Installing a 4" Lift in 5 Minutes
02-26-2012, 09:26 PM
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Installing a 4" Lift in 5 Minutes
Hey There!
The Deets:
I took my time with the lift over 3 different days. Started by myself, had some kick-ass friends assist for 5 hours in the middle and then I finished the job solo. And my awesome wife was helping throughout fetching tools, bleeding brakes etc. She just simply rocks.
Drove it around for quite a bit today... I like the ride better than stock as it's a bit softer of a ride. Smooth drive, everything's lined up, drives straight, steering feels good with the caster I set... it's all gravy.
This 5 minute video is from my GoPro Hero2 camera taking pics every 30 seconds (note: I omitted some repetitive images).
https://vimeo.com/37503903 Measured Height Gain (from level ground to fender lip):
Front = 5 3/4"
Rear = 5 3/8"
The stock rake appears to have been removed.
My kids (11 and 12 yrs old), can no longer get into the back without some serious effort. I laughed all day today watching them climb into and fall out of the back doors. That'll teach em!
The main thing I learned? I have very weak neck muscles. Lying under a Jeep for hours while lifting your head off the ground for just the right angle to work... Maybe I have a large melon. I don't know, you decide. Whatevs...
Now to obtain some wheels and tires! Woot!
Cheers! ~ Paul.
The Deets:
- 2012 Sahara Unlimited 6 speed with 3050km on the odo.
- Teraflex 4" Full FlexArm lift kit (1451400 sku) w/ JKS adjustable front track bar.
- I installed the exhaust spacers and front sway bar links a few days prior.
- I left the stock front drive shaft in there for now. I have a JE Reel 1310 to go in next weekend.
I took my time with the lift over 3 different days. Started by myself, had some kick-ass friends assist for 5 hours in the middle and then I finished the job solo. And my awesome wife was helping throughout fetching tools, bleeding brakes etc. She just simply rocks.
Drove it around for quite a bit today... I like the ride better than stock as it's a bit softer of a ride. Smooth drive, everything's lined up, drives straight, steering feels good with the caster I set... it's all gravy.
This 5 minute video is from my GoPro Hero2 camera taking pics every 30 seconds (note: I omitted some repetitive images).
https://vimeo.com/37503903 Measured Height Gain (from level ground to fender lip):
Front = 5 3/4"
Rear = 5 3/8"
The stock rake appears to have been removed.
My kids (11 and 12 yrs old), can no longer get into the back without some serious effort. I laughed all day today watching them climb into and fall out of the back doors. That'll teach em!
The main thing I learned? I have very weak neck muscles. Lying under a Jeep for hours while lifting your head off the ground for just the right angle to work... Maybe I have a large melon. I don't know, you decide. Whatevs...
Now to obtain some wheels and tires! Woot!
Cheers! ~ Paul.
