longtravel1

The RE 5.5 lift finally arrived!!!! I was wondering if ther is anyone who has installed this lift and has tips, tricks, or additions that you would add while I have it torn apart. Than you in advance...

xj4life2

Take your time don't rush it, read the directions over a few times before you start. Be sure you have all the needed tools. Lay out the lift from front to back so everything is easy to find. Most importantly HAVE FUN AND BE SAFE !!!!!

caged

pay close attention to the drop brackets, they're probably the hardest part of the kit to assemble.

everything else is nothing in comparison. oh, and don't install the lower control arms upside down. lol. i didn't, but others have.

longtravel1

This kit did not supply axle shims. What degree do you recommend?

a1racer

99xjlove installed the long arm version you could try pming him any questions you have. and i would start at 3degree for the shim

a1racer

sorry i meant 99xjlove not rewster i fix it in the post though

longtravel1

Thank you. I recently read up to a 6 deg shim. Would that be too much or shoould I pm xjlove?

a1racer

yeah you might want to pm him first but i have about 4.5 in the rear of mine and the 3 degree is just right

longtravel1

Thank you a1racer!!

nhegel

I had trouble installing control arms on my RC kit. The axle went back towards rear. Later realized I put them on upside down so I backed in garage so I could run ratchet strap to vehicle outside to pull axle in. Worked like a charm.

longtravel1

nhegel, thanks fo the info. What degree shims on the leafs did you use?

a1racer

no problem and like nhegel said a ratchet strap will make it a lot easier to get the arms in

nhegel

I don't remember seeing a number on them but I would guess 3-4. It adjusted it enough so that the rubber plug on diff cover leaks fluid. I also installed the t-case drop kit (on a budget), but have found some vibes at 55-60 mph.

lifted93xj

Where do you get shims from??

nhegel

they came already 'attached' to the spring pack, like they were painted together