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Old Aug 16, 2009 | 04:31 AM
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Originally Posted by dburgette
Definitely do it yourself. There are even write-ups on specific kits on this site to guide you through it.
I had my RR corner down last night, thinking I damaged or bent something last weekend. Floor jack and a few jack stands are all that you need.
(It turned out that I was a dumbass and re-connected my front disconnects with a twist, the LF one hole high, causing the RR to sit low. -Derek, I really should have been the one to have my name pulled for the RC disconnects!)
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Old Aug 16, 2009 | 05:09 AM
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Originally Posted by rbuckenmeyer

Also, lift something you all think is manageable for me to tackle on my own. I worked on cars for 5 years, but mostly interior work (radios, tv's, electrical, cruise controls, etc...). I am mechanically inclined, but just haven't done any suspension work before.

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Yeah... If you have stands and some basic tools you should be able to tackle it. My jack was broken and I had to use the one that came with the Jeep. That kinda sucked. Other than that it wasn't bad. If you lived closer I'd help you out.
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Old Aug 16, 2009 | 07:05 AM
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Originally Posted by rbuckenmeyer
pics of new mods pretty soon???

Also, lift something you all think is manageable for me to tackle on my own. I worked on cars for 5 years, but mostly interior work (radios, tv's, electrical, cruise controls, etc...). I am mechanically inclined, but just haven't done any suspension work before.

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Im thinking road trip and a mod party
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Old Aug 16, 2009 | 08:06 AM
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Originally Posted by woodweavil
Im thinking road trip and a mod party
Yeah, we could have it done in no time with a crew!

Sixt7,
I don't know if you have seen the thread, but you can make your own disconnects. I would have liked to have a set as well, but I will make due with the DIY type. Glad to hear nothing was wrong with the Jeep. I love it when it is just operator error and not something expensive.
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Old Aug 16, 2009 | 09:30 AM
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[QUOTE=rbuckenmeyer;1288719]pics of new mods pretty soon???QUOTE]

Sorry about not posting these any sooner, but here's a few...

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Driver Side:


Passenger Side:


Rear:
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Old Aug 16, 2009 | 05:55 PM
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Manny Thats friggen ssswwwweeeettttt !!!!! I cant wait to see her in action. it will be hard keeping up with you.
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Old Aug 16, 2009 | 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by woodweavil
Manny Thats friggen ssswwwweeeettttt !!!!! I cant wait to see her in action. it will be hard keeping up with you.
Thanks Weavil...can't wait also . I won't be that tough, the jeep can go anywhere, but 'the driver' sometimes won't go lol.
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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 03:17 PM
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Nice!!!!!!
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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by dburgette
Yeah, we could have it done in no time with a crew!

Sixt7,
I don't know if you have seen the thread, but you can make your own disconnects. I would have liked to have a set as well, but I will make due with the DIY type. Glad to hear nothing was wrong with the Jeep. I love it when it is just operator error and not something expensive.

Yeah, just me and the old style RC disconnects I bought with my lift kit. 2 holes top and bottom to choose from and I connected the LF "long-long," whereas I normally connect the bottom hole short and top long. It put the LF up a little high, which made the RR low. It wasn't obvious looking at the front, but the RR looked like it was dragging. My JK has never had the "gangsta lean" that others have reported. so I was a bit concerned. (I just wish I would have noticed it before taking apart the whole RR, trying to find damage.)
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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by mscedro2
Thanks Weavil...can't wait also . I won't be that tough, the jeep can go anywhere, but 'the driver' sometimes won't go lol.
:rotfl mao2:
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