The CavFab Alpha Series 3 Link
04-27-2017, 06:32 PM
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Yeah, I saw that it wasn't threaded and remembered reading about needing a 1/2-13 tap. I got the drivers side stiffener done, one more question, does the stud stay or does that get removed and replaced with a bolt?
Any tricks if it needs to be removed? I figure I'll weld a nut to it or maybe borrow a stud remover.
Thanks for all the tips everyone, hopefully CavFab will post the install instructions on their site soon.
Any tricks if it needs to be removed? I figure I'll weld a nut to it or maybe borrow a stud remover.
Thanks for all the tips everyone, hopefully CavFab will post the install instructions on their site soon.
IF you have any issues with the threads being stripped out, you can re-tap those holes with a 7/16 tap which is one size larger than the factory bolts.
04-30-2017, 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by LACK
Still haven't received the side tie in brackets for my crossmember that were missing in my shipment. Wednesday will be 2 weeks. 
04-30-2017, 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by LACK
Doesn't do a whole lot of good when the kit isn't complete. 
Cant drive the jeep until I get those installed.
Cant drive the jeep until I get those installed.
05-01-2017, 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by SatiricalHen
Got my shipping notification!!!
05-01-2017, 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by LACK
quoting myself..
Just received the missing brackets today.
Just received the missing brackets today.
05-01-2017, 03:19 PM
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Getting the alignment done mid week, just have to get the rear brake line in, bleed the brakes, put the side tie in brackets in, double check all the bolts and she should be good to go.
Waiting on bump stops for the rear as well, but they should be here this week.
Waiting on bump stops for the rear as well, but they should be here this week.
05-02-2017, 08:43 AM
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Well my links never shipped, so Dave went back to the shop last night and checked personally and then printed a new 2nd day label and now they'll be here Wednesday (as long as they go out today). I have an exam Wednesday night, but may have time Wednesday morning and if not when I get home Wednesday after my exam they're going under the jeep and I plan to have it on wheels by Thursday to get an alignment and some poser shots.
05-03-2017, 08:57 PM
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Here are the instructions for the original kit. Hope it helps some of you guys out a little.
3 link installation instructions.docx
3 link installation instructions.docx
05-03-2017, 09:10 PM
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Here are the instructions for the original kit. Hope it helps some of you guys out a little.
Attachment 300897
Attachment 300897