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Old 12-23-2008, 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by In5ane
Oh, looks like I will get a used set of windows for a shipping fee only, so that should get me by for a while. There are some great people on this site.

I wish everyone a MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Be safe!
Glad to hear you found some windows.

x2 re a MERRY CHRISTMAS everyone!
Old 12-23-2008, 05:25 PM
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Old 12-23-2008, 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by In5ane
Bama-JK,

Thanks a lot for making me drool! Looks freakin' awesome! I know of a mudhole that you should try now...lol, I bet you know which one I am talking about....

I will be in Pennsylvania until Monday to see my outlaws, but I will be wanting to take a real look at it the next week. So, did you get any wheels spacers, or do the 15's fit fine with no rubbing?

Oh, looks like I will get a used set of windows for a shipping fee only, so that should get me by for a while. There are some great people on this site.

I wish everyone a MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Be safe!
Thanks man! I hope you and your wife have a safe trip and a good time in Pa.. I'll be willing to show off then you get back. Have a great Christmas
Old 12-23-2008, 05:43 PM
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Those guys are crazy!!!!!!
Old 12-23-2008, 05:44 PM
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Hey guys I'll be installing the 2.5" teraflex coil lift tomorrow.. Are there any tips or things I can do to make for an easier install? For now I'm just going to install the track bar relocation bracket on the rear, but might end up putting on new adjustable track bars in the future. thanks
Old 12-23-2008, 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by nucorman
Hey guys I'll be installing the 2.5" teraflex coil lift tomorrow.. Are there any tips or things I can do to make for an easier install? For now I'm just going to install the track bar relocation bracket on the rear, but might end up putting on new adjustable track bars in the future. thanks
Use coil/spring compressors if you can lay your hands on some (I hear you can borrow/rent them from some auto parts stores). And on that relocation bracket, get ready to file, drill, or just pound it with a big hammer in order to get it to fit.

Also check out these threads if you haven't already. Have fun.

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/605228-post/
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-write-ups-39/notes-teraflex-2-5%94-spring-lift-51483/
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-show-tell-33/tf-2-5-coil-lift-other-mods-51605/
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/sponsoring-manufacturers-vendors-check-out-cyber-monday-specials-24/teraflex-2-5-coil-lift-kits-coils-45514/

If you can't get those springs in, call for RedRecon (aka: The Gorilla). He doesn't mess around, he'll get them coaxed on!!
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Originally Posted by JK-Rubi
Use coil/spring compressors if you can lay your hands on some (I hear you can borrow/rent them from some auto parts stores). And on that relocation bracket, get ready to file, drill, or just pound it with a big hammer in order to get it to fit.

Also check out these threads if you haven't already. Have fun.

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/showpost.php?p=605228
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=51483
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=51605
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=45514

If you can't get those springs in, call for RedRecon (aka: The Gorilla). He doesn't mess around, he'll get them coaxed on!!
Thanks for the advice. Did you loosen up your control arm bolts before the install?
Old 12-23-2008, 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by bama JK
Those guys are crazy!!!!!!
You haven't seen the half of it. Search on the guy's screen-name, Dildo (yea, seems a little bit over the top, but that's the name he's chosen). He's posted a bunch of threads with some great pics - really has totally changed my perception of Mexico's topography. Some absolutely beautiful scenery and countryside in his pics.

A couple more pics showing why I think he has the baddest 2DR JK on the forum . . . it's not just how it looks, but also where he wheels it.

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Originally Posted by nucorman
Thanks for the advice. Did you loosen up your control arm bolts before the install?
Yes, absolutely!! Finally re-tightened ALL of them back several days later when I heard some squeaking from the rear - turns out I forgot to re-tighten several of them due to the lateness in the evening, and my exhausted mental state.

Make sure you crank those bolts on the shocks pretty good when you put them back on - had some squeaking there also as they loosened up slightly a week or so after the lift install.

Did you go with new shocks, or adapters?
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Originally Posted by JK-Rubi
Yes, absolutely!! Finally re-tightened ALL of them back several days later when I heard some squeaking from the rear - turns out I forgot to re-tighten several of them due to the lateness in the evening, and my exhausted mental state.

Make sure you crank those bolts on the shocks pretty good when you put them back on - had some squeaking there also as they loosened up slightly a week or so after the lift install.

Did you go with new shocks, or adapters?
Yeah I got the new shocks and I have 1.5" spidertrax spacers to put on too. I'm planning on running my stock wheels and tires until I can figure out if I want 33's or 35's. I've noticed some people have had problems with the rear sway bar links and had to mount them different than the instructions say. Did you have any issues with them?


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