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Old 08-06-2012, 11:37 PM
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It definitely rides better than stock. Seems pretty smooth. Tracks straighter than it did as stock. I also replaced the steering stabilizer. Overall, I like it.
I'm guessing you had to have it aligned correct? It looks great by the way!
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Thank you.

I did have it aligned. I had it aligned prior to doing work (several months prior, not thinking ahead) and it rides better now.
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Awesome, I am in the process of purchasing the OME HD 3" spings, Bilstein 5100's, the Crown isolators, the JKS adjustable trackbar, and the Addco rear sway bar from Kolak as we speak. I was just going to do the UpCountry springs but changed my mind and decided to lift it once not twice. I appreciate your input.

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JuanJaimeiii,

It will be a good setup. Kolak did me good.

Install went fairly good. Took me a while on the first rear spring. Guess I have a steep learning curve. I got the rear springs out pretty easy but had to compress the new ones to get them back in. Front went in smooth though. If you haven't read yet you'll need new bolts for the front shocks. I used:

4x 5/16 nylock nuts
8x 5/16 washers
4x 5/16 - 18x1 1/4, grade 5 bolts

I'm wondering about new sway bar links next.


I'll be looking for your build thread!
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JuanJaimeiii,

It will be a good setup. Kolak did me good.

Install went fairly good. Took me a while on the first rear spring. Guess I have a steep learning curve. I got the rear springs out pretty easy but had to compress the new ones to get them back in. Front went in smooth though. If you haven't read yet you'll need new bolts for the front shocks. I used:

4x 5/16 nylock nuts
8x 5/16 washers
4x 5/16 - 18x1 1/4, grade 5 bolts

I'm wondering about new sway bar links next.


I'll be looking for your build thread!

I just ordered the sway bar links as well. Thanks for the tip on the bolts for the shocks.
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