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With the $500 rebate the total cost is just under $600 including tax.
Step 1 disco the ole - side
Jack it up, support the frame and remove the rubber.
Remove the front track bar from the frame end
I little force multiplier can come in handy sometimes
Remove the Sway Bar End Links
Ditto for the other side
Remove the drag link from the Pitman Arm... Yea right, there is no way to get a puller in there. Using a pickle fork will wreck the boot... stay tuned.
Remove the front shocks
Disconnect the brake line / wheel speed sensor clips
Lower the axle and remove the stock front springs
First break one puller then cus alot and go get another puller and after a bunch of blaster, a few taps with a hammer and quite a bit of torque on the new puller gently remove the stock pitman arm. Note that now you can get a puller on the drag link end and pull that as well without damage to the boot.
Disconnect the Upper Control Arm from the axle side
Disconnect the frame end and remove the upper. Also disconnect the frame end of the LCA
Now the fun part, putting new stuff on and getting all the holes to line up... by yourself
Install the control arm relocation brackets
Drill hole in spring pad for extended bump stop
Tap with 3/8 tap
Index and disconnect drive shaft to allow axle to drop for new springs
Now install the new springs... you did remember to raise the jeep enough to clear the new LONGER springs right?
You idiot, what was the name of this project again? LIFT kit install... Jack up axle put on jack stands then use floor jack to get frame high enough to allow axle low enough to put the dang springs on.
Tighten bolt in new bump stop extension
Now install the track bar relocation bracket. Getting the 12mm bolt install up inside that sucker took the better part of 30 minutes.
The directions recommend welding of the bracket so I broke out the Lincoln WeldPAK... no jokes about my welding. I haven't had one break yet. Pretty welds are for Sissy's
Now the Rubicon sway bar end links have to be assembled.
The poly part was easy to insert by hand but there was NO WAY the sleeve was going in there without a press
It just so happens that I have one so here we go
I didn't take pics of reconnecting the Control arms and track bar but that is pretty straight forward. Just work the jack up and down and with a little gentle persuasion everything will line up nicely.
The new rear springs a right at 4" taller than stock
I forgot to take pics but you just pull off the shocks. Disconnect the track bar from the frame. remove the brake line clips. remove the parking brake hanger and get enough slack in the E-locker wiring and vent to allow the rear axle to drop enough to pull out the stock springs.
Install the new extended bump stops
Install the rear track bar relocation bracket, install the springs and button everything up and when you lower it down you will be sitting 4" higher.
Time for some new tires for sure.
The lift was exactly 4" on all four corners.
It drives so much better than stock that it is hard to believe. It eats up bumps like they are not there. Very good product!
what size tires you gonna get?
