front brake line and lift help!!
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JK Junkie
Well I have a 2.5" lift (3.5 in front because I started with 14 springs) and when I brought it to the dealer for my free oil change, the mechanic was surprised my suspension wasn't "hanging by the brake lines" on the lift. He said almost every lifted Jeep that comes in there is. Hope you're not fooling yourself. And that's with all 4 wheels drooped. In order to fully droop a wheel you must have the opposite side stuffed.
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JK Super Freak
I just bolted it back into place. It doesn't look like anything will happen. There seems to be enough slack. Thanks guys. <img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=566092"/> <img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=566091"/>
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I just bolted it back into place. It doesn't look like anything will happen. There seems to be enough slack. Thanks guys.
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You do not want to leave that stock metal bracket on. That metal will start wearing through the shock body. I've seen it happen.
Use 2 vice grips opposite from one another to pry it off. Build some upper body strength in the process. Then use 2 zip ties to secure it to the shock body.
Furthermore if you plan to do any real off-roading with the fronts disconnected and your running a lift but you still have that damn stock bracket on there, you absolutely do not want to have that still mounted at the stock location @ the spring perch.
There's good reason why both the AEV and Teraflex 2.5" lift kits say to remove it.
Use 2 vice grips opposite from one another to pry it off. Build some upper body strength in the process. Then use 2 zip ties to secure it to the shock body.
Furthermore if you plan to do any real off-roading with the fronts disconnected and your running a lift but you still have that damn stock bracket on there, you absolutely do not want to have that still mounted at the stock location @ the spring perch.
There's good reason why both the AEV and Teraflex 2.5" lift kits say to remove it.
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^^^X2.
Reinstall the bracket back into it's original position and use a pair of Channel Lock's to open the bracket. By putting the bracket back into it original position it will allow you more leverage to open it to remove the brake line. Discard the empty bracket then zip tie your brake line to the front shock.
Reinstall the bracket back into it's original position and use a pair of Channel Lock's to open the bracket. By putting the bracket back into it original position it will allow you more leverage to open it to remove the brake line. Discard the empty bracket then zip tie your brake line to the front shock.
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I should. Thanks guys,! Its pouring outside now....will it be okay if I'm just doing street driving? Till I can get under there and fix it?
And also, the bolt for the track bar relocation bracket, the NUT is right next to the spring and I think its hitting it when the spring compresses a bit. Will this be okay? I tried lowering the axle to spin the spring. But I can't lower it enough with the tires on to spring it. And didn't want to damn near take the whole rear end apart again. Is this something I should do?
And also, the bolt for the track bar relocation bracket, the NUT is right next to the spring and I think its hitting it when the spring compresses a bit. Will this be okay? I tried lowering the axle to spin the spring. But I can't lower it enough with the tires on to spring it. And didn't want to damn near take the whole rear end apart again. Is this something I should do?
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I should. Thanks guys,! Its pouring outside now....will it be okay if I'm just doing street driving? Till I can get under there and fix it?
And also, the bolt for the track bar relocation bracket, the NUT is right next to the spring and I think its hitting it when the spring compresses a bit. Will this be okay? I tried lowering the axle to spin the spring. But I can't lower it enough with the tires on to spring it. And didn't want to damn near take the whole rear end apart again. Is this something I should do?
And also, the bolt for the track bar relocation bracket, the NUT is right next to the spring and I think its hitting it when the spring compresses a bit. Will this be okay? I tried lowering the axle to spin the spring. But I can't lower it enough with the tires on to spring it. And didn't want to damn near take the whole rear end apart again. Is this something I should do?
I don't know which bracket you have but can you reverse the bolt?
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The rear track bar bolt should be installed front to back as stated above^^^. If you can't picture it in your mind hop onto AEV website and look at their 2.5" lift instructions.
Since everything is already installed you'll need to jack up the rear driver side corner of the Jeep. Remove the bolt before jacking. This will let the coil open up enough to give you room to slide the bolt in and out. Make sure to use jack stands so you don't lose a finger. Use a ratchet strap to center the axle and the bolt will slide in easily.
Since everything is already installed you'll need to jack up the rear driver side corner of the Jeep. Remove the bolt before jacking. This will let the coil open up enough to give you room to slide the bolt in and out. Make sure to use jack stands so you don't lose a finger. Use a ratchet strap to center the axle and the bolt will slide in easily.
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I'm hopping ill have enough room to move the bolt without removing the spring. I'd hate to uninstall everything just to move the bolt.
Are you sure there will be enough clearance with the bolt head near the spring, as opposed to the nut there?
Thanks for all the help guys,, I appreciate it
Are you sure there will be enough clearance with the bolt head near the spring, as opposed to the nut there?
Thanks for all the help guys,, I appreciate it
#20
JK Junkie
I'm hopping ill have enough room to move the bolt without removing the spring. I'd hate to uninstall everything just to move the bolt.
Are you sure there will be enough clearance with the bolt head near the spring, as opposed to the nut there?
Thanks for all the help guys,, I appreciate it
Are you sure there will be enough clearance with the bolt head near the spring, as opposed to the nut there?
Thanks for all the help guys,, I appreciate it