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Installed 2" AEV lift - Didn't loosen CA bolts??

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Old 05-02-2012, 07:30 AM
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Default Installed 2" AEV lift - Didn't loosen CA bolts??

I installed an AEV 2" spacer lift a couple weeks ago and I did not loosen the CA bolts. This was the 1st lift I had installed on my own and new to this. I was wondering if I should loosen them now and retorque or will it be ok??
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I would suggest loosening the control arms and the trackbars,giving the Jeep a good shake and then torquing everything back to spec.
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Originally Posted by cwargo
I would suggest loosening the control arms and the trackbars,giving the Jeep a good shake and then torquing everything back to spec.
Cool man. I'll bust em loose this weekend and retorque em. Thanks alot!!! I definitely appreciate it.

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Originally Posted by cwargo
I would suggest loosening the control arms and the trackbars,giving the Jeep a good shake and then torquing everything back to spec.
^^^ what he said^^^
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Curious - what is the reason for doing that?

I've had a spacer lift in an out of my Jeep a half dozen times now and have never loosened or retorqued any control arms or the track bars.
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Bushings might get messed up if you dont re torque the bolts properly.



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