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J33P JK
12-14-2006, 02:25 PM
First I would like to say thanks to Eddie for keeping up with this board, and thanks to David at Northridge 4x4 (http://www.northridge4x4.com/) for donating the lift. For anyone wanting friendly service by all means I recommend going through Northridge 4x4.

To go along with the lift I also ordered the Full Traction M Force shocks and a set of front sway bar disconnects. I'm running 285-75-16 MTR's on the factory wheels. I also have a set of Spidertrax wheel spacers still sitting in the box that I'll be putting on soon. I like the factory wheels, but hate the "tucked in" look.

This has to be the easiest lift I have ever installed. It's pretty much the same as a TJ, but for some reason this seemed to go smoother than my previous TJ's. Maybe it was just because I was taking apart a brand new Jeep... Hmm :yup:

Anyway... Below are before and after pics.

This was bascially what it looked like the day I brought it home.
http://home.comcast.net/~mctucker76/JKtopless.jpg

285-75's with no lift
http://home.comcast.net/~mctucker76/JKsidebeforelift.jpg

After lift was installed
http://home.comcast.net/~mctucker76/JKsideafterlift.jpg

Before
http://home.comcast.net/~mctucker76/JKfrontwheelbeforelift.jpg

After
http://home.comcast.net/~mctucker76/JKfrontwheelafterlift.jpg

Before
http://home.comcast.net/~mctucker76/JKfrontbeforelift.jpg

After
http://home.comcast.net/~mctucker76/JKfrontafterlift.jpg

Finished product
http://home.comcast.net/~mctucker76/JKShop.jpg
Piginajeep
12-14-2006, 02:34 PM
Looks great.. I love the two doors:yup:
J33P JK
12-14-2006, 02:35 PM
Also... after all the good parts were installed I wanted to see what kind of flex this thing has. With no good terrain close by I had to improvise with a bulldozer trailer. Not the best ramp, but it worked.


The redneck ramp
http://home.comcast.net/~mctucker76/JKrearflexdriverside.jpg

Another....
http://home.comcast.net/~mctucker76/JKfrontflexpassengerside.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~mctucker76/JKfrontflex.jpg

I took to many pics....
http://home.comcast.net/~mctucker76/JKfrontflex3.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~mctucker76/frontspring.jpg
Piginajeep
12-14-2006, 02:39 PM
wow! :jawdrop:
Txhrns08
12-14-2006, 02:42 PM
WOW awesome!!! how does the lift ride compared to stock?
Txhrns08
12-14-2006, 02:43 PM
also whas there any rubbing when it was at full flex?
J33P JK
12-14-2006, 03:32 PM
The ride is pretty much the same. If anything it might be a little stiffer due to the shocks, but nothing to complain about.

There was no rubbing on anything as far as I could tell. I also did not install the bump stop extentions. I'm sure that an off road situation may prove otherwise. It would be no big deal to put them on if they are needed. I did however have to rig up a "bracket" to extend the rear brake lines. They were no where near long enough.:naw:
wayoflife
12-14-2006, 03:56 PM
SWEET!!! Your Jeep looks awesome - Thanks for all the before and after and flex shots :2thumbs:

One thing I would recommend though is to install your bumpstop extensions as they will help prevent the over-compression of your coils. Nothing worse than driving around a Jeep with coils of uneven lenghts :gak:

Please let us know if you ever get a chance to test it out on the trails. I know I would love to hear how everything works :yup:
J33P JK
12-14-2006, 04:03 PM
One thing I would recommend though is to install your bumpstop extensions as they will help prevent the over-compression of your coils. Nothing worse than driving around a Jeep with coils of uneven lenghts :gak:


I agree :yup:
Robar
12-14-2006, 04:39 PM
Very nice looking Jeep. I like the stance that the BB gave it.
AZCA jeeper
12-14-2006, 05:13 PM
WOW!!!! That's great flexing from a 2" lift. If you had no 4x4 knowlage, you'd almost think that's a long arm kit..................almost.

Nice job. Thanks for the pics
Bayou Boy
12-14-2006, 05:16 PM
Is that ramp pic with the sway bar attached or not?
J33P JK
12-14-2006, 05:55 PM
Is that ramp pic with the sway bar attached or not?

Front sway bar was disconnected.
GadgetFreek
12-15-2006, 10:32 AM
Great looking setup!
Rubimon
12-20-2006, 01:51 AM
WOW!!!! That's great flexing from a 2" lift. If you had no 4x4 knowlage, you'd almost think that's a long arm kit..................almost.

Nice job. Thanks for the pics

Except that not having any 4x4 knowledge, you probably wouldn't know what a long arm is.:rotflmao1:
dkingjk
12-23-2006, 09:19 AM
same set-up and color as mine. I opted for the pro comp Xterrains (pics comming soon)

love it