Weekend Jeep Project

*trikebubble* · 2 Weeks Ago

Installed a lift kit on the Jeep this past weekend. Ran into a few minor "issues", but aside from denting my nose with the ratchet (T. says it looks like I've actually straightened my previously broken nose out a bit) it went off without too much of a hitch.
For what it's worth I purchased a Rough country 2.5" kit with springs, shocks, a rear track-bar relocator, and a front steering stabilizer.

Proof that I actually took the Jeep to pieces. (Fingers crossed I would get it all back together properly)

New springs and shocks going in. (I was told by a few guys that one didn't need a spring compressor, but their way no way in Hades I could have got the springs in without one)

Finished project. Not too Redneck, just high enough for me.

**Spok** · 2 Weeks Ago

is that rust under those fender wells?

CTRider · 2 Weeks Ago

It's probably just wash from the bolts (which have probably been beaten up over the years from road grit) that hold the liner in. The liners are likely plastic, so they aren't rusting. I have the same thing in my truck.

Rain water gets kicked up, washes the rust off the bolts and the rust stains the plastic liner.

At any rate, the Jeep looks good with a little extra height.

*Lobocop* · 2 Weeks Ago

That looks good Carlo!

Sorry to hear about your nose ... with me, its my hands that get gouged up.

*trikebubble* · 2 Weeks Ago

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spok

is that rust under those fender wells?

Funny thing is until we purchased it, she had spent her entire 9 years of life in the Lower Mainland. The lack of rust underneath is very surprising.

(Of course the front shock tower bolts were rusted solid, so I had to use a very technical, advanced method of removing them...........unblot the bottom and pull until the tops snap off...........

)

NCDave · 2 Weeks Ago

Nice look Carlo. Good stance, but not radical. I gotta get me one of them some day!

Scrambler81 · 2 Weeks Ago

There's an awful lot of space between that Jeep and those tires! You'll need to find something to fill that in.

I just went with the 2" spacers for mine, and I used a slightly less technical method for the front shocks....a reciprocating saw.

Bubba68CS · 2 Weeks Ago

Quote:

Originally Posted by trikebubble

(Of course the front shock tower bolts were rusted solid, so I had to use a very technical, advanced method of removing them...........unblot the bottom and pull until the tops snap off...........

)

Sounds like you need a half inch drive impact wrench. SOMETHING is going to happen...either the bolt is GOING to turn...or the head is GOING to get snapped off. There's no 'status quo' with one of those

Anyway, Jeep looks good...I like those subtle lifts

bross · 2 Weeks Ago

Hey it all went back together!

Nice job! The new springs should probably give you a much better ride on those back roads now.

MFolks · 2 Weeks Ago

No extra parts left over and it drives o.k.? Then a good job done!

*trikebubble* · 2 Weeks Ago

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scrambler81

There's an awful lot of space between that Jeep and those tires! You'll need to find something to fill that in.

I just went with the 2" spacers for mine, and I used a slightly less technical method for the front shocks....a reciprocating saw.

Extra spaceto fill in? You know, I never thought about that?

The 31"s are brand new so it will be awhile before we need to look at tires again. By then I may be able to convince the finance dpet. manager that 33"s would be "more suitable"........

NCDave · 2 Weeks Ago

Nah, just tell them its so you have space for the axle to articulate!

TheReaper · 2 Weeks Ago

Looks stock. I like! I prefer a mild lift like that over anything else. You don't sacrifice ride quality for ground clearance. Congratulations on a job well done.

Alf · 2 Weeks Ago

Oh to be young again and have a good back. Gee no blood spots anywhere? Congrats lookin good.

northernman · 2 Weeks Ago

Trike, great job on that buddy.........Looks good.

*trikebubble* · 2 Weeks Ago

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alf

Oh to be young again and have a good back. Gee no blood spots anywhere? Congrats lookin good.

No blood spots...but you should see my two black eyes....courtesy of the 3/8" ratchet that slipped and almost knocked me out.

Quote:

Originally Posted by northernman

Trike, great job on that buddy.........Looks good.

Thanks Marty, it actually worked...and I had no extra bolts left over.

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trikebubble Slow Guy on a Fast Bike Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Okanagan Falls, BC Posts: 22,631	Weekend Jeep Project Installed a lift kit on the Jeep this past weekend. Ran into a few minor "issues", but aside from denting my nose with the ratchet (T. says it looks like I've actually straightened my previously broken nose out a bit) it went off without too much of a hitch. For what it's worth I purchased a Rough country 2.5" kit with springs, shocks, a rear track-bar relocator, and a front steering stabilizer. Proof that I actually took the Jeep to pieces. (Fingers crossed I would get it all back together properly) New springs and shocks going in. (I was told by a few guys that one didn't need a spring compressor, but their way no way in Hades I could have got the springs in without one) Finished project. Not too Redneck, just high enough for me. __________________ 08 Midnite Sapphire Blue ZX-14

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Spok RIP Deron - 1400Pilot Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mount Vernon, Washington Posts: 36,699	is that rust under those fender wells? __________________ AUGUST 2006 MOM In Memory of Deron Harden - 1400 Pilot. You are missed. Official Cup Holder Inspection Officer

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CTRider TV Guru Forum Supporter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 10,599	It's probably just wash from the bolts (which have probably been beaten up over the years from road grit) that hold the liner in. The liners are likely plastic, so they aren't rusting. I have the same thing in my truck. Rain water gets kicked up, washes the rust off the bolts and the rust stains the plastic liner. At any rate, the Jeep looks good with a little extra height. __________________ 1983 Honda CB550 About Me Answers to your Gadget Questions Gadget Forum Last edited by CTRider : 2 Weeks Ago at 11:27 AM.

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Lobocop Last 007 MOM Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Carson City, Nevada Posts: 8,727	That looks good Carlo! Sorry to hear about your nose ... with me, its my hands that get gouged up. __________________ Build it if you can - Buy it if you must VROC #11416 *07 Red Lodge Survivor - DR# 009*

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NCDave Novice Tank Roller Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 14,957	Nice look Carlo. Good stance, but not radical. I gotta get me one of them some day! __________________ NCDave Our Lady of Blessed Acceleration, don't fail us now. - Elwood Blues http://www.bikepics.com/members/ncdave/

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Scrambler81 Way Too Much Free Time BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hammonton, NJ Posts: 1,343	There's an awful lot of space between that Jeep and those tires! You'll need to find something to fill that in. I just went with the 2" spacers for mine, and I used a slightly less technical method for the front shocks....a reciprocating saw. __________________ 2007 VN900 Classic LT

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MFolks Needs A Real Job BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Springfield Mo Posts: 3,509	No extra parts left over and it drives o.k.? Then a good job done! __________________ Mike Folks

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NCDave Novice Tank Roller Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 14,957	Nah, just tell them its so you have space for the axle to articulate! __________________ NCDave Our Lady of Blessed Acceleration, don't fail us now. - Elwood Blues http://www.bikepics.com/members/ncdave/

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TheReaper Cruising In Fourth Gear BTK Intermediate Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 212	Looks stock. I like! I prefer a mild lift like that over anything else. You don't sacrifice ride quality for ground clearance. Congratulations on a job well done. __________________ '07 Black ZX6R Still stock...

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Alf Alf not Elf BTK Expert Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,267	Oh to be young again and have a good back. Gee no blood spots anywhere? Congrats lookin good. __________________ When arguing with a idiot make sure he isn't... My bike 900 LT Red/Black.

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northernman My hat is made of tinfoil BTK Expert Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: BC Canada...Gods chosen land Posts: 13,343	Trike, great job on that buddy.........Looks good. __________________ Hug a person that needs one, not some damn tree you fool.

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