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11-25-2013, 05:03 PM
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11-26-2013, 01:31 AM
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If you look at post #340 in this thread you will see the lengths I calculated for the 2.5". Those figures are calculated from MC 3.5" and seem to be pretty accurate. My kit is scheduled for delivery on 12/4 and those are the figures I will be using for baseline before install.
11-26-2013, 01:48 AM
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With the lowers in and coils out, you want the bumpstop to hit the pad right in the center. Uppers are going to set your pinion/caster angles which will be different jeep to jeep. The uppers may not be the same lengths depending on positioning of the mounts from the factory.
11-26-2013, 03:31 AM
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Thanks much! I have it dialed in pretty well. I'm going to tweak the front control arms over the long weekend coming up. I took it on a shake down run and it rides great. Straight line, no pulling, no shaking or shimmy.
Here is a shot from the finished product. BTW - I got 4.25" in the front and 4" in the back. I'm wondering if they gave me 3.5" springs.
Here is a shot from the finished product. BTW - I got 4.25" in the front and 4" in the back. I'm wondering if they gave me 3.5" springs.
I'm getting my bumpers today and will install them on Sunday. If the new springs are here I'll put those in and dial in the control arms. It will be interesting to see the pictures between comparing the two lifts. You guys will get to see the same Jeep/setup with 3.5" and 2.5".
11-26-2013, 05:45 AM
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Update: Will @ Metal Cloack contacted me yesterday after he saw the results of my lift. He asked me to check the part numbers on my springs. They sent the 3.5" springs instead of the 2.5" springs. Makes sense now. The kit comes in 5 boxes where 2 of the boxes are the front and rear springs. Easy mistake to make. Changing out the springs is no big deal so I'll slip the new ones in when they come.
I'm getting my bumpers today and will install them on Sunday. If the new springs are here I'll put those in and dial in the control arms. It will be interesting to see the pictures between comparing the two lifts. You guys will get to see the same Jeep/setup with 3.5" and 2.5".
I'm getting my bumpers today and will install them on Sunday. If the new springs are here I'll put those in and dial in the control arms. It will be interesting to see the pictures between comparing the two lifts. You guys will get to see the same Jeep/setup with 3.5" and 2.5".
11-26-2013, 06:11 AM
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Great thread I'm about to order their entry level 2.5 lift
Sending out the wrong springs is not a huge mix up... The fact that they saw a post about their product and followed up on what could have been their mistake just to insure the customer is satisfied says more to me then a simple box mix up
It would be nice if they let you keep the old springs though
Sending out the wrong springs is not a huge mix up... The fact that they saw a post about their product and followed up on what could have been their mistake just to insure the customer is satisfied says more to me then a simple box mix up
It would be nice if they let you keep the old springs though
11-26-2013, 06:54 AM
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Great thread I'm about to order their entry level 2.5 lift
Sending out the wrong springs is not a huge mix up... The fact that they saw a post about their product and followed up on what could have been their mistake just to insure the customer is satisfied says more to me then a simple box mix up
It would be nice if they let you keep the old springs though
Sending out the wrong springs is not a huge mix up... The fact that they saw a post about their product and followed up on what could have been their mistake just to insure the customer is satisfied says more to me then a simple box mix up
It would be nice if they let you keep the old springs though
I wouldn't hesitate to order from them again.
11-26-2013, 07:03 AM
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Yep, not a big deal. I'll be tweaking the suspension anyway and springs are extremely easy to swap. I'm actually impressed with their customer service and the way they step up and take responsibility. Mistakes happen. They also were extremely open and honest with me when I provided them feedback on the instructions. I wouldn't hesitate to order from them again.