shock or right up under the perch?
