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Old Mar 18, 2015 | 02:01 PM
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I have a 13 JKU with about 30K miles on. I am installing a 2.5" teraflex BB as well as new 315 70 17 cooper discovery AT3's with aftermarket wheels this weekend. I have already purchased the lift, wheels, tires, and a flashcal to reprogram. Does anyone have any advice on additional things I MUST do/buy after/or for the install, as well as any things that I SHOULD do or RECOMMENDED (but not necessarily needed) I'm installing with a friend who is currently building his own jeep but there can never be enough advice or knowledge. Thanks everyone.
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Old Mar 18, 2015 | 02:26 PM
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Have you researched the various forms of caster correction? Some people want it at that height, others are ok with low caster. The new rims have low enough backspace? Assuming you install no adjustable components, you might go through the DIY Alignment writeup (up in the writeups area) rather than paying for one.
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Old Mar 18, 2015 | 02:43 PM
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What helps reduce the chances of death wobble? Thats the problem I had in my old jku. Im about to install a lift on my new jk.
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Old Mar 18, 2015 | 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Unforgivable
What helps reduce the chances of death wobble? Thats the problem I had in my old jku. Im about to install a lift on my new jk.
Stuck to the top of the writeups area is a great deathwobble diagnosis. Generally it is worn components, or not tightening/torquing components. Nothing to do with the lift itself.
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Old Mar 18, 2015 | 03:03 PM
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Would also help to know how and how often you wheel. Rocks, ruts & mud, forest roads? Is this your DD? If you're doing caual wheeeling you're probably OK, but the terrain challenge and type might help folks suggest other things to consider. Are you running any recovery gear? Carrying a spare on the stock carrier? Lots to consider.
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Old Mar 18, 2015 | 03:30 PM
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It is my DD. Right now I'm just casually wheeling nothing extreme...until the budget allows for it. I was planning on using the stock tire carrier for now. Is that going to be a problem with the size tire?
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Old Mar 18, 2015 | 05:08 PM
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I thought so. My old jeep had 110,000 miles on it. This would be a new jeep, so that makes sense.
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