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jeepxj19 Oct 29, 2010 10:23 PM

Need help asap installing lift front alex wont drop
 
I need some help asap im installing the coils in the front I have rc 3" aal I disconnected yhe dwaybars and the coil clips and the axel wont drop I need help u can call my cell please 603 943 2167

jmm0122 Oct 29, 2010 10:26 PM


Originally Posted by jeepxj19 (Post 717572)
I need some help asap im installing the coils in the front I have rc 3" aal I disconnected yhe dwaybars and the coil clips and the axel wont drop I need help u can call my cell please 603 943 2167

You will need to jack the body up on jackstands and put a jack under the front diff and slowly drop it down. With the tires off you should be able to lower it enough to get the springs out.

jeepxj19 Oct 29, 2010 10:29 PM


Originally Posted by jmm0122 (Post 717579)
You will need to jack the body up on jackstands and put a jack under the front diff and slowly drop it down. With the tires off you should be able to lower it enough to get the springs out.

I have the body on jacks and I had adm jack under the axel and lowered it and it still wont lower enough
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D_Conrad Oct 29, 2010 10:31 PM

did you disconnect your shocks??

jmm0122 Oct 29, 2010 10:34 PM


Originally Posted by D_Conrad (Post 717588)
did you disconnect your shocks??

This.

Originally Posted by jeepxj19 (Post 717585)
I have the body on jacks and I had adm jack under the axel and lowered it and it still wont lower enough
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Then raise the jackstands.

D_Conrad Oct 29, 2010 10:36 PM

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D_Conrad Oct 29, 2010 10:37 PM

^sorry^ i did mine with just a jack under the frame. one side at a time

Ender Oct 29, 2010 10:41 PM


Originally Posted by D_Conrad (Post 717598)
^sorry^ i did mine with just a jack under the frame. one side at a time


That's how I've done it in the past to other cars..... easiest way IMO

jeepxj19 Oct 29, 2010 10:41 PM


Originally Posted by jmm0122 (Post 717594)
This.

And try raising the jackstands.

I have every thing off the instructions say to do, the axel I basically floating so bgee thing is preventing it from lower can u call my cell I cann explain it better

jmm0122 Oct 29, 2010 10:49 PM


Originally Posted by jeepxj19 (Post 717608)
I have every thing off the instructions say to do, the axel I basically floating so bgee thing is preventing it from lower can u call my cell I cann explain it better

If everything is disconnected and it still isnt low enough you need to get the body higher off the ground so you can lower the axle more.
Or do it one side at a time like the other posts stated. I did both of mine at the same time.

D_Conrad Oct 29, 2010 11:00 PM

do you have a coil compressor?

jeepxj19 Oct 29, 2010 11:06 PM

How do I re attach my lower control arms?

jimbo98xj Oct 29, 2010 11:08 PM

i had to disconnect the lower control arms and it gave me extra room but it was a pita to get the lower control arms back on

D_Conrad Oct 29, 2010 11:12 PM


Originally Posted by jimbo98xj (Post 717627)
i had to disconnect the lower control arms and it gave me extra room but it was a pita to get the lower control arms back on

you get your lift on?

BlackXJ Oct 29, 2010 11:20 PM

Shocks, brake lines, drag link, sway bars. unbolt all of those, and the axle will droop as much as you want it to. Absolutly no need to unbolt a control arm. The easiest way to get it back on is to of course, unbolt everything I said, so you can have more movement in the axle.


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