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TF 2.5 Coil + Shocks Install

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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 04:06 PM
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Well I didn't do it....

What I did do though, was print out the instructions in color, printed out the OME 2" Writeup, and the TF BB Write up, lifted the jeep up, set it on jack stands (just to practice, I know it sounds dumb but this is my first time working on suspension) and located all the bolts etc that I would be working on. Made sure I had all the tools needed, and I feel like Saturday I will be ready to hit the ground running. I will post some pics when complete.
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Mark in Va
Take your time. Don't rush into it. Particularly when it comes to drilling the rear track bar bracket hole. Measure it, check it again, then drill. There was some question for me about the template Teraflex provides and the measurements they provide on the template.
Make sure you also take the time to loosen all the control arm bolts before you start, and make sure to properly torque them to spec after its back on the ground.
Have fun!
Definately re torque on the ground... as far as the Treraflex template, mine was perfect but I hear others have issues. Try to find a member close to you who might want to help out.
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Hawnted
Well I didn't do it....

What I did do though, was print out the instructions in color, printed out the OME 2" Writeup, and the TF BB Write up, lifted the jeep up, set it on jack stands (just to practice, I know it sounds dumb but this is my first time working on suspension) and located all the bolts etc that I would be working on. Made sure I had all the tools needed, and I feel like Saturday I will be ready to hit the ground running. I will post some pics when complete.
Do yourself a favor and spray all the bolts that you'll be loosening with penetrating oil and let it soak till saturday. Especially the top ones on the front shocks. It'll make things go a little easier for you.
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Old Feb 4, 2011 | 10:55 AM
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Starting the install tonight after work. Wish me luck! Have until Sunday Night to get it done so plenty of time. Also have the wife's car if I need to pick up any tools.
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Old Feb 4, 2011 | 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Hawnted
Starting the install tonight after work. Wish me luck! Have until Sunday Night to get it done so plenty of time. Also have the wife's car if I need to pick up any tools.

Good luck! Let us know how it goes.
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Old Feb 4, 2011 | 11:30 AM
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Good luck man, can't wait to see this. I will hopefully have internet in the airports as we are off to the dominican republic tomorrow.
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Old Feb 4, 2011 | 11:34 AM
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Good luck...you should be fine. Any issues, just ask.
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Old Feb 4, 2011 | 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Hawnted
Starting the install tonight after work. Wish me luck! Have until Sunday Night to get it done so plenty of time. Also have the wife's car if I need to pick up any tools.
Good luck, and post up here if you run into any problems/questions!

This lift was the first one I installed on my JK (and pretty much my first time wrenching on anything). I took me an embarrassingly long time to install, but I learned soooooo much in the process!
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Old Feb 4, 2011 | 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by bobbyspaghetti
Good luck man, can't wait to see this. I will hopefully have internet in the airports as we are off to the dominican republic tomorrow.
Here is a driveway shot of it pre-lift. Hopefully the next pic will be a fully in-tact lifted jeep!



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Old Feb 4, 2011 | 12:19 PM
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I installed the kit several weeks ago and found the template to be off by as much as .4 inches to low. I would drill to the hole in the bracket and not the template.
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