Installing a 3" lift, help me do it right

Good call on the reciprocating saw, it made quick work of that bolt while minimizing the risk of death which is a plus.

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Good call, I need to check both of those areas after the body lift drop. The fan shroud needs adjustment, it's now very close at the top to the fan.

For the fill hose, am I just looking for kinks?

Loosen all the clamps and have everything at the most relaxed neutral state you can before retightening. Don't want to break your plastic filler thing,etc
 
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Another question, as I was drooping the front axle it was clear my brake lines are too short. Are the YJ brake lines still considered a good upgrade for longer lines?
 
Another question, as I was drooping the front axle it was clear my brake lines are too short. Are the YJ brake lines still considered a good upgrade for longer lines?

I bought longer brake lines from I think AutoZone. Said they were for a TJ although I'm pretty sure they're just YJ lines. They've worked well enough for me so far.
 
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Ok, here's an update on where I'm at with this project.

I got the track bar bolt replaced so that I could continue cycling the suspension, as I still needed to take measurements at full stuff.

It didn't take me long to find my first interference which is the zerk fitting on the track bar making contact with the lower spring perch.

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I'm assuming this is a track bar adjustment issue? Should I put the springs back in and do the track bar adjustment now and get it centered before continuing to cycle the axle?

At this interference point, I've still got quite a ways to go before the driver side tire will be into the fender.

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Ok, here's an update on where I'm at with this project.

I got the track bar bolt replaced so that I could continue cycling the suspension, as I still needed to take measurements at full stuff.

It didn't take me long to find my first interference which is the zerk fitting on the track bar making contact with the lower spring perch.

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I'm assuming this is a track bar adjustment issue? Should I put the springs back in and do the track bar adjustment now and get it centered before continuing to cycle the axle?

At this interference point, I've still got quite a ways to go before the driver side tire will be into the fender.

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Are the tires evenly spaced from the frame at ride height?(use a tape measure,it doesn't need to be rocket science) that answers your track bar alignment question.

I don't remember what track bar you have but you can take out the zerk and drill a new hole for it towards the front if need be.