Ok im putting my lift on this week now i know i need to disconnect swaybars trackbars, what other things do i need to disconnect to make the install easier and whats the best way to do it without a spring compressor, a step by step would be great
Your best bet would be to support the frame with jackstands and then lower the axle enough until you can muscle the spring on. You may even need to disconnect the control arms to gain enough clearance. Once its down have a buddy put their weight on the axle while you push the spring in. If you dont have a pal handy, make sure you have a pry-bar. Watch out for the differential breather tube when lowering the axle. Also, have fun with the upper rear shock mounts. All I can say is have an air chisel at the ready.
Good luck, I just put my 2.5" lift in and it was a bear, so I cant even imagine what 3" would be like.
To help get spring in, use your floor jack to jack up the wheel opposite the one you are working on. Pushing it up will help push the side you are working on down to create room for switching springs.
I'd disconnect the shocks too, but that's just me. We didn't use a spring compressor for either our 4.5" or 5.5" lift. A pair of 12-ton jack stands and a couple pair of 6-tons really help here. Are your front brake lines going to be long enough? You don't want to use them as travel limiters. Be safe!
In that page look for the Skyjacker Lift Kit Install on a 99 TJ
Good luck :thumbsup:
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