Lift, wheels and tires installed.
11-24-2010, 07:12 PM
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Lift, wheels and tires installed.
Picked it up about 45 mins ago. Thought I'd share with you guys. Not even sure if this thread belongs in here. Sorry if it doesnt.
The lift is a Full Traction 4" Ultimate lift. Wasnt entirely sure what to expect looks wise or handling for that matter. After picking it up the first thing I noticed was the TPMS light, Then came the ESP light on and off which created some bizarre shit with the brakes. The search button is going to become my new best friend over the weekend. The steering wheel is also off alighnment
. I was rushed the shop that did my install so I could have it before the weekend so I guess I'll have to figure out the rest as I go or take it back to them.
Over all the drive is nice. Its not stock by any means but it drives the way I want it too. Exceeded my expectations, honestly. I'm running the Bilstein 5100's which seem a little floaty at first but I think I'll get used to it.
I really couldnt decide between 35's or 37's... I beat my brain over this one, so what I decided to do was buy some used 325/70/17 Toyo AT's on craigslist, I only paid 175 bucks for them so i figured worse case it'll give me an idea of what I really want. Sadly I have no clue what to look for as far as telling if the install was done right or not... but so far so good.
The lift is a Full Traction 4" Ultimate lift. Wasnt entirely sure what to expect looks wise or handling for that matter. After picking it up the first thing I noticed was the TPMS light, Then came the ESP light on and off which created some bizarre shit with the brakes. The search button is going to become my new best friend over the weekend. The steering wheel is also off alighnment
. I was rushed the shop that did my install so I could have it before the weekend so I guess I'll have to figure out the rest as I go or take it back to them.Over all the drive is nice. Its not stock by any means but it drives the way I want it too. Exceeded my expectations, honestly. I'm running the Bilstein 5100's which seem a little floaty at first but I think I'll get used to it.
I really couldnt decide between 35's or 37's... I beat my brain over this one, so what I decided to do was buy some used 325/70/17 Toyo AT's on craigslist, I only paid 175 bucks for them so i figured worse case it'll give me an idea of what I really want. Sadly I have no clue what to look for as far as telling if the install was done right or not... but so far so good.
11-24-2010, 07:20 PM
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Here are directions on recentering your steering wheel. This should help with the esp issues.
http://project-jk.com/jeep-jk-write-...nment#steering
http://project-jk.com/jeep-jk-write-...nment#steering
11-24-2010, 07:22 PM
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Here are directions on recentering your steering wheel. This should help with the esp issues.
http://project-jk.com/jeep-jk-write-...nment#steering
http://project-jk.com/jeep-jk-write-...nment#steering
Needed that!!!! Thank you.
11-24-2010, 08:07 PM
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Thanks guys!
Ya, I was a little worried with a 4" lift that I would look ridiculous on 35's since its a big lift and 37's look so good, but it turned out to be exactly what I wanted.
I got the lift done at a local shop here in San Diego called "Beyer Supreme Tire and Wheel". Nice guys and I've seen them do quite a few lifts on Jk's, the owners son Andy knows alot about Jeeps so needless to say I felt comfortable. Plus, he only charged me 250$ to do it which was less then half of what everybody else wanted.
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11-24-2010, 08:30 PM
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Looks good man, can't wait to get mine done. Every time i see an all black one, I drool just a little bit. I'm tempted to have my stock wheels painted in the meantime. Enjoy!!