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TF Leveling Kit Install - Bolts not moving

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Old Apr 8, 2013 | 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by PG-JKU
You said you didn't touch the control arms. You really should loosen them with the jeep on the ground, jiggle the suspension up and down, then tighten them up again so the bushings seat at the new height.

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Ahhhh so thats why you loosen. I thought it was to help get the springs in place. What would the damage be to NOT loosening them? I guess it wouldn't take too long to loosen and re-tighten. Just a pain
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Old Apr 8, 2013 | 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by 4merWRX
Ahhhh so thats why you loosen. I thought it was to help get the springs in place. What would the damage be to NOT loosening them? I guess it wouldn't take too long to loosen and re-tighten. Just a pain
The damage could be from the bushing being twisted at rest instead of sitting at a neutral position, if you understand what I am saying, since the angle of the arm is slightly different due to the lift. I honestly don't know if you could feel the difference, but it is a part of the procedure.
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Old Apr 10, 2013 | 05:53 AM
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Here is my before and after. It is definitely noticeable and I got quite a bit of lift. I did measure before and took a picture with a tape measure, but somehow the picture was deleted from my phone . If anyone has a stock 2DR sahara on 13/54 (i think?) springs with 32" tires, please let me know your ground to fender height.
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Old Apr 10, 2013 | 06:48 AM
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Looks great. Congrats on getting it done!
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