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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 06:51 AM
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I am going to re torque my suspension this weekend after instaling my lift 300 miles ago. It is a teraflex 2.5 on a two door x. Are there any specific things that I should be checking for besides the torque on the bolts?
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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 06:53 AM
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just be sure to torque with all the wheels on the ground.
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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 07:06 AM
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as mentioned, just make sure to torque your bolts with the weight of your jeep on the ground. otherwise, you should be fine.
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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 07:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Pluke the 2
just be sure to torque with all the wheels on the ground.
I was just browsing through here and saw your post.... And for the sake of becoming more knowledgable, why should you torque with all wheels on ground????
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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 07:10 AM
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Originally Posted by RANGER666
I was just browsing through here and saw your post.... And for the sake of becoming more knowledgable, why should you torque with all wheels on ground????
unlike most aftermarket bushings that allow for rotation, factory components use rubber bushings that are fixed in place and twist when flexing. if you tighten your factory components with your jeep up in the air, the rubber joints will have a pre-load on them once your jeep is back on the ground. does this make sense?
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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 07:18 AM
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Originally Posted by wayoflife
unlike most aftermarket bushings that allow for rotation, factory components use rubber bushings that are fixed in place and twist when flexing. if you tighten your factory components with your jeep up in the air, the rubber joints will have a pre-load on them once your jeep is back on the ground. does this make sense?
absolutley!!! Cool... I just learned somethin new and I'll keep that in mind when I go for my 300 mile re-tighten.

I have about 50 miles on my RC 3.5 lift... Is there anything I should keep my eye on or continuously check while waiting to hit my 300 mile mark???
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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 07:20 AM
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Originally Posted by RANGER666
absolutley!!! Cool... I just learned somethin new and I'll keep that in mind when I go for my 300 mile re-tighten.

I have about 50 miles on my RC 3.5 lift... Is there anything I should keep my eye on or continuously check while waiting to hit my 300 mile mark???
being that you have an unlimited and a 6-speed, you should be good.
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