Topic: Rough Country 2.5" lift (Read 18952 times)

Jeeper Creeper · « **on:** May 27, 2009, 10:13:27 AM »

Received it from Llama yesterday and was gonna start on it today but it's pissing down :-(

hopefully it's nicer tomorrow.

Anyways, will I need a spring compressor or any other unusual tools?

Cheers

greggmo · « **Reply #1 on:** May 27, 2009, 10:40:05 AM »

you will need a spring compressor mate. if you follow the instructions with the kit you should have it done in a day/day and half. 8-)

Jeeper Creeper · « **Reply #2 on:** May 27, 2009, 11:09:30 AM »

didn't see any instructions... gonna go look again.

Nosebolt · « **Reply #3 on:** May 27, 2009, 11:13:38 AM »

instructions can be downloaded here

Dave69 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 27, 2009, 06:51:00 PM »

if you buy the spring compressor type that consists of two long rods and a small hook at each end make sure they are sitting sound while you compress the spring, if not then serious injury might be inflicted.

greggmo · « **Reply #5 on:** May 27, 2009, 10:21:30 PM »

yup. be careful with them.

Jeeper Creeper · « **Reply #6 on:** May 28, 2009, 11:23:44 AM »

Got one wheel up and need advice already :oops:

How do I get the bolt on top of the shock off? Badly rusted and the shock just turns around.

What do you guys do to keep it from turning?

EDIT: got it off with some help from my neighbour. Now fitting the new longer spring is gonna be a mission...

Dave69 · « **Reply #7 on:** May 28, 2009, 04:45:22 PM »

if your binning the old suspension then it doesn't matter how it comes off so there is no real need to be nice if the bolts are siezed in place. an angle grinder helps wonders or some vice grip pliers. just dont go cutting the dampers in half as they have pressure and oil inside

tim_aka_tim · « **Reply #8 on:** May 28, 2009, 05:14:42 PM »

stilsons

Jeeper Creeper · « **Reply #9 on:** May 28, 2009, 05:16:26 PM »

The front done! Gonna have a sandwich and start on the back. Will post some pics later.

Jeeper Creeper · « **Reply #10 on:** May 28, 2009, 05:46:28 PM »

Urgent help required: how do I get the top nut of the rear shock off? The shock disappears behind the frame and I can't see it's top end.

isle of man · « **Reply #11 on:** May 28, 2009, 05:56:16 PM »

From memory it's two 13mm bolts either side of the shock - I can double check on my spare Wrangler when I get home.

Jeeper Creeper · « **Reply #12 on:** May 28, 2009, 05:58:13 PM »

But how do I get to the top one?

tim_aka_tim · « **Reply #13 on:** May 28, 2009, 06:07:23 PM »

I never owned one, but....

From http://www.4x4xplor.com/nth-shockshifters.html

1. To begin the installation of your new Nth Degree Mobility Shock Shifters, remove the rear shocks from your Jeep TJ using a 13mm socket and 12" extension for the top frame mounts and a 15mm socket and 18mm wrench for lower the axle mounts.

Jeeper Creeper · « **Reply #14 on:** May 28, 2009, 07:40:47 PM »

Either they are not 13mm or my socket didn't go on properly, keeps slipping every time I try turn it. But never mind I'll do the back next week. It claimed a quoter of my tooth and my arms in too much pain as it is. Gonna buy a longer extension and jet wash the underside so I don't get showered with dirt.

Anyways some before and after pics. When it's finished I'll add some afterer pics.

momos · « **Reply #15 on:** May 28, 2009, 07:48:10 PM »

:lol:
you`re gonna neeeeeed bigger wheels :wink:

look forward to part deux

Jeeper Creeper · « **Reply #16 on:** May 28, 2009, 07:52:28 PM »

I'd rather there was no part deux but there is no way back now.

momos · « **Reply #17 on:** May 28, 2009, 07:53:52 PM »

good for you!
no likes saggy bums :wink:

Bulldog67 · « **Reply #18 on:** May 28, 2009, 08:17:20 PM »

greggmo · « **Reply #19 on:** May 28, 2009, 11:47:07 PM »

cool upside down front shocks. that is a nice change. the rear shock bolts usualy break and are just a bastard. you cant get to the top as it is a captive nut. sometimes they spin but usualy the break. drill and tappin time mate wear yer goggles cos swarf aint nice in yer eye holes.

Jeeper Creeper · « **Reply #20 on:** May 29, 2009, 01:33:10 AM »

Man.... really not looking forward to it.

Anything can be done to avoid them snap?

JamesH · « **Reply #21 on:** May 29, 2009, 07:57:50 AM »

Greggmo - His shocks might be the right way up, that's the way my Bilstein's had to be fitted :wink:

tartanzj · « **Reply #22 on:** May 29, 2009, 01:32:43 PM »

Ah! Brings back memories of my solo attempt at a lift install. Whole weekend of banged head, scraped knuckled, aching arms and full vocabulary of expletives. Just remember it'll be well worth it when you get there.

Nowt wrong with shocks on that way, mine are that way too so it must be right :wink:

Jeeper Creeper · « **Reply #23 on:** May 29, 2009, 01:42:54 PM »

Is it easy to take out the petrol tank?

With it out I'd have a better access and hopefully could clean up the threads before attempting to remove the bolts.

isle of man · « **Reply #24 on:** May 29, 2009, 02:38:28 PM »

Depends how much petrol you have in the tank - relatively painless task.

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