Install the new ones. You will immediately find the old ones right after. Works every time
don't even need to install them, just open the new package so it can't be returned..
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don't even need to install them, just open the new package so it can't be returned..
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Install the new ones. You will immediately find the old ones right after. Works every time
I'm a repeat offender, so I know both of these to be true.
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A little thing, but at least it's a part that is no longer sitting in a box. The SwayLoc fits nicely with the stock bumper. That will stay in place until the build gets more serious.
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Another small thing, a Hooke Road tailgate table. I picked this up on an Amazon lightning deal for $30 and it's not bad quality.
My only complaint is the placement of the mounting holes. If they had spread them one more inch it would have missed the tailgate vent slots completely. Of course I could have drilled two more holes, but it wasn't worth the effort.
My only complaint is the placement of the mounting holes. If they had spread them one more inch it would have missed the tailgate vent slots completely. Of course I could have drilled two more holes, but it wasn't worth the effort.
I installed the same table a few weeks ago. I did drill a couple of new holes in their mounting angle so that I could put the riv-nuts further from the vent slots. It's pretty nice for the price.
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A friend bought a west coast LJR, with 38K miles, and I spent several hours yesterday wrenching on it with him. It was such a pleasure to work on something with zero rust. Even the stock locker pump bracket looked basically new. The only negative thing about the Jeep was a 6" Rubicon Express long arm kit, with sagging rear springs. We pulled the front and rear springs, measured for new shocks, and installed Currie 4" springs. While we were in there we also cleaned up the frame, from a hack job someone did on cutting and removing the factory brackets.
On the plus side, the long arm did make it extremely easy to remove and install the springs. They did however make it tough to use jack stands on the rear part of the frame.
On the plus side, the long arm did make it extremely easy to remove and install the springs. They did however make it tough to use jack stands on the rear part of the frame.
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Had a few hours of unexpected free time last weekend, so I did a spring swap. The springs removed were Pro Comp 2" and in their place went a set of 3" Rock Jock springs. After the install I gained 3/4 up front and 2.5" in the rear. In retrospect, I should have left the additional 3/4" poly spacers that were on with the Pro Comp Springs. Now I have to go back and re-install those, or I can bump the front up with a pair of 1" aluminum spacers I have from the TJ. For now, since I already have them, I'll be running a set of 285/70R17 Falken Wildpeaks on JL wheels.
https://www.rockjock4x4.com/CE-9131RH1P
https://www.rockjock4x4.com/CE-9133F
https://www.rockjock4x4.com/CE-9131RH1P
https://www.rockjock4x4.com/CE-9133F
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Pulled the front springs and added a 1" spring spacer. Installed the JL wheels with 285/70R17 tires. Now I need to reset the front axle position,, lengthen the SwayLoc links, and order new shocks.
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Very, very happy with the setup. Turns out my front shocks are nearly perfect, at 5" up and 4.6" down. The rear is not even close, at 5.75 up and 3.25 down. Finding rear shocks to work will be a challenge, especially because I'm a big fan of BlackMax shocks. The other minor issue is the passenger tire hits the SwayLoc, slightly, at full lock.
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Also, used 1.25" rubber cushioned clamps to secure the stock e-brake cables to the upper Savvy control arms. Had to enlarge the holes on the clamps to accommodate the stock bolt. It turned out great and now no more zip ties!
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If you can't find the right rear shocks you could add the 1" extenders on the upper mounts. That would get you close.
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Your idea worked out perfectly. Used a Teraflex shock adapter I had, #1244800, and now I'm at 4.75 up and 4.25 down, using 8518 Blackmax shocks.
Even though I already know, every time I see close ups of your undercarriage......
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Last thing underneath was to install the extended sway bar links from @PNW_LJ. I'm waiting on an additional adapter, so the spare can be installed.
The next big thing on the list is to install the Savvy rockers. I'll wait on that one until help is here.
The next big thing on the list is to install the Savvy rockers. I'll wait on that one until help is here.
Stealing this idea today to keep my cable off my exhaust on my recent lift. GREAT idea!
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Had to raise the 3rd brake light to accommodate the larger spare tire. Used 3/4' PVC pipe couplers and M8-1.25 x 60mm bolts. Scuffed the PVC connectors and painted them black. It worked perfectly, looks good, and was an inexpensive modification.
