Swirlchaser

You want to make sure you cut and fold the lower portion of the quarter where your rubbing. If you just cut it, the inner and outer quarter will separate.

sreeb

I'm definitely going to cut and fold the whole back edge. I'm pretty sure I will be on the bump stops before rubbing on the top or front edges.

I have been trying to figure out how many cuts I need to make. I have seen pictures with cuts every 1" or so. It looks to me line 3 cuts on the whole back edge should do it.

jamorrowxj

Dude you are gonna tear those tires up when you decide to go wheeling. Please get offset wheels

Swirlchaser

I made 5 cuts. You have to cut between the spot welds obviously to keep the inner and outer together and I made one more towards the middle (where that little angled lip is) to ensure it folded smoothly. I have pics on the last page of my build thread.

sreeb

That is why I'm trying to do some basic tests at home. Up until recent fixes to the shackle geometry, the rear couldn't flex enough to cause problems.

It isn't wheeling season and won't be for months so I have time.

I have just ordered some 1" spacers to get some inside clearance.

sreeb

Could this really be a lca mount as built by jeep?

Or is my jeep the beneficiary of some kind of "upgrade".

Michael952

Looks about right lol.. Everything that came stock on these things like this it's so shady imo.
I would upgrade to a mid/ long arm setup with good axle mounts and a sturdy xmember

SteveMongr

Hi, I just came across this build thread. I can say for certain that that LCA mount is not stock and looks frail. They peeled back a layer of the 'frame rail' and welded it to the side of the bracket.
Long arms would bypass those brackets and require them to be cut off anyway.

Best Regards,
Steve

crfrider

i had no problem with my stock shackle may differ from truck to truck tho same boxes as these however i am running a rubicon express one with my new leafs as well i have a write up with the stock shackle.

sweet start to a build adjustability is key .

sreeb

I think you have this right. I was a little confused since the the side pieces really looked like they had been attached prior to paint (which I am sure is original). But now that you mention peeling it back, it all make sense.

At this point, I'm planning on installing CA drops. I'll give a little extra attention to making sure they get attached securely with a little weld.

sreeb

You know you quoted back a year on this.

Anyway, these remain a must do upgrade.

My 4.5" RC leafs have now settled to 4.5" and they work. Can't say the same for the front coils....

I don't think it make sense to run stock shackles with lift springs because they are too short to flex right.

Shackle clearance issues will be dependent on your shackle, your spring, and which hole you want to run. Make sure they can move freely over the full range and clearance where necessary. Any trimming will be on the bottom edge and I don't see strength issues.

sgtblamo

Those bumpers are sold as a pair on Ebay, I have a set on my XJ, they llok good and work well when winched on (been pulled out several times via the D ring anchor points, worked great), they seem pretty stout.