JeepinJarhead03
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lol. you could probably get tom to do it for a pot roast and baked potatos 
Suspension installation
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A pot roast? Is that what the kids are into these days? :smokin:
Despite my smarty-parts remark yesterday, I did take a serious look.
Seven hours each way, assuming no pit stops. That would be tough.
I actually looked it up. I haven't been to New Jersey in years. (Cape May a few times and stationed at Red Bank when I was in the Navy.) It would be fun.
Seven hours each way, assuming no pit stops. That would be tough.
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dude1116
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And I wasn't kidding about funding a trip to Ohio. I have 8 vacation days left to use somehow!!!
uss2defiant
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any members who live half way between them?
RioT_StartR
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ARB 60069 Old Man Emu Nitrocharger Sport Shock https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004P9VZI8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_kLP3xbW9FS7A9
Are these the right rear shocks? They don't say 132L, but the part number seems top match..
I'm trying to place my order today (just got my big a$$ check that I've been waiting for). Don't wanna order the wrong stuff
Are these the right rear shocks? They don't say 132L, but the part number seems top match..
I'm trying to place my order today (just got my big a$$ check that I've been waiting for). Don't wanna order the wrong stuff
RioT_StartR
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Thanks man, appreciate it. I was really hoping Amazon would have them so I could get the free shipping. It doesn't look like they do.
Hard to find the OME 132Ls since they stopped making them
RioT_StartR
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Ok, welp, I guess billstein for the rear then.
Just remember the bushing kit from JBA
RioT_StartR
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I got the bushings on here, but are these actually the right socks? I looked on jba but couldn't confirm a part #? Also, would using the ones for a 4 inch lift add any stiffness to the ride?
Bilstein 24-185660 Monotube Shock Absorber, Rear, 46mm https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009FU6DL6/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_tge4xbE3R528C
http://jeepinbyal.com/index.php/bilstein-bushing-kit-one-kit-fits-2-shocks.html
Bilstein 24-185660 Monotube Shock Absorber, Rear, 46mm https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009FU6DL6/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_tge4xbE3R528C
http://jeepinbyal.com/index.php/bilstein-bushing-kit-one-kit-fits-2-shocks.html
RioT_StartR
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Parts list
So I think this is everything, but please Correct me if I'm wrong. :help: :Insane:
ARB 2948 Old Man Emu Coil Spring https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004P9NLOE/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_-If4xbP6A5G21
ARB 2927 Old Man Emu Coil Spring https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004P9PL38/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_9Jf4xb4XHTWS2
Bilstein 24-185660 Monotube Shock Absorber, Rear, 46mm https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009FU6DL6/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_.Kf4xb4C45T8Z
Bilstein 24-139168 Shock Absorber for Dodge Nitro https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0068O1SLM/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_iMf4xb1SGHZ26
+bushing kit
+hockey pucks
+upper isolator x2
+2" conduit nut x4
So I think this is everything, but please Correct me if I'm wrong. :help: :Insane:
ARB 2948 Old Man Emu Coil Spring https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004P9NLOE/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_-If4xbP6A5G21
ARB 2927 Old Man Emu Coil Spring https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004P9PL38/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_9Jf4xb4XHTWS2
Bilstein 24-185660 Monotube Shock Absorber, Rear, 46mm https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009FU6DL6/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_.Kf4xb4C45T8Z
Bilstein 24-139168 Shock Absorber for Dodge Nitro https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0068O1SLM/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_iMf4xb1SGHZ26
+bushing kit
+hockey pucks
+upper isolator x2
+2" conduit nut x4
If going over 2.5" of lift you need the 4" rear shocks
They shouldn't add stiffness just because they're longer
And if you're putting 2 iso's then you will be very forked looking with only 2 ring clevis
You should do 1/4" top plate and then add 2 ring clevis up front so you sit level
Oh and if going to 3 1/2" of lift you need UCAs as well or you'll be replacing them often and more than likely not have very good alignment specs
I'm currently sitting at 3 1/4" and I would not strain my UCAs any more by going higher
But, my shop was able to get my alignment to exact spec so every KJ is different
They shouldn't add stiffness just because they're longer
And if you're putting 2 iso's then you will be very forked looking with only 2 ring clevis
You should do 1/4" top plate and then add 2 ring clevis up front so you sit level
Oh and if going to 3 1/2" of lift you need UCAs as well or you'll be replacing them often and more than likely not have very good alignment specs
I'm currently sitting at 3 1/4" and I would not strain my UCAs any more by going higher
But, my shop was able to get my alignment to exact spec so every KJ is different
RioT_StartR
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So I'll have to see if I can find the 4" ones on amazon. You don't happen to know the part# do you?
Also, by x2 I meant total. I was only going to go one Iso on each side. With the 2 clevis rings up front. Does that seem like it would be more level?
Hopefully be able to get a decent alignment spec off that.
I do not know the part # but they do have them on JBA
If doing one rear iso per side then 3 ring clevis up front will sit you level
That's what I run currently and I'm at 22 1/4" (3 1/4" of lift) on all 4 sides
2 ring clevis per side would sit you at 22" up front
You should be able to get alignment into spec as I did, but it depends on the shop
If doing one rear iso per side then 3 ring clevis up front will sit you level
That's what I run currently and I'm at 22 1/4" (3 1/4" of lift) on all 4 sides
2 ring clevis per side would sit you at 22" up front
You should be able to get alignment into spec as I did, but it depends on the shop
RioT_StartR
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Good deal man, thanks for the tips. Much appreciated:happy107:
Gonna place orders today, then it's just a matter of finding a way to get them on the jeep.
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jeeplib05 said he would install yours !
Yeah right!
I'm not even touching mine again until my rear shocks go out and that's all I'll do
No way I'm installing another lift
Really, I enjoy the heck out of installing lifts on KJs
so darn easy to do, well compared to some others I have done over the last 40 years :happy175:
