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This will be the point where you can really dial in your bumps, shocks, and full bump. Take your time and check EVERYTHING for clearance issues.
USPS guy scared the living crap out of me. Im eating some dinner on my couch and buzz goes the front door(i have an old buzzer doorbell) He was right on time though
T1 Core 4x4 Rear Lowers
T1 Core 4x4 Rear Lowers
Got the core 4x4 lowers in today. Currently stuck on putting the foxs in. If anyone has any suggestions please let me know because im really struggling.
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Compressing the shock. I tried putting it in the bottom mount and compressing it. Also tried putting it in the top mount and compressing it. I jacked the gas tank up all the way to full droop too
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Tried that, bottom mount kept getting stuck, then slipping out before I could put the screw in
02GreenTJ
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Go eat a bowl of wheaties and let me know if that works 
Compress the shock, zip tie it, bolt the bottom in first then cut the zip tie and guide the bar pin to the upper mount.
ShaveLazer
TJ Enthusiast
When I put my Foxs in I had to have my brother help me compress them, if you haven't cut the tie they come in yet that helped get at least one side in. Front was easier than the rear for me. In the rear I had to screw in the upper mount first and then compress it to get the bottom bolt in.
I bought these used, but with zero miles on them. I dont have the tie they came with. The fronts were super easy for me too, I did that not too long ago and it wasnt that bad. These are a whole new animal
I may have put a 2x4 on a jack and used it to compress a shock once, with the uppers attached... 
Thats what I was trying but it wouldnt fudgeI may have put a 2x4 on a jack and used it to compress a shock once, with the uppers attached...
i am not sure to be honest. I have a 2x4 on a jack under the gas tank skid and its going all the way up. My tires are off the ground
Might be the sway bar end links... sounds like those may be some stiff shocks.
A ratchet strap and heavy duty zip ties may do the trick.
I didnt think about the swaybar links, thanks for that. If i disconnect them and it does droop farther, do I need longer links? E.g a rear antirock
Rear AR is likely unnecessary. Rubicon express makes some extended end links for $30 or so.I didnt think about the swaybar links, thanks for that. If i disconnect them and it does droop farther, do I need longer links? E.g a rear antirock
If it does droop more though and you're not binding on the DS then longer links are a good idea. I can't remember how long the stock rear brake lines are but pay attention to those if you do end up dropping it further as well.