[xj_noob]

Bought a lift, some OE shackles, and some new U bolts. Now I'm broke :2thumbsup:

 

[xj_noob]

Lift kit (RE 3.5" for those of you that were wondering) came in the mail yesterday, going to install it this weekend. :2thumbsup:

 

[xj_noob]

I used the Ford Explorer leafs on my buddies 92 which worked out well. It cost about $125 an 2 hrs of build time. Gained 3 inches.

John

Did they just bolt right in?

 

[xj_noob]

Start the PB soakfest now!!

Not worried about that because a month or two ago I added a spacer lift and when I put the bolts back in I anti-seized them ALL. Then i replaced the shocks, like a month ago, and anti-seized all those too. So it should be pretty easy.

 

[xj_noob]

What do I need to do to break them loose?

Get some PB blaster and a breaker bar. That's how I did it. And then I just prayed that the bolts don't break and they didnt.

Then, once you get them off, don't thread lock those bolts, you'll screw yourself when you want to take them off later. If theyre rusty, take a wire brush and clean them. After that, smother them in anti seize. Then put the bolts back in.

Later on, you should be able to get those bolts off relatively easily. I hope this helps you!

 

[xj_noob]

What do yall think about the skyjacker trackbar? I just bought one.

 

[xj_noob]

:shhh:

I would, but I have a higher authority when it comes to modding my jeep, it's not that he tells me what I can and can't do, I jut have to hear his bs whenever I do something like that. Im just going to get quick discos and be done with it.

Dad problems right? I hear ya man. I'm in the same boat.

 

[xj_noob]

Understandable. I assume you mean your father? My dad used to complain about stuff like that, but never told me I couldn't do things to my Jeep. Now he just complains about the parts and pieces that have been cut or ripped off my Jeep laying around the garage.

If I cut anything off my jeep, this would be the last post you'd see from me lol. My dad would annihilate me

 

[xj_noob]

I flexed her a little bit, how's this for stock suspension and tired leafs?

Thatta boy haha :2thumbsup:

 

[xj_noob]

BlueBadger, what kind of tires are those anyways? I've never seen those before.

O/T, my JCR Sliders came today!

Best looking thing on your couch so far? Lol

 

[xj_noob]

My green? Thanks, haha, once again, wasn't going for great. But I will try that, thanks.
I can't find a spot in the rear unless I squeeze it back in a hole. I can put it in that Gap by my battery, I will mess with it tomorrow .

Look at all that s*** connected to your battery lol.

 

[xj_noob]

I figured. I was having more fun messing with this girl. I really wanted to know if they will cover my Jeep after lifting it. I was told, "Progressive's policy/premiums/coverages do not change as long as the lift kit is not more than 4 inches". So take that at face value I guess.

Lol, she did say "roll AND burn"..

That's very valuable information actually :2thumbsup:

 

[xj_noob]

That is awesome, haha a total redneck mobile.

 

[xj_noob]

I need some opinions on gear I want to run 4:56s but 4:88s would be awesome. Whats the downfall on 4:88s? My jeep is my DD

Say goodbye to gas mileage.

 

[xj_noob]

proper gearing improves gas mileage

Not on huge tires. You'll be revving like a ricer with gears like that.

 

[xj_noob]

Ehh, due to the lack of trails here I really want to build up an old car. Something fast, I've been looking at dusters and **** like that.
sorry, not the place :rofl:

Don't sell the xj, you'll regret it.

 

[xj_noob]

Day one one the 3.5" lift install.
The rear was already done by this time, we were trying to get the LCAs onto the axle, it was a pain in the a**. The axle was all twisted up and we couldn't get the LCAs to line up with the holes. But we eventually got em. Anyone have a tip for doing that?
Anyways, more pictures to come tomorrow.

 

[xj_noob]

Tried to drill out the metal sleeve in the track bar bushing and wrecked 3 really good metal bits!! Any ideas?

Pb blaster and a punch. Use a big hammer and wail on it. Or you can torch it out, if you can replace the bushing if you mess it up .

 

[xj_noob]

either use a pipe wrench to rotate the axle to where u want it, or the stock bottle jack, thatas what i do and it works awesome :2thumbsup:

remove the springs, bolt on LCAs, then UCAs, then re-install springs. then connect trackbar.

Thanks for the tips guys! :2thumbsup:

 

[xj_noob]

Finished the rear bumpstop "redo" project:

These are perfect pictures. I love it. :2thumbsup: