Warning to those with Superlifts

[lekmedm]

Damn.... I have two "good" OEM front shafts so I figure i'll wear them both out before upgrading after I do the SL. Was hoping it was a but easier to swap them out after the lift install!

Well, maybe you can sell your new one? What does OEM cost? I think if I were to recommend the SL to anyone today, I would tell them to do a "one and done" install with the rear UCAs and front DS. More cash, but just one job.

Jay also had to drop/loosen the crossmember to get the DS in. It's not too bad when you support the trans. Just need the four bolts on either end.


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[Matt]

Oh i'll definitely be doing the rear UCA's at the same time.

I already have the "new" driveshaft in.... so neither are brand new (i thought it was causing an issue that it wasnt). The R&R dropping the trans crossmember isn't that bad; was just hoping it was a 10 minute job after the superlift instead of a 30 minute job.

[powderhorn]

Still waiting on the UCA's look like they are built to order. Sounds like they are out for powder coating should ship soon. Sounds like the new DS is the way to go. Not a big fan of the CV joint drive line. My Dodge Diesel has the good ol u joints and double Cardon on the front. Changed the joints in the rear last year they are way big!!

[powderhorn]

Just installed the Rustys Upper Control Arms to correct the pinion angle. Had to cut off the small mount for the sensor and weld onto the new one, mine is a 2010. Don't know when they started putting the sensors on the links and A arms?
Had to drop the fuel tank in the rear to get the one bolt out. Other than that it went pretty easy. Pinion angle now straight!!

[lekmedm]

Just installed the Rustys Upper Control Arms to correct the pinion angle. Had to cut off the small mount for the sensor and weld onto the new one, mine is a 2010. Don't know when they started putting the sensors on the links and A arms?
Had to drop the fuel tank in the rear to get the one bolt out. Other than that it went pretty easy. Pinion angle now straight!!

Cool! I wonder if you'll hear or feel any difference.

What sensor so you have back there?

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[powderhorn]

Electronic Stability Program and Traction Control System. It has a position sensor on the left UAC and right Upper A arm and a position sensor on steering wheel. Don't know when they started this maybe someone here will know. I think thy is why superlift had AEV come up with a module to hook in to the steering sensor and recalibrate for tire dia. Some with larger tires freaked out the brain as the newer models have gotten more sensitive.

[powderhorn]

Found this in the manual.
ESP uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the vehicle
path intended by the driver and compares it to the actual
path of the vehicle. When the actual path does not match
the intended path, ESP applies the brake of the appropriate
wheel to assist in counteracting the oversteer or
understeer condition.
Don't you just hate it when someone or something is trying to help you drive.

[powderhorn]

Here is a couple pics of the wonderful sensors. As you can see I spent hours detailing underneath.

[07JeepXK]

I seen the same thing on an Escalade my buddy was working on Saturday night

[lekmedm]

PJ... check this thread!

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