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Lets try and keep this Mod happy and kid friendly.:punk: A place to hang out and talk jeeps, family, work, whatever. Watch the language and topics so we don't get shut down.:nonono: If you decide to do a run then post a new run thread so this doesn't get cluttered. And above all keep it fun.
 
#16,461 ·
I'm finding more passenger drops and cheap too. The problem is I have to change transfercase now too. I was planning on going with some frankincase that Steve puts together at a later date. All this gears and splines making my head hurt. It's not like I have a gillion dollars to use as crazy glue.

Oh the easiest way is to find an old military surplus CUCV and rob the drive train. 4.56 gears 1 tons, Detroit rear, and a 32 spline np205 tcase. The th400 needs to have a different governer spring changed out to use with a gas engine or it will shift at like 2800rpm. Are you gonna stretch it? Because those style drivetrain a get a little long.

Edit: they were from 85-88 and it was a 208 or 205 I believe don't quote me on it though
 
#16,463 ·
Oh the easiest way is to find an old military surplus CUCV and rob the drive train. 4.56 gears 1 tons, Detroit rear, and a 32 spline np205 tcase. The th400 needs to have a different governer spring changed out to use with a gas engine or it will shift at like 2800rpm. Are you gonna stretch it? Because those style drivetrain a get a little long.
It be stretched as far back and forward as the fuel tank and steering will allow me too. The lift kit has front coil overs with hoops. The rear is just springs and shocks. I may outboard later.
 
#16,464 ·
Hi socal jeepers. I'm a newb to this forum and forums in general. I just ordered a 2.5" teraflex coil lift with fox shocks and hub centric wheel spacers. I also ordered a front bumper and side steps both smitttbilt. I will install the lift this friday with my dad. I will be following the teraflex install video. Basically I'm just requesting any tips as far as greasing or lubing anything; or any other important factors I should take care of while I do the install. Also I live in covina so if anybody wants to have a jeep meet or even help me out with my install I would appreciate it. Thanks jeepers, after two years I'm excited to finally give my jeep some love!
Welcome to the forum!


2.5inches "shouldn't" require changing much of anything. Anything more than that you are gonna have to start replacing things. The lift itself is super easy ... basically you just disconnect the shocks and sway bars and drop your axle down (mind your brake lines and axle breather tube) until the old springs pop off. The new springs are going to be a little tight to get in there ... I had to step on my axle to push it down just enough ... if you have a spring compressor it will be a lot easier but it's not necessary. When you take off your old shocks the front top bolt is prone to rust over ... I had to cut mine off. Teraflex has a pretty concise set of instructions so it should be fairly easy.


It is advisable to get it aligned after you do the lift. They will recenter the steering wheel like Kenny said as well as check your toe. I didn't have much change after my lift to the steering, but my axle is slightly off center now. I still have my stock track bar, the only problem I have now is that my bumpstops rub my springs at full flex. You "shouldn't" need an adjustable tracbar just yet ... but if you start getting the deathwobble ... the tracbar is a common culprit and you might as well just bite the bullet and get one at that point. Currie makes a good one for a decent price. In the meantime just make sure it's torqued properly... 125 lbs


While you have your axles at full droop after you pull the springs make sure that the driveshaft doesn't rub against the skid plates ... that's a common problem with lifted 4 Doors.


Have fun! Post pics when you're done.

*EDIT* Make sure that you seat the springs properly. There is a little notch in the spring mount that you need to set the end of the springs into. If you skip this step your springs will move around and cause all sorts of racket and you run the risks of popping a spring. Found this out the hard way lol
 
#16,466 ·
Welcome to the forum!

2.5" "shouldn't" require changing much of anything. Anything more than that you are gonna have to start replacing things. The lift itself is super easy ... basically you just disconnect the shocks and sway bars and drop your axle down (mind your brake lines and axle breather tube) until the old springs pop off. The new springs are going to be a little tight to get in there ... I had to step on my axle to push it down just enough ... if you have a spring compressor it will be a lot easier but it's not necessary. When you take off your old shocks the front top bolt is prone to rust over ... I had to cut mine off. Teraflex has a pretty concise set of instructions so it should be fairly easy.

It is advisable to get it aligned after you do the lift. They will recenter the steering wheel like Kenny said as well as check your toe. I didn't have much change after my lift to the steering, but my axle is slightly off center now. I still have my stock track bar, the only problem I have now is that my bumpstops rub my springs at full flex. You "shouldn't" need an adjustable tracbar just yet ... but if you start getting the deathwobble ... it's a common culprit and you might as well just bight the bullet then. Currie makes a good one for a decent price.

While you have your axles at full droop after you pull the springs make sure that the driveshaft doesn't rub against the skid plates ... that's a common problem with lifted 4 Doors.

Have fun! Post pics when you're done.
This is very helpful. Thank you! I will post pics soon!
 
#16,468 ·
This is very helpful. Thank you! I will post pics soon!
Of course. I added a couple things after you read it:

Just make sure that your springs are seating properly...line it up with the notch in the spring mounts

And if you plan on running the stock track bar for now ... check the torque after the lift ... it should be 125lbs on the axle and frame side ... the axle side is easy but the frame side will probably take two people

Or just have whoever aligns it check the torque for you ...
 
#16,472 ·
. *EDIT* Make sure that you seat the springs properly. There is a little notch in the spring mount that you need to set the end of the springs into. If you skip this step your springs will move around and cause all sorts of racket and you run the risks of popping a spring. Found this out the hard way lol
The lower spring retainers came out great, and cheap btw lol
 
#16,473 ·
Hi socal jeepers. I'm a newb to this forum and forums in general. I just ordered a 2.5" teraflex coil lift with fox shocks and hub centric wheel spacers. I also ordered a front bumper and side steps both smitttbilt. I will install the lift this friday with my dad. I will be following the teraflex install video. Basically I'm just requesting any tips as far as greasing or lubing anything; or any other important factors I should take care of while I do the install. Also I live in covina so if anybody wants to have a jeep meet or even help me out with my install I would appreciate it. Thanks jeepers, after two years I'm excited to finally give my jeep some love!
:welcome:

Black JKU. Yull fit right in with this crowd. :rofl: :facepalm:
 
#16,475 ·
The lower spring retainers came out great, and cheap btw lol
You do the front and rear? I bumpstopped the front and measured the shocks to act as a limiter ... my springs don't unload any more ... It's just enough to keep tension on the springs at max droop ... I just lost about .5" of uptravel from the bumpstops. This last trip out to Calico confirmed it. I'm good for a while with my travel lengths, although I already have in the back of my mind going for 12" but that is going to require new springs ... I have these ones pushed far as they can go.
 
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