quicksdraw92

Got everything in for now, probably will not install until next week due to work.

quicksdraw92

Had these wheels laying around, just need to clean them up! 3.75 BS, 15". Not sure on the brand, going to get new center-caps as well.

quicksdraw92

Lift will be going on this weekend, got held up with work the last few weekends. Hopefully everything goes smooth! Already purchased new leaf spring bolts and rear shock mount mounts, not looking forward to dealing with rust/corrosion issues but still excited to complete the lift! it's going to be a whole new jeep.

Small list of items that will be purchased in the near future:
Adj Track Bar
Adj Tie Rod
Steering Stabilizer
RockHard 4x4 Front Bumper
SYE
Front/Rear Drive Shaft
JKS Front Sway Bar Disco's

quicksdraw92

Lift is done. Still need to do an alignment and adjust sway bar links/install new links. Overall ride quality is great, mono-tube shocks (Bilsteins) make a huge difference. Also, not too much drive-line vibration though an SYE is in the future. Extremely happy with the General Grabber AT2's.

FYI--Rubicon Express 3.5 Inch Lift definitely sits higher than said "3.5 Inch". Still looks/rides great and extremely happy with outcome!

Going to purchase a steering stabilizer soon though, not sure whether to stick with Rubicon Express or go with EMU for that that though. Both have similar reviews and Rubicon Express is 1/2 the price.

These pictures make the tires look small but they look pretty cool in my opinion. Happy with the choice of sticking with 31's.

quicksdraw92

So far so good with the Grabbers. Would recommend.

quicksdraw92

Also, discovered the rear passenger brake line bulging and it looks like it may blow at any moment. So...brake lines are a top priority at the moment. Plan on ordering them all very soon!

cbs_24

Don't spend the cash on the OME steering stabilizer. They're all the same. I spent the $80 on it for the name, but should have just bought a $30 Monroe. Theres little difference between brands for that part.

quicksdraw92

Thanks for the input, that seems to be the general consensus so I will probably go with Rubicon Express just to keep parts the same.

quicksdraw92

Had some extra time today so decided to continue work on the Jeep. Finished up installing the new sway bar links, I wish there were QD's but we'll work on that. Also got new brake rotors/pads installed up front as well as Timken wheel bearings installed up front.

Jeep is much quieter after the bearing swap and rides like a whoe new jeep after the lift went on. Much more enjoyable ride than the previous blown out suspension. Loving the General Grabber AT-2's as well. Real nice ride on the road with little to no highway noise. Very happy with the way everything turned out.

On a side note, I do have a noise which I think is coming from the rear driveshaft/transfer case area (hard to tell) when the vehicle is about 20-30 MPH and decelerating. There is no noise at all and very little vibration when accelerating or maintaining speed. Only when i take my foot off the gas and the vehicle begins to slow. Almost sounds like a rubbing or heavy vibration. Still hard to tell where it is coming from or what it is. Going to do some research on it.

quicksdraw92

So after some quick research. Seems like its normal drive-line vibrations from the lift. It just had me a little confused because it was only on decel. Unfortunately, I'm only going to be able to afford a T-Case drop kit for now. I know its a band-aid fix but it should get me by for a little while until i can afford the real thing (SYE). Also, going to look into an adjustable track bar very soon to recenter the axle.

Current Priority Parts List:

1) Extended Stainless Braided Brake Lines
2) T-Case Drop Kit
3) Adj Track Bar
4) Steering Stabilizer

quicksdraw92

Update to the previous post and after having too much time to think about it. I'm going to nix the T-Case Drop idea and go with the SYE right now. Probably going to go with Advance Adapters and Tom Woods Drive shaft from Rustys. Only thing I'm unsure about, is whether or not I need to do a front driveshaft at that time as well. If not I'm going to hold off on ordering a new front drive shaft for the time being.

cbs_24

I have Advance Adapters and a custom Adams Driveshaft for about $420 w/ a military discount. Personally, I would recommend them over Tom Woods. The front does not need to be changed unless yours is damaged or you just want a new one.

5-Speed

X2 on this setup. I have the exact same thing as CBS. No bad vibes for me! Adams might cut you a deal if you do 2 shafts and a SYE at the same time. Its worth asking.

BTW - where are your bump stops!?

quicksdraw92

Thank you both! just saved me about 100$ bucks. Bumps stops pretty messed up when i went to do the lift so i just pulled them out for now. Going to be replacing them as well, thanks for reminding me! Adam's Driveshaft is out of the AA SYE kit/Driveshaft Combo at the moment but they do have the Teraflex kit/Driveshaft combo for about the same price. Is there much of a quality difference between the two of them? If the Teraflex kit is still good I may just go with them. But again, thanks you guys for saving me the money. Plus I get a free T-Shirt!

cbs_24

They are all pretty similar. The AA SYE is partially made in America, while the other brands are not.

I got this from NAXJA.com from a user there...


Just get the cheapest kit they have if they're out of the AA.