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Author Topic: 2.5" lift  (Read 4197 times)

JustaFordGuy

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Re: 2.5" lift
« Reply #15 on: February 19, 2013, 04:09:17 PM »
I was just kidding ;D Don't worry, I'm sure Parker will highjack one of our threads one day. ;)
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Re: 2.5" lift
« Reply #16 on: February 19, 2013, 04:58:16 PM »
I save that kind of behavior for TORC :)

Want to stop by tonight and get your explorer stuff?  I'll be home around 5:45
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Re: 2.5" lift
« Reply #17 on: February 25, 2013, 09:16:04 AM »
got the rear blocks installed.  started working on the fronts and ran out of time.  Looks like I need to pull the tracbar in order to get the axle far enough forward to swap the c-bushings, and get the new springs into place.  Hoping to have it done tonight.

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Re: 2.5" lift
« Reply #18 on: February 25, 2013, 09:22:48 AM »
Yeah, it's a lot easier if you take the track bar off first. You're going to use your adjustable bar anyway right? Are you going to change the radius arm bushings while you are at it?
77 Bronco, 302, 4bbl, Hei, C4, PS, PB, BCB-A/C, 35" MTs, D44/Lock-Right Chromo axles, 9"/Grizzly locker, 2.5" sl, 1" bl, Bilstein shocks, 1 ton steering, JB-fab twin stick, D20,

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Re: 2.5" lift
« Reply #19 on: February 25, 2013, 09:37:10 AM »
I'll look at the radius arm bushings, I think they are in good shape, so I may skip it.
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Re: 2.5" lift
« Reply #20 on: February 25, 2013, 10:06:18 AM »
They are a pain so if they look good, let them ride.
77 Bronco, 302, 4bbl, Hei, C4, PS, PB, BCB-A/C, 35" MTs, D44/Lock-Right Chromo axles, 9"/Grizzly locker, 2.5" sl, 1" bl, Bilstein shocks, 1 ton steering, JB-fab twin stick, D20,

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Re: 2.5" lift
« Reply #21 on: February 26, 2013, 12:06:03 AM »
DONE!

Total time is about 6 hours, which isn't bad for one person.  I spent much less time chasing tools on this project, so that was nice.  I only just finished, so I haven't had a chance to test it out or even see how it sits.  I did go ahead and replace the c-bushings.  You have to remove the coils to get the c-bushings out, so I figured I might as well.  It had 2 degree bushings already, and I put 4 degree bushings in, as recommended by wildhorses.  I did not use the adjustable trac-bar.  I can tell that the axle is ~1/2" - 1" further to the driver's side, but I don't think I'll ever notice, certainly not worth the $130 trac-bar.

Now I need to get some new shocks.  I had monroe cheapies on it before, I'll probably just get more of the same.


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Re: 2.5" lift
« Reply #22 on: February 26, 2013, 08:12:20 AM »
looks good ;D

JustaFordGuy

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Re: 2.5" lift
« Reply #23 on: February 26, 2013, 09:08:59 AM »
That looks so much better, looks like it's nice and level now.
77 Bronco, 302, 4bbl, Hei, C4, PS, PB, BCB-A/C, 35" MTs, D44/Lock-Right Chromo axles, 9"/Grizzly locker, 2.5" sl, 1" bl, Bilstein shocks, 1 ton steering, JB-fab twin stick, D20,

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Re: 2.5" lift
« Reply #24 on: February 26, 2013, 09:23:22 PM »
1" of lean to the driver's side :(
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Re: 2.5" lift
« Reply #25 on: February 26, 2013, 11:48:40 PM »
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Re: 2.5" lift
« Reply #26 on: February 27, 2013, 09:07:50 AM »
That's a good price, those should work fine.

Are your old shocks bad?

The C bushings not being seated and tightened evenly causes the lean. There is a way to straighten it out a little without having to take them completely off. I found a post on CB that explained how. I did it to mine and it's now within 1/4". If I can find the post I'll send it to you.
77 Bronco, 302, 4bbl, Hei, C4, PS, PB, BCB-A/C, 35" MTs, D44/Lock-Right Chromo axles, 9"/Grizzly locker, 2.5" sl, 1" bl, Bilstein shocks, 1 ton steering, JB-fab twin stick, D20,

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Re: 2.5" lift
« Reply #27 on: February 27, 2013, 10:07:06 AM »
after some reading, I think I'm going to hold off on any fixes for the lean until after I have some miles on it.  It could just be that the bushings need to seat a little better after cycling the suspension some.  And the amount of effort to fix the lean may not yield any results.  I'll report back more if I decide to tackle it.
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Re: 2.5" lift
« Reply #28 on: March 07, 2013, 01:49:28 PM »
found some 33x12.50 Dunlop Mud Rovers on craigslist for $125.  Picking them up on saturday, and we'll see how they look.
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Re: 2.5" lift
« Reply #29 on: March 07, 2013, 02:05:41 PM »
I know how they'll look, Awesome.  8)
77 Bronco, 302, 4bbl, Hei, C4, PS, PB, BCB-A/C, 35" MTs, D44/Lock-Right Chromo axles, 9"/Grizzly locker, 2.5" sl, 1" bl, Bilstein shocks, 1 ton steering, JB-fab twin stick, D20,

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2022 Jeep Rubicon 4Xe

 

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