Tom's list of parts to install is fairly long so after we attempted to simply adjust it under the tub it was put on the back burner.
Overland LJR built to explore and expedition
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Lol! Don't worry, we won't make fun of you...............much! Hehe!
All the parking brake components are missing? That doesn’t make much sense, unless someone went to replace them and then gave up.
What I have experienced and others have too is that the brake lining seperated from the shoe. So when I went to adjust mine and couldn’t and opened it up I had quite a surprise.
What I have experienced and others have too is that the brake lining seperated from the shoe. So when I went to adjust mine and couldn’t and opened it up I had quite a surprise.
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Got the Jeep back from the mehanic. Parking brake is working, I did check they put the adjuster back (they do good work). I have now fixed all the major issues I discovered on my initial inspection. Now just to get the suspension right and I’m in a good state.
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Good news is I talked to Savvy again last week and they provided great customer service in taking back my TJ rockers, really went above and beyond.
I’m probably going to order Currie springs and the Savvy CAs soon, as the guy I was supposed to buy the stuff used from ghosted. I have more parts than time though, will be racing to try and finish up suspension and get it bumpstopped before the MC skills day (right now no bumpstops).
Then I just need probably the rear drive shaft to get rid of my transfer case drop.
I’m probably going to order Currie springs and the Savvy CAs soon, as the guy I was supposed to buy the stuff used from ghosted. I have more parts than time though, will be racing to try and finish up suspension and get it bumpstopped before the MC skills day (right now no bumpstops).
Then I just need probably the rear drive shaft to get rid of my transfer case drop.
mgroeger
TJ Enthusiast
I've dealt with the guys at RubiTrux and they are great. I can't believe you found an '05 with under 30k on it. That's literally like 2500 miles per year.
I know you are shooting for 4" and 35s but I'm going to stick with 3" and 33s on an LJ (assuming I can find one, I'm looking at one tomorrow night). Can you tell me what the setup is in the first pictures you posted before you got your hands on it?
I know you are shooting for 4" and 35s but I'm going to stick with 3" and 33s on an LJ (assuming I can find one, I'm looking at one tomorrow night). Can you tell me what the setup is in the first pictures you posted before you got your hands on it?
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Thanks! I wasn't planning on picking up something that low miles, but the price was great so I jumped at it.
It was a skyjacker 4” lift when I got it with a transfer case drop, pitman drop and 33” Nitto Grapplers. I don't recommend the lift but you get an idea of what it looks like at that height.
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New Currie springs, bumpstops, JKS sway bar end links, and hard top screws yesterday. Springs always take longer than expected and are sort of a pain. We also cut the rear spring perch as one was damaged from the shocks.
It felt good to get some of the rusty skyjacker stuff off, I don’t know what paint they use but all their stuff held up terribly as apposed to oem components with very little rust. That’s bother reason not to go with a cheaper lift in my mind. @Alex01 took a sticker off a control arm and all the paint basically disintegrated. Can’t wait to replace them with Savvy.
The Jeep has a bit of a rake after putting in the rear, I didn’t take a photo after the front but it was pretty spot on. I used the 3P coils in the back (vs the 2P which comes in the sets) which is recommended for LJs.
I don’t see weights in the tires, I’m not 100% convinced they’re balanced although she doesn’t drive bad. Going to get that checked hopefully today.
It felt good to get some of the rusty skyjacker stuff off, I don’t know what paint they use but all their stuff held up terribly as apposed to oem components with very little rust. That’s bother reason not to go with a cheaper lift in my mind. @Alex01 took a sticker off a control arm and all the paint basically disintegrated. Can’t wait to replace them with Savvy.
The Jeep has a bit of a rake after putting in the rear, I didn’t take a photo after the front but it was pretty spot on. I used the 3P coils in the back (vs the 2P which comes in the sets) which is recommended for LJs.
I don’t see weights in the tires, I’m not 100% convinced they’re balanced although she doesn’t drive bad. Going to get that checked hopefully today.
Is it the pictures or does the rear look too far forward and the front coil have a funky shape at droop?
Starrs
TJ Guru
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It’ll probably be repainted when the Jeep gets repainted but yeah I actually like it quite a lot with the black.
Hmm it does sort of look that way I’ll have to see. Probably need those adjustable CAs to sort some of that out.
I think the camera angle is to blame.
Not only did paint come off but a thin layer of metal lol. Not the highest quality part around.
Not only did paint come off but a thin layer of metal lol. Not the highest quality part around.
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I’m surprised it has a transfer case drop, I have OME 2” springs with a Savvy bellyup skid and still run the stock rear driveshaft on my 06 LJ Rubicon with zero vibes.