It's really not that big of a deal. I don't get why it matters so much to him.
What did you do to your JK today?
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It's really not that big of a deal. I don't get why it matters so much to him.
Started the coil over swap. Have the wrong spring weights. Supposed to be 250/300 but got 200/250. When I set it down, the shocks went right to the shaft bump stop. Had to take them off. Not sure what is going to happen. Took 3 months to get them from king.
Here it is with 4” of preload. Just off the shaft bump stop
Here it is with 4” of preload. Just off the shaft bump stop
Unpackaged the Wilwood calipers to see what I needed for brake lines. I'll be ordering some custom ones to either go to an AN fitting or an 1/8" port on the caliper. This Busted Knuckle kit is on my brothers JKU Dana 60 and it stops on a dime with 43's.
They are super light; yes that is 3.19 pounds. Can't wait to pull the Super Duty calipers and compare the weight differences.
They are super light; yes that is 3.19 pounds. Can't wait to pull the Super Duty calipers and compare the weight differences.
Dropped the Jeep off for the regear. I hope I don’t get the same bad news.
After my small lift I made need to get an adjustable rear track bar as it’s off within an 1/2” or so.
After my small lift I made need to get an adjustable rear track bar as it’s off within an 1/2” or so.
No calls yet one way or another. Went open in the front and TT in the rear so it’s probably as simple as it gets for that sort of thing.
Got my Genright windshield armor painted and installed. Well, installed minus the top bolt. Not too bad for spray cans. I picked up a couple of custom paint match cans from Amazon. I sprayed the back 4 coats matte black. The front has 5 coats of color and 2 coats of clear.
The worst part of Rock Lobster color is how it fades to orange. There were only around 1,500 JKU's painted this color since it was a 1 year color. I've debated when I get 1/2 doors and rear armor to have the whole thing resprayed Firecracker so it will be easier to touch up and get rid of the fade.
The worst part of Rock Lobster color is how it fades to orange. There were only around 1,500 JKU's painted this color since it was a 1 year color. I've debated when I get 1/2 doors and rear armor to have the whole thing resprayed Firecracker so it will be easier to touch up and get rid of the fade.
Got the Jeep back. Liking having all six gears.
Does need an alignment. I’ll get the LCAs in and get that done.
Does need an alignment. I’ll get the LCAs in and get that done.
Installed a set of Redline Tuning hood struts. They were not the cheapest on the market but I liked how they installed better than any other brand. They are no drill and takes about 10 minutes to install. They hold the hood open a bit farther than the hood prop. They also have a quick disconnect on the lower strut so you can lay the hood all the way back against the window frame.
I liked them enough that I ordered a set for my daily 2012 JKU.
I liked them enough that I ordered a set for my daily 2012 JKU.
For a 2" lift, would you recommend an adjustable rear track bar or a rear track bar bracket? I'm trying to center the rear axle with respect to the frame and I see both choices but don't know the difference between the options. I haven't noticed anything on the drivability--just observed the look.
This guys seems like it would do the trick as it's designed for lower lifts: https://www.quadratec.com/products/16191_9005_07.htm
However others seem to mount to the axle itself.
This guys seems like it would do the trick as it's designed for lower lifts: https://www.quadratec.com/products/16191_9005_07.htm
However others seem to mount to the axle itself.
They seem to say they will...
"The TeraFlex JK 2.5" Performance Spacer Lift Rear Track Bar Frame Bracket restores the track bar to its natural position without binding or interference with other components on JK models with a 2.5" Performance Spacer Lift Kit."
Is it hype? I've been bamboozled before.
It moves the track bar to its correct angle. The adjustable bar is what will center the axle.
Ah...so that is what is meant by "roll center"...it's the angle of the rear axle. I guess this is similar to the caster issue in the front.
I got adjustable everything with my JKS set up. Haven't had a suspension issue in the couple years it's been in.
I have an older (2009ish) teraflex dana 60 and teraflex track bar installed on my JKU. I just installed a Rebel Recon coil over kit and found the teraflex track bar mount was going to bind the coils and I had to cut a large piece of the track bar mount off to make room for the coil over on the driver side. After I cut the mount enough to clear the coil, I made a gusset to fill the area and welded it in.