Finally Done! (for now)
06-13-2009, 06:02 PM
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Finally Done! (for now)
After reviewing all the tech questions everyone has had and looked at the write ups, mainly for the Full Traction 3" Ultimate Kit. I with the help of one buddy have completed installation of the Full Traction 4" Ultimate Kit on my 07 2dr Rubicon.
This was the first time I have ever attempted to install a lift kit on anything! I just have to say it was definatley an experience! Don't get me wrong, it was a very good one to be honest. The satisfaction you get alone is awesome!
It took my buddy and me a full two days of straight work to accomplish this. All I had were the original instructions that come with the kit, (they were very vaig) and 18 pages of write up with pics from this forum. The write up was very helpful for all the little details like preparing and assembling all the pieces, and for giving small measurment adjustments to the new control arms to start with. But it was only helpful to a point, because as I found out very quickly there are some pieces in the 4" kit that are not in the 3" kit and those steps were not covered by the wright up. Cost me some hard work and time that mistake did. Also being the novice that I am or was, I didn't know you needed a pitman arm puller to remove the damn thing! You should have seen me trying for two hours to pry this thing off! RETARDED! Five seconds with a puller!
Well here are some of the first pics as well as a before, tell me what you all think!
This was the first time I have ever attempted to install a lift kit on anything! I just have to say it was definatley an experience! Don't get me wrong, it was a very good one to be honest. The satisfaction you get alone is awesome!
It took my buddy and me a full two days of straight work to accomplish this. All I had were the original instructions that come with the kit, (they were very vaig) and 18 pages of write up with pics from this forum. The write up was very helpful for all the little details like preparing and assembling all the pieces, and for giving small measurment adjustments to the new control arms to start with. But it was only helpful to a point, because as I found out very quickly there are some pieces in the 4" kit that are not in the 3" kit and those steps were not covered by the wright up. Cost me some hard work and time that mistake did. Also being the novice that I am or was, I didn't know you needed a pitman arm puller to remove the damn thing! You should have seen me trying for two hours to pry this thing off! RETARDED! Five seconds with a puller!
Well here are some of the first pics as well as a before, tell me what you all think!
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06-13-2009, 06:49 PM
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Looks great. I am considering going to the 3" or 4" teraflex springs on my jeep. Do you have any comments to help me with my decision? Also, can you get me measurements from the ground to the bottom or top of your front fenders and rear fenders and also from the ground to the bottom of your frame at the point below the center of your door?
Thanks.
Thanks.
