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Old 10-12-2011, 12:28 PM
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Well i got some 2012 jku rubi shocks and springs coming in next week. 18 front 59 rear. AND im gonna be pickin up a set of 285/75/16 goodyear duratracs and some 16" Dick Cepek DC-II's. Ill be sure to post some before and after pics. Its going on my 09 detonator yellow jk-x. And if anyone has ANY info or opinions or experience with the above stated parts, as long as its HELPFUL, feel free to chime.
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Well i got some 2012 jku rubi shocks and springs coming in next week. 18 front 59 rear. AND im gonna be pickin up a set of 285/75/16 goodyear duratracs and some 16" Dick Cepek DC-II's. Ill be sure to post some before and after pics. Its going on my 09 detonator yellow jk-x. And if anyone has ANY info or opinions or experience with the above stated parts, as long as its HELPFUL, feel free to chime.
can't wait to see it when you're finished with these mods. sounds like it'll look really good.
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Put the Jeep on jack stands, then use a floor jack to lift up the axle. Push down on one side of the axle to allow room for the springs to be removed/installed. Becareful of your brake lines tho
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Thanks fellas
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ok so i got the front suspension done yesterday and wow what a difference in look and ride quality. next will be the rear suspension tomorrow and then on thursday i will be getting my wheels and tires put on!!! so pumped. i will update with pics throughout the week. here is on of before and one with after front suspension.

before front suspension.


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got the back done too. heres the jeep sittin up at 4 WHEELS PARTS waitin to get the wheels put on.



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after new wheels and tires. lookin SOOOO much better! it almost looks funny now the way it was before. lol









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Nice bro - makes a bid difference doesn't it?!


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