SloPok

the hight difference is phenominal... like comparing flat road to mountians lol... i'm gonna have to get pictures tomorrow, but i might try to weigh them down with the body and see if they fit better...


thanks guys...

geewally9

lol yea that's probably what the deal is then. They are new so they aren't softened up any. Bolt to the axle, then front bolt, then line up the rear to slide in the shackle and slowly lower the jeep. The weight should expand the spring enough to fit the rear bolt in.

SloPok

got them in place, took 3 guys and 2 floor jacks and alot of cursing and suck, but we got stupid things in...

dans01classic

Well done. thats normally the procedure! Get some pics up when your done with the install!

geewally9

lol yea that's how it goes. Have you tried replacing the rear shocks yet? That might take some language also.

SloPok

the rear shocks were another story... like everyone else i snapped pff the four bolts holding them in. Searched on here and NAXJA about how to replace them but didnt really want to cut up my rear floor... found a thread that said you can knock out the nuts with a punch and use a access point to put in new nuts...

thats about how far i am now, i got the nuts and bolts there but not tightened... actually i dont really have anything tightened... it's been a long couple of days... lol

soon as i am done i will post some before and after pictures...

offroadnut36

Sweet. That's exactly how I fixed My snapped shock bolts So much easier that way.

SloPok

ok... it's done but it's dark out...

just a question, i have the 4.5" lift, full packs out back. which i understand will settle... (from 29" up to 36" with the pack) BUT...

i measured from the floor to the fender flair bottom on the front b4 i started and had 30". Now i have 36" with the same tires... will the front settle as well? i was expecting some where around 33" or 34" when done... please tell me this won't settle... i like where it is lol...

offroadnut36

It will probably settle to 4.5-5" right around there.

lefty84

I just lifted mine with the 4.5 RC longarm kit and I gained 6 in the rear and 5.5 in the front. My leafs went in the same way. Enjoy the bumpy ride lol. They'll settle a little but I'm with you on not wanting them to! Let's see some pics!