A little history about my jeep. Its a 2006 Jeep Wrangler X 4.0 6 speed with 3:07 gears. When I got the Jeep it had a 4" Skyjacker lift and 32" tires. Other than the lift that did not ride very well the jeep was in great shape, rust free and had all maintenance and repair records.
I read a lot joined this forum, which is great by the way. After lots of advice I decided to pretty much copy @CodaMan lift. Thank you to all that has help me get this far. I did all the work myself in a 2 week time period , afternoons after work and weekends.
The parts I used and hopefully the links will work.
1) Rancho RS5407 RS5000 Series Steering Stabilizer
2) Rancho RS55240 RS5000X Shock Absorber (2)
3) Rancho RS55128 RS5000X Shock Absorber (2)
4) PRO COMP SUS 55297 (Front)
5) PRO COMP SUS 55298 (Rear)
6) Rock Krawler 1"-3" Front Adjustable Bump Stop Kit ( I used 30lb gorilla tape and bolted the front, I used the gorilla tape for the rear, for now.)
7) Rock Krawler 1"-3" Rear Adjustable Bump Stop Kit (Should have listened, did not the kit for the rear. The front bump stop kit comes with 6 - 1 " bump stops. I could have saved $100.00 )
8) ARB FKWTJ02 Old Man Emu Fitting Kit
9) Daystar 0.75" Lift Kit (used for leveling front springs)
10) Crown Automotive CAK13 Crown RT Off-Road Control Arm Kit
11) Energy Suspension 2.9101G BUMP STOP SET (2)
12) Rough Country Rear Forged Adjustable Track Bar, RC-1075
13) Johnny Joint Washers ( I am glad these were recommended)
14) Moog ES2079S Tire Rod End Adjusting Sleeve (2)
15) Moog DS1312 Tire Rod End
16) Moog DS1238 Tire Rod End
17) Moog ES3096L Tire Rod End (2)
18) Heavy Duty Flag Nut with ARP high strength SS Bolt
19) Flowmaster 2049170 Catalytic Converter
20) NTK OE Type Oxygen Sensor,Part No: 23158
21) NTK OE Type Oxygen Sensor,Part No: 23159
22) NTK OE Type Oxygen Sensor,Part No: 23160
23) NTK OE Type Oxygen Sensor,Part No: 23018
24) DirtWorks Rear Bumper , Tire Carrier, has stands for 2-5 gal gerry cans, and cargo rack.
So far the lift is everything i was told it would be, ride is great. I do have a slight vibration taking off and ~ at 55-65 mph. I am looking into a MML and 1" BL to possibly take care of that, I do not want to drop the transfer case again. I have approximately 700.00 in the lift and again very happy with it so far.
After I got the lift installed, decided to go ahead and do the ZJ steering mod, replace the catalytic converters , muffler shop deleted 3rd cat and installed a thrush muffler. Also changed all 4 O2 sensors (the 23158 failed with in 7 days, waiting on replacement to get here, currently have the old one in). Replaced the heater core , radiator, water pump, thermostat, all the hoses ,and the clutch fan.I did a complete cooling system flush before i installed all the new parts as well.
Future plans are :
1) Gears 4:56
2) 33" Tires with solid steel wheels
3) Detroit Truetrac Front and Rear or Detroit Trutrac Rear and Aussie Front. I am reading up on this and researching.
4) Warn Winch
5) Currie Anti Rock
I posted a couple pics on the jeep sits now, again thank y'all !!!!
I read a lot joined this forum, which is great by the way. After lots of advice I decided to pretty much copy @CodaMan lift. Thank you to all that has help me get this far. I did all the work myself in a 2 week time period , afternoons after work and weekends.
The parts I used and hopefully the links will work.
1) Rancho RS5407 RS5000 Series Steering Stabilizer
2) Rancho RS55240 RS5000X Shock Absorber (2)
3) Rancho RS55128 RS5000X Shock Absorber (2)
4) PRO COMP SUS 55297 (Front)
5) PRO COMP SUS 55298 (Rear)
6) Rock Krawler 1"-3" Front Adjustable Bump Stop Kit ( I used 30lb gorilla tape and bolted the front, I used the gorilla tape for the rear, for now.)
7) Rock Krawler 1"-3" Rear Adjustable Bump Stop Kit (Should have listened, did not the kit for the rear. The front bump stop kit comes with 6 - 1 " bump stops. I could have saved $100.00 )
8) ARB FKWTJ02 Old Man Emu Fitting Kit
9) Daystar 0.75" Lift Kit (used for leveling front springs)
10) Crown Automotive CAK13 Crown RT Off-Road Control Arm Kit
11) Energy Suspension 2.9101G BUMP STOP SET (2)
12) Rough Country Rear Forged Adjustable Track Bar, RC-1075
13) Johnny Joint Washers ( I am glad these were recommended)
14) Moog ES2079S Tire Rod End Adjusting Sleeve (2)
15) Moog DS1312 Tire Rod End
16) Moog DS1238 Tire Rod End
17) Moog ES3096L Tire Rod End (2)
18) Heavy Duty Flag Nut with ARP high strength SS Bolt
19) Flowmaster 2049170 Catalytic Converter
20) NTK OE Type Oxygen Sensor,Part No: 23158
21) NTK OE Type Oxygen Sensor,Part No: 23159
22) NTK OE Type Oxygen Sensor,Part No: 23160
23) NTK OE Type Oxygen Sensor,Part No: 23018
24) DirtWorks Rear Bumper , Tire Carrier, has stands for 2-5 gal gerry cans, and cargo rack.
So far the lift is everything i was told it would be, ride is great. I do have a slight vibration taking off and ~ at 55-65 mph. I am looking into a MML and 1" BL to possibly take care of that, I do not want to drop the transfer case again. I have approximately 700.00 in the lift and again very happy with it so far.
After I got the lift installed, decided to go ahead and do the ZJ steering mod, replace the catalytic converters , muffler shop deleted 3rd cat and installed a thrush muffler. Also changed all 4 O2 sensors (the 23158 failed with in 7 days, waiting on replacement to get here, currently have the old one in). Replaced the heater core , radiator, water pump, thermostat, all the hoses ,and the clutch fan.I did a complete cooling system flush before i installed all the new parts as well.
Future plans are :
1) Gears 4:56
2) 33" Tires with solid steel wheels
3) Detroit Truetrac Front and Rear or Detroit Trutrac Rear and Aussie Front. I am reading up on this and researching.
4) Warn Winch
5) Currie Anti Rock
I posted a couple pics on the jeep sits now, again thank y'all !!!!
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