Tomorrow I'm planning on installing my 9.5ti winch and 1" Teraflex front coil spacers. Is the process for the one inch pretty much the same as adding the 2.5"?

I have the auto so will I need to remove the skid plate to allow the drive shaft to drop down enough or can I get the 1" spacers in without doing that?

Also am I going to need to remove front track bar?

How long start to finish should it take someone with basic hand tools and a little know how?

 

Yes it is basicly the same install. I did not remove my track bar, in fact I did not even remove the wheel on the driver side, the passenger side was more difficult so I had to remove that wheel. It took me about 1 hour to do it.

 

You shouldn't have to remove the skid plate, although removing the track bar at the axle will aid in removing/installing the springs. Mine drooped down enough not to have to remove either, but it would have been easier with the track bar removed.

 

Thanks for the input. I'll need a torque wrench for the sway bar though won't I? I currently don't have one and was hoping I didn't have to make that purchase yet.

I know I need one, just haven't gone and made the purchase. Can I get one of those in 3/8" I don't seem to recall seeing them in anything other than 1/2" and 3/4"?

If not should I be ok using a 1/2" to 3/8" reducer? Sounds like a dumb question I'm sure, but wasn't sure about the applied torque on a 3/8" drive.

 

1. put Jeep on jack stands and remove both wheels.

2. Unbolt 1 side of the track bar.

3. unbolt shocks while supporting the axle with a jack

4. pull spring and place in spacers.

5. bolt it back up.

I just did 3/4" spacers. It's pretty easy.

 

Thanks for the tip!

Either side? Looks like the one on the driver side would be easiest to remove.
125 ft/lbs or torque when I put it back on?

 

Yah that's fine. Be sure to torque it as you mentioned and I would also use lock tite. Mine is notorius for coming loose.

 

When I installed my 1" spacers I didn't need to un-bolt the track bar. Several weeks later I pulled the spacers and put in 1 3/4" spacers and still didn't need to do the track bar, though it was a little tougher than the 1" spacers.

I don't know if it makes a difference, but you are doing this on a stock rig, which is what I did. Clackey's Jeep already had a 3" lift when he did his. Like I said, I have no idea what kind of difference it may make, but I do know that with all the issues that others have had with the track bar coming loose after they've un-bolted it, I wanted to avoid pulling bolts on mine if possible.

As far as the skid goes, I did take it off, but I don't know how necessary it was. I figured it was easier to go ahead and do it instead of trying to monkey with it half way through the process.

Enjoy the install! I learned a lot about my Jeep when I did that install.

 

I wouldnt mind seeing a side pic of the jp with the spacer in and no winch on it. Im thinking about 1" to level mine out.

 

I was planning on taking some measurements before and after 1" spacers and after adding the winch. I'll take some side shots as well. I already have the shrockworks midwidth installed so it won't be a complete stock setup, but should give you a good idea.

What would be a good reference point for measuring? Center of headlight, front lower edge of fender?


After church I need to track down a torque wrench and then I'll get started.....really don't want to mess with the track bar if I don't have to

Will try and post results and pics later this evening.