Is there a write-up on this kit? Going to order this kit next Monday, so would like to read some instructions first since this it going to be my FIRST lift install

 

I have this kit. Didn't install it myself but watched. Basically 4 spacers and 4 shocks. Comes with instructions that If I wanted to I could've installed but was getting such a good deal on everything I let them do it. Cost me a hundred bucks to install but they hooked me up on everything else.

 

click on the link, then click on "download PDF"
http://www.quadratec.com/products/16300_400.htm

 

what tools are required? other than wrench and socket. I was reading Eddie's TF2.5 install write-up, he did mentioned impact wrench or breaker bar to remove track bar bolt. Are them really necessary?

 

Nice to have, not necessary. I just used a 1/2" ratchet, socket and a little extra muscle. I also used the write-up to install my RE BB. It's alot better than the RE instructions. Either print out the pictures or have a laptop with the TF instructions pulled up.
IMPORTANT!!! You will have to pull out the metal sleeve from the front shock bushing and the small metal bar from the rear shock bushing. I pretty much ruined my factory shocks because the pieces were in so tight I had to drill a few holes through the rubber bushing next to the sleeves/bars just to bang them out. Then you will have to use lithium grease and vise grips or channel locks to force them through the RE bushings.
If anyone knows an easier way to get this done, please let us know.
I like the RE package but I'm still slightly ticked at them because they gave no guidance as to the best way to get this done. You would think that for a $500 kit they could at least spend a couple extra dollars and put in the right sleeves and bars.
By the way, this was my first installation too. It wasn't complicated just time consuming.
One more thing, on the TF instructions, it tells you to take off the two nuts holding the emergency brake lines above the rear axle. I didn't get to this until after I had both rear wheels off and the jeep was up on jack stands. Even though it was on jack stands, my floor jack was under the rear axle and I had my tires under the frame, I still was leary crawling around all under the jeep. Take the nuts off before the wheels come off.

 

One last thing, don't bother going by the jeep dealer to get the sleeves and bars. I went by and they don't sell them by themselves. The only way to get them from the dealer is to buy the shocks.

 

Thanks a lot Denny2565! That really helpful.

I also searched around, it seems RE shock has a little fitments issue. Are all BB shock does or it is just RE?

I am currently looking at the RE 2inch and RC 2.5inch. I feel more likely to go with 2inch cause my tires are 33.

 

Well to be totally correct, the RE BB is 2-1/2" for the front and 1-3/4" for the rear. This helps take out the rake and gives the jeep a nice level look. It also helps the look if you put a bumper&winch on it. I haven't done it, but others have said the extra weight will drop it around 3/4". I have 33's and was a little worried about my tires looking too small too, but IMO, it turned out pretty good.