Can't get front axle to lower enough to install front coils
07-06-2016, 11:06 AM
#21
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The torque values aren't crazy on those UCA's. I'm looking at mine now and don't see why a regular ratchet wouldn't work there. The sway bar link is slightly in the way but nothing impossible.
07-06-2016, 11:31 AM
#22
you did a lot of unnecessary work for a 2in lift. The whole install should have only taken 4-5hr by yourself. I've done many lifts for our club members in my garage and have never had to loosen control arms for a lift under 2.5in. But since you did be sure to torque everything down and double check every bolt you touched then go back and re-torque after 100 miles or so.
07-06-2016, 11:58 AM
#23
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07-06-2016, 11:59 AM
#24
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That sounds like my best plan.
07-06-2016, 12:03 PM
#25
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you did a lot of unnecessary work for a 2in lift. The whole install should have only taken 4-5hr by yourself. I've done many lifts for our club members in my garage and have never had to loosen control arms for a lift under 2.5in. But since you did be sure to torque everything down and double check every bolt you touched then go back and re-torque after 100 miles or so.
07-06-2016, 01:02 PM
#26
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A 21mm long reach closed end wrench with a cheater pipe was able to get those rear UCA axle mount bolts. Just had to work around some brake hose interference, got it done 1/4 turn at a time.
Now to tighten up the front.
Now to tighten up the front.
07-06-2016, 02:45 PM
#27
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It may be a good call on the loosening all the control arms. I did a quick rough measurement check and I'm seeing 3.5in gain in the front with my measly 2in Mopar lift with my stock front bumper.
I was anticipating about 3in, so should be about perfect once I install my front AEV bumper, 12K winch, and AEV front skid plate.
I was anticipating about 3in, so should be about perfect once I install my front AEV bumper, 12K winch, and AEV front skid plate.
Last edited by Rednroll; 07-06-2016 at 02:49 PM.
07-06-2016, 02:57 PM
#28
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You did loosen, hop/ jostle/ bounce the suspension, then tighten before checking on that extra 1.5"....right? That would be quite the lift though.
07-06-2016, 03:59 PM
#29
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My toe is definitely messed up with this tie rod.
07-06-2016, 04:12 PM
#30
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The chrome badging is a joke but the tie rod.....very easy, very thick, and serves a purpose. RuffStuff 'may' still be running their 20% off, I'll go look for the code.
