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RE 2" BB isntall - just finished

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Old Jun 2, 2007 | 07:08 PM
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Just finished installing RE 2" BB kit. Pic coming up tommorow (it's a crappy day today).

One comment/question though, after the install (i followed WOL guide, which is great ), i noticed that i don't need to re-adjust my steering. When i test drove it, it's still going straight with straight steering wheel. Is this normal? Not that i'm complaining, but i was wondering why everybody who did a lift has to re-adjust their steering, and mine doesn't need one?? just wanted to make sure i don't miss anything here..

Again, pics are coming tommorow
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 07:09 AM
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I have not done this myself yet, but I have read that a few others have not had to adjust their alignment either.

Cant wait to see the pics.
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 07:21 AM
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Hey bim6180, you didn't miss anything. The shift in your axle caused by the installation of a BB is pretty insignificant I found that I didn't need to recenter my steering wheel as well.
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 10:04 AM
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I just ordered my RE kit, what size tire will you be able to fit with that lift? I have a Rubi and I was told that with a 2'' lift 35's wouldn't fit.
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 11:11 AM
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Ok guys, here are some pics. The lift really levels out the stand of JK (it comes with 2.5" front spacer and 1.75" rear spacer).







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Enjoy
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by blackjkrubi
I just ordered my RE kit, what size tire will you be able to fit with that lift? I have a Rubi and I was told that with a 2'' lift 35's wouldn't fit.
I have 285/75/16 (which is 33" x 11.5 tires), but looking at the space, you can probably fit 35" on it. But i think it'll rub if you're offroad with swaybar disconnected and full flex
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 03:30 PM
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Looks good, can you measure the height from the ground to the bottom of the bumper front and back?
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 06:32 PM
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WOL,

I was checking on the torque specification online, and some source said that the proper torque for the Front shocks, lower mount (to axle) is 56 ft. lbs instead of 20 ft lbs (as you stated on your install).

Just wanted to make sure that 20 ft. lbs is enough for the shock mounts

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