I have a 2009 Unlimited Rubi and have the Teraflex H.P. Leveling kit (the one with springs). I have read the instructions numerous times and am confortable with everything except the removal of the track bars front and rear. Is this totally necessary, or can I just loosen the bolts and then re-torque them whem done? I am just nervous taking them off and not being able to get them back in.....

Any ideas or opinions are welcomed. I really want to do this myself, to get a better idea and fell how it works. Just don't want to mess anything up.....

Thanks,
Chris

 

Just drop one end of the trackbars. It's straight forward and a simple process. Just make sure when you install them the Jeep is on the ground. And make sure to torque them properly - 125 ft/lbs.

If you don't at least unbolt one end the axle probably won't drop enough to allow you to install the longer springs. The other alternative is to use a spring compressor, but that is a pain in my opinion.

 

Thanks...............

 

Pulling the trackbars isn't really a big deal. You can use a rachet strap to re-align the rear and turn the steering wheel to re-align the front.

 

I guess I should add that if you do only drop one end, make sure to at least loosen the other end. That way you can torque them both down at the new ride height WITH THE JEEP ON THE GROUND with all if it's weight on the suspension. Otherwise the bushings will be bound up/preloaded at the factory ride height. This can cause handling issues and premature bushing failure.

Same goes for all of the control arms. It's really a good idea to loosen and re-torque each end of the control arms after you're done with the lift. This will free up the bushings and let them be torqued at their new position.