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TakHardRock said:
So there's no way I can install MC 3.5" springs without a compressor?
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I did!
Jack stands on the frame and floor jack on the axles. Lowered the axles down and put the springs in.
 
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TakHardRock said:
So there's no way I can install MC 3.5" springs without a compressor?
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Hi Tak, sorry to leave that impression. We were joking about how long a M.C. spring is, so you either use a spring compressor or have tall jack stands so you can drop the axles all the way down as Deplorable did. It can all be done with hand tools. Have a helper or a cinch strap so you get the track bars lined up, they can be tough. Did you install the lift you're running now?


-Steven
 
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Buildit said:
Hi Tak, sorry to leave that impression. We were joking about how long a M.C. spring is, so you either use a spring compressor or have tall jack stands so you can drop the axles all the way down as Deplorable did. It can all be done with hand tools. Have a helper or a cinch strap so you get the track bars lined up, they can be tough. Did you install the lift you're running now?

-Steven
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Thanks Steven and yes, I installed the 2.5" AEV without a compressor and I did disconnect the drive shaft.
 
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Running Through the Numbers...

A quick update after week two of riding on the Falcons. I started out running the softest setting, #1. As previously mentioned, the #1 setting is super cush, and will be great for slower off-road. I found it to be too soft and a little vague for the street.

So, on to setting #2...


On setting #2, which TeraFlex calls the Custom setting, you have 8 additional dampening adjustments. In speaking with TeraFlex, you are controlling the compression/rebound simultaneously, not independent of each other. I'm at setting #2-1, and it feels great for the street. It was great to be able to really feel the difference in shock performance switching from #1-#2. Next, I'll be going through the 1-8 on the micro settings to see what I find. So far, absolutely loving the performance of the Falcons...they really transformed the handling. More to come, stay tuned:thumb:



-Steven
 
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219 said:
Buildit, how did you paint your hurricane fenders? Take them to a local shop and do a paint match?
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Hey 219! Two things on the painted Hurricanes. I ordered the smooth finish(you can also get them textured), and had a body shop buddy do them. They used flex additive (plastic moves) and color matched. He charged $600, said they were fairly labor intensive. They have held up really well.


-Steven
 
#1,276 ·
TakHardRock said:
Thanks Steven, I just pulled a trigger today on MC 3.5" GC without shocks and Falcon 3.3 2.5"-3.5" shocks.
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Tak did you order the rear spring retainers? I just went from 2.5 to 3.5 and installed them. They take to bow out of the rear springs. I think Steven mentions them earlier in this thread. They made a big difference on mine.
 
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Buildit said:
Hey 219! Two things on the painted Hurricanes. I ordered the smooth finish(you can also get them textured), and had a body shop buddy do them. They used flex additive (plastic moves) and color matched. He charged $600, said they were fairly labor intensive. They have held up really well.


-Steven
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Thanks for the info! They look good on your ride
 
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CaptJackRackham said:
I'm somewhere in the middle because the steering is feeling a little light. I just had ball joints, the steersmart parts and a gear change done. Funny thing is I went out to the garage to check for sure and noticed my shop installed the Fox knuckle backwards in the high steer mount so I can't get to the adjuster. Once I fix that I'm thinking I'll dial it in a little firmer.
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Was the steering feeling light prior to the install of the Yeti parts by steersmart? In your case did the Yeti component tighten things up considerably? I am battling with lighter than desirable steering over 60mph and in crosswinds and was hoping the Complete Yeti setup was the magic trick.


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beeshka said:
Was the steering feeling light prior to the install of the Yeti parts by steersmart? In your case did the Yeti component tighten things up considerably? I am battling with lighter than desirable steering over 60mph and in crosswinds and was hoping the Complete Yeti setup was the magic trick.


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Hi beeshka! I was on a bit of a quest to see if I could improve the steering feel of my Jeep. From the factory, it felt light, over boosted. I know many would say, it's a Jeep, get used to it! Installing the M.C. lift brought some great improvements in the handling, still I wanted more out of the steering feel and feedback.

Here's the route I took: Fox ATS, big improvement in steering feel. I loved the ability to dial up more or less dampening on it. Running bigger, heavier, wider tires, I new I was adding new stresses to the steering linkage. I read reports from some that you could see a stock tie rod flex in the rocks. Adding the SteerSmarts Yeti parts(drag link, tie rod, Griffin attenuator) removed any flex, sloppiness (tie rod ends) from happening. This upgrade I could really feel. It immediately felt tighter and more responsive to steering inputs. The Griffen is probably overkill (especially with the Fox ATS), but I love my whole set-up. I'm also built for the next move up in tires now.

One last thing, I like to run a little negative toe to help impart a little stability and remove some "flightiness" at higher speeds. I've been doing that with all my alignments, love the feel of it.

Sorry for the novella, my point is, I went at this in stages. Bottom line, I love the Yeti set-up, and believe you will too. Go with the Griffin XD, that will dial out any harshness from the steering wheel. You'll have a much more stable Jeep. Of course, all this is assuming your existing steering components are in good working order. Are you running upper and lower control arms to adjust castor? I hope this helps.


-Steven
 
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