3" lift self install - how difficult?
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3" lift self install - how difficult?
I am considering replacing my 2" spacer lift with a set of 3" lift springs, although i'm sure they are longer since I've never heard anyone put new springs in and have it come out only as high as the manufacturer stated.
My question is, how much more difficult will this be for me to do than the 2" spacer lift which I installed (with brother-in-law help). I also installed my front and rear adj. track bars. My concern is I recall just having enough room for the 2" spacers, (not sure if I disco'd the shocks or not, they were put on later), so what do I have to disconnect to get the axel to drop far enough. This an unlimited.
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Jim
My question is, how much more difficult will this be for me to do than the 2" spacer lift which I installed (with brother-in-law help). I also installed my front and rear adj. track bars. My concern is I recall just having enough room for the 2" spacers, (not sure if I disco'd the shocks or not, they were put on later), so what do I have to disconnect to get the axel to drop far enough. This an unlimited.
Thanks,
Jim
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it's not difficult at all and this write-up should help you out:
http://project-jk.com/jeep-jk-write-...ation-write-up
http://project-jk.com/jeep-jk-write-...ation-write-up
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With the Shocks removed and sway bar disconnected I was able to get enough drop. I also had installed longer brake lines so that definitely helped. As mentioned a good jack and jack stands make this job significantly easier, if you are going to replace the control arms as well then you will need at least 4 jack stands. I checked with Autozone and they charged $10 per day with a $50 deposit for spring compressors.
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When I put in my 3" TF coils I HAD to use spring compressors. Evening with the swaybar links off and everything the limiting factor was the abs lines and brake lines. Not only do you need enough to sit the spring on the perch but you need to get around the extened bump stops/spring guide.
I had to borrow a tall (6 ton) jack stands so taht I chould get enough axle drop to begin to get the springs in.
Good luck!
I had to borrow a tall (6 ton) jack stands so taht I chould get enough axle drop to begin to get the springs in.
Good luck!
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Thanks all. I wasn't sure about the info in projectjk since OME's sizes are vague.
Sounds like if I'm not disconecting the brake lines I'd have an easier time with a spring compressor. We have a local auto zone so I'll check them out.
2 jack stands enough if I do front then rear?
Sounds like if I'm not disconecting the brake lines I'd have an easier time with a spring compressor. We have a local auto zone so I'll check them out.
2 jack stands enough if I do front then rear?
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In addition to what the others recommended, you could also loosen the bolts on the control arms (but dont remove them) it helps in giving additional droop for the front axle...