So I'm in the process of attempting my first lift install on my '11 jku. Did alittle after work tonight and have a few questions regarding a few things I've come across
First-I'm having trouble dropping to axle enough to get the springs out. I've loosened all control arms, removed sway bars, and disconnected track bar. Do I need to loosen control arms alittle more?? Seems like something is still holding me up from dropping it enough.
Second-do I need to completely disconnect the track bar or just the side where the relocation bracket is going??
Gonna get a full day in tomorrow and hopefully be able to finish. Thanks ahead for the help.

 

Don't take this wrong I didn't see it in your write up you did remove the shocks..... Right ?

 

When me and my buddy installed my rc bb had to push down on the axle to get just enough clearance to take the springs out. Putting them back in was a pain because the spacers made less clearance.

 

I did remove the shocks. Forgot to mention that. I tried pushing down on the axle and still not enough. Feels like something is stopping it from dropping. And I also disconnected the brakes line bracket and abs clips

 

When I did my 2011 a month or so ago the instruction said to break loose the pitman arm, I did it can't tell you if that is holding you up or not but when I had the track bar out ( just so it was out of the way) and everything you have out I was able to remove the spring and install a 2 inch spacer with a struggle sorry wish I could be more help

 

Thanks for the help. Is it necessary to completely remove the track bar or just the side where the bracket is going?

 

I think it just needs to be disconnected I choose to completely remove it so it wax out of the way but if I recall my instruction it doesn't need to be removed
http://4x4media.info/instructions/zon/J2203.pdf if this link works it will bring you to the installation manual that I used and it went very smooth if not let me know and I will copy and past the removal steps

 

Thanks again my friend

 

No problem hope it helps !

 

I had a hell of a time when I was putting my 4" springs on. I ended up supporting it with jack stacks under the frame, and with both tires off, using a floor jack under one side of the axle to lift one side of the axle, which lowered the other. Even then those springs gave me a huge headache.

Edit: I also used spring compressors and ratchet straps, not the safest way but those ratchet straps did wonders!