I pulled the roof rack off the jeep tonight so I could pull it into the garage to do some work. It looks so naked!
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I pulled the roof rack off the jeep tonight so I could pull it into the garage to do some work. It looks so naked!
I didn't even think of looking at the H2 links.... good call! Let us know how that works out
Anybody have a recommendation on a set of spring compressors capable of handing the OME springs. I don't trust the rentals and compressing springs makes me a little nervous.
Are you putting new struts/isolators/mounts on? Honestly the easiest thing to do is have a shop throw the assembly together for you if you don't have access to good spring compressors.
I borrowed a good OTC tool and still had to use my standard compressors on the HD springs... those things were beastly!
Not yet, I'm still waiting on the front springs, they apparently got held up in shipping due to weather. I was going to take the struts in to be assembled but figured I'd need the compressors anyway to install everything and might as well do it myself.
Use a lot of grease on the threads of the compressors... it'll help a lot
If I get the struts assembled, how much will the strut and rear springs need to be compressed to get them in.
I've never compressed my front or rear springs and never had a problem getting them in. And I'm running rear 4 inch Superlift springs too
Adam probably disconnected the the UCA bolt to drop the axle down further.
I throw the compressors on with my air ratchet to make quick work of it. The rear springs are easy to compress.
Once the front struts are assembled they don't need to be compressed again to be installed unless you have an additional spacer (like the RC) on top.
Yes I always disconnect the drivers side UCA at the axle when I work on the rear. And Andrew we had a different issue with your front coils. The upper strut place wasn't mounted correctly and we had to compress the springs to turn it a hair to line up properly. They are talking about using spring compressors to help get the springs in the XK
Oh ok got it! Yea besides that everything went together easy
Yup always does when you have experience and air tools!
I've done it before. Just takes a lot longer.
Thanks for all the tips guys, pretty much all the parts are in now and I had the struts assembled today. I'm going to try to get the rear done before work tomorrow then get the front done on Friday. I still wont have the tires until saturday.
As of Sunday my lift redo and tire/wheel swap was complete. It was a pain to get done, especially alone and in the cold, but it was well worth it. Thanks to everyone for your advice, I don't think I could be any happier with the way it turned out. Great call, Matt, on the wheel and tire sizes. Everything fits perfectly and looks great, I love the way it rides, and it really looks lifted now. I had to smile a little bit on my way to work Sunday when I drove past an H3 on the highway and was looking down at it rather than up. I cant wait to see how much better it will do off road. I'll get a few pictures up later this week.
Glad we could help with everything. ... looking forward to them pictures!! :)
Yeah, looking forward to pictures!
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Nice!
Which rack ya got up there? It looks a bit like Surco. What's the size?
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Looks awesome man!
What wheels are they? and what size tires? I forget lol
Looks great!
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looks great