What about the track bar? Did you install an adjustable one, or use a relocation bracket? I have a Teraflex 2" lift and it comes with a relocation bracket. Ok, just heard your comment about the trackbar. So, doing a 2" lift I don't need to mess with it? Rear shock bolts all broke, cut them out from above lifting the fram off the body, all that's left is the srpings, been holding off due to the trackbar question. I don't really want to mess with it if I don't have to. Nice video, and frame painting. The jack on the axel is a damn good idea!!!
For any bolt on this car i highly recommend a torch, penetrating fluid, wire wheel, copper anti-zeise, and your personal favorite vices for taking breaks. Love your channel! building my tj has made me wanna start a channel(still havent) but im doing EVERYTHING to my project and your knowledge has definitely helped me!
Good suggestion on taking the whole day to do this on your own in the driveway. A joke we driveway workers like to tell is take the amount of time it takes to do the job, multiply it by 2 and that's the real estimate.
just added this to my JK, I found replacing the front control arms to adjust caster made it a lot nicer, less wondering, I added a adjustable front track bar to center the front axle, and I noticed she was more like 3.75 taller than 2.5, so I replaced the front drive shaft to cut down on floor vibration
Let me for warn anyone and everyone that is doing this lift on their own. If you don't have a lift and you're using a jack and jack stands. Definitely go rent a spring compressor from your local auto part store and Definitely get ready for the rear upper shock bolts to break and that will be your biggest time consumer! Other then that I just finished up this lift in about 3 1/2 hours!👌👍 love it so far!
All four rear shock bolts snapped. What a PIA that was to cut them out, shady af with the space you have to work with. All that's left is the spring install. Only doing a 2" lift, do I really need to mess with the rear trackbar? My kit came with a relocation bracket which I'm not thrilled about using.
Another great piece of advise that you gave,love watching and picking up the new tricks you do.picking up a needle scaler getting stuff around to tackle the tj.,also got new plasma cutter to tackle frame repair. Till next time
Stock track bar will move the axles about .6 of an inch opposite each other. And, you probably will still have to do a t-case drop or you will have a driveline vibration especially with the age of stock parts on these.
Hey Justin another great video!! I stopped by the shop a couple of weeks ago.. Your buddy that is a head fabricator for a local shop that works on high end vehicles was “borrowing” some titanium pieces for McLaren he was working on. Long story sorry but I just wanted to make sure I can get on the Jeep list for the frame repair in my 01’ Sahara.. I have everything from Safe T Cap at my house.. I also sent you an email today.. I understand there’s a 2 month lag time due to how busy you are I just want to get on the list.... keep the Jeep videos coming.. thanks
Great video. On the front you didn't mention if you loosened the control arm bolts like you did in the rear. It looks like you did, just double checking. Thanks again.
Just found this video and your channel. SUBSCRIBED! Do any of your customers say anything about a vibration from not doing the transfer case drop? I'm looking to use the RC 2.5 lift as well but was wondering about driveshaft angle and vibration.
You most likely will get a vibration if you dont drop the tcase a bit. The only cases where you might not have to, is the LJ because the driveshaft is longer, and on some automatic transmission jeeps. I tend to drop all of them with the exception of the LJ
@@MorFabIndustries tire pressures are good and the alignment shop told me that it wouldn't fix the problem and when I called rough country they told me I need to adjust the caster, did you have to do this on yours?
Thanks for the tip I planning to do new lift on my jeep this summer. And shocks are needing it and yes the inch lift is very correct on the break lines
First of all You forgot to install new Bumpstop in the rear of that TJ & a lot easier than that bottle jack trick is to use a proper coil spring compression tool. That's what I use for both of my 2 TJs & I bought it for about $75 CND @ Princess Auto & it served me well on all my vehicles & makes it pretty much effortless.Also it is better for keeping the Geometrie of the drive train to get a lift kit that includes extended length swayer links & adjustable front differential stabilizer.
The customer requested the bump stops not be reinstalled. And also you are more than welcome to preload a spring and add an element of risk to your life. I prefer to not load a spring if I don’t have to. I’ve got several high dollar spring compressors at my disposal.
Why wouldn't you use a long extension to get that bolt out on the rear shock, instead of a bottle jack to take the springs out why not get the spring compression tool Seems like alot of work instead of using simple tools,work smarter not harder right Any1 agree with me,just saying
Show me an on vehicle spring compressor that is safe and easy to use. The bottle jack method allows you to work with decompressed springs and not loaded missiles. As far as safety goes, any time you don’t have to compress and load a spring, there’s one less chance of getting hurt.
Your absolutely right about safety When you're laid out in the driveway doin this on your ass believe me safety is out the window no matter which way you do it,I did my Cherokee in my driveway with compression clamps and dude they had them springs out and new in both sides less than 10mins no issues whatsoever
@@rickybobby7229 It's awesome when it all goes to plan hahah. Compressing springs has never been a hobby of mine. When I was a kid I sent a few through the roof and across the shop so i've been gun shy ever since.
What about the track bar? Did you install an adjustable one, or use a relocation bracket? I have a Teraflex 2" lift and it comes with a relocation bracket.
Ok, just heard your comment about the trackbar. So, doing a 2" lift I don't need to mess with it? Rear shock bolts all broke, cut them out from above lifting the fram off the body, all that's left is the srpings, been holding off due to the trackbar question. I don't really want to mess with it if I don't have to.
Nice video, and frame painting. The jack on the axel is a damn good idea!!!
For any bolt on this car i highly recommend a torch, penetrating fluid, wire wheel, copper anti-zeise, and your personal favorite vices for taking breaks. Love your channel! building my tj has made me wanna start a channel(still havent) but im doing EVERYTHING to my project and your knowledge has definitely helped me!
That’s great to hear! And good advice on the heat and lubricant!
Good suggestion on taking the whole day to do this on your own in the driveway. A joke we driveway workers like to tell is take the amount of time it takes to do the job, multiply it by 2 and that's the real estimate.
just added this to my JK, I found replacing the front control arms to adjust caster made it a lot nicer, less wondering, I added a adjustable front track bar to center the front axle, and I noticed she was more like 3.75 taller than 2.5, so I replaced the front drive shaft to cut down on floor vibration
The factory bottle jack with a drill adapter works pretty good too.
Let me for warn anyone and everyone that is doing this lift on their own. If you don't have a lift and you're using a jack and jack stands. Definitely go rent a spring compressor from your local auto part store and Definitely get ready for the rear upper shock bolts to break and that will be your biggest time consumer! Other then that I just finished up this lift in about 3 1/2 hours!👌👍 love it so far!
What do you do if those bolts break? Mine just did
All four rear shock bolts snapped. What a PIA that was to cut them out, shady af with the space you have to work with. All that's left is the spring install. Only doing a 2" lift, do I really need to mess with the rear trackbar? My kit came with a relocation bracket which I'm not thrilled about using.
Another great piece of advise that you gave,love watching and picking up the new tricks you do.picking up a needle scaler getting stuff around to tackle the tj.,also got new plasma cutter to tackle frame repair. Till next time
Stock track bar will move the axles about .6 of an inch opposite each other. And, you probably will still have to do a t-case drop or you will have a driveline vibration especially with the age of stock parts on these.
Hey Justin another great video!! I stopped by the shop a couple of weeks ago.. Your buddy that is a head fabricator for a local shop that works on high end vehicles was “borrowing” some titanium pieces for McLaren he was working on. Long story sorry but I just wanted to make sure I can get on the Jeep list for the frame repair in my 01’ Sahara.. I have everything from Safe T Cap at my house.. I also sent you an email today.. I understand there’s a 2 month lag time due to how busy you are I just want to get on the list.... keep the Jeep videos coming.. thanks
Great tip with the bottle jack! Thank you.
If a spring compressor is available, couldn’t this be used as well? Or is there insufficient room?
great suggestion for these TJs given you have to drop transfer case and add anything else to the suspension! Thank you!
I don't own a jeep or ever think I will but this is cool! Good stuff.
Older jeep is the way to go 06 or older
No bump stops in the rear?
Very informative video, and the bottle jack hack is AWESOME . Thank you so much for your knowledge.
Because they seriously kick ass! Quality vehical! When you put money into these, you don't loose! Except you have to keep going
How do you replace those front control arm bracket on the jeep. I got one that’s bad
Great video. On the front you didn't mention if you loosened the control arm bolts like you did in the rear. It looks like you did, just double checking. Thanks again.
Mine needed front and rear track bars, and I also need the fix the driveline angle due to the vibration I have now
Did you pull that shock bolt and put some never seize on it or leave it for the next sucker.
How does it ride compared to the factory springs?
Just found this video and your channel. SUBSCRIBED! Do any of your customers say anything about a vibration from not doing the transfer case drop? I'm looking to use the RC 2.5 lift as well but was wondering about driveshaft angle and vibration.
You most likely will get a vibration if you dont drop the tcase a bit. The only cases where you might not have to, is the LJ because the driveshaft is longer, and on some automatic transmission jeeps. I tend to drop all of them with the exception of the LJ
Wouldn’t a spring compressor make that easier?
This guy is a legend. Deserves a free tripod as well. Thank you so much for doing this it was very clear and precise.
I watch a video be4 this 1,guy did the same exact thing but used simple tools and it was like a quarter of the time
how can I tell if I have any lift on my jeep? I bought it and it has 33"s on it
How did the kyb shock absorbers go? they are comfortable ?
Did the customer end of needing to do a SYE kit with a 2.5” lift? I’m looking into doing a 2.5” in hopes I can save money and not have to do a SYE kit
@@braytonwillerval3942 no sye needed but you will need to lower the skid plate 1”
Did you stock spring isolators in the front work with the new springs? I just bought a kit for my 2000 Wrangler and the isolators do not fit
I know this was old, but did you skip the jounce bumpers for time or not needed anymore?
Not needed. Especially on a street vehicle. For heavy off road use I would suggest extended bump stops.
Awesome detailed video man love it!
Awesome job Justin! Boom more Jeeps :-)
Would 35's be an ok tire for a 2.5" lift kit?
No not on a 97-06 wrangler. Biggest tire you can run comfortably with no rubbing is a 32x11.50
Installed this same kit and no it wobbles like crazy. Even the rear view mirror fell off any ideas? Thanks.
Check tire pressures and get the front end aligned.
@@MorFabIndustries tire pressures are good and the alignment shop told me that it wouldn't fix the problem and when I called rough country they told me I need to adjust the caster, did you have to do this on yours?
Still fighting a bad vibration as soon as I hit 60 mph. Everything is tight and checks out like it should be. Any ideas to try?
Could my problem be that i never loosed my control arms front or back? I used your bottle jack trick. But never loosened the control arms.
Are the jeep tires 31,10.50,15? New to Jeep’s I just bought one I may do this 2.5” lift kit.
did you loosen the front control arm bolts as well?
You said you don’t need track bars but my Jeep feels looks like rear end is sticking out more the passenger side than the driver side
Yep! My too🤦
Did you have a problem with rear pinion angle after the lift? And spring bowing in the front as well
Thanks for the tip I planning to do new lift on my jeep this summer. And shocks are needing it and yes the inch lift is very correct on the break lines
Wouldn’t a spring compressor and make that easier?
I put that lift kit in as you said and now i have vibration ! help
Awesome video man I appreciate the tricks that make it a little easier!
Why wouldn't you just use a spring compression tool?
love Jeep videos
1-1/2 hours to change 4 springs and shocks on the driveway at home done it 3 times now 1-1/2 hours is the worst time it took
First of all You forgot to install new Bumpstop in the rear of that TJ & a lot easier than that bottle jack trick is to use a proper coil spring compression tool. That's what I use for both of my 2 TJs & I bought it for about $75 CND @ Princess Auto & it served me well on all my vehicles & makes it pretty much effortless.Also it is better for keeping the Geometrie of the drive train to get a lift kit that includes extended length swayer links & adjustable front differential stabilizer.
The customer requested the bump stops not be reinstalled. And also you are more than welcome to preload a spring and add an element of risk to your life. I prefer to not load a spring if I don’t have to. I’ve got several high dollar spring compressors at my disposal.
Why didn’t you put in new Bumpstops?
Customer requested not to.
Thanks for Vídeo 👍
Thanks for the video
Can you run a 33 tire with this lift?
Yes you can however I wouldn’t recommend off roading much as they will rub pretty good in the back.
@@MorFabIndustries Thanks. My TJ has 200k miles and it's pretty much a pavement queen.
Hell yeah
lol a bottle jack to drop the axle??? That is so ghetto!!!!! Such a great hack though i love it!!!!!
Undercoating job is not soo good and you did not put back the rubber stopper in the coil 😮
That is some nasty rust.
Why wouldn't you use a long extension to get that bolt out on the rear shock, instead of a bottle jack to take the springs out why not get the spring compression tool
Seems like alot of work instead of using simple tools,work smarter not harder right
Any1 agree with me,just saying
Show me an on vehicle spring compressor that is safe and easy to use. The bottle jack method allows you to work with decompressed springs and not loaded missiles. As far as safety goes, any time you don’t have to compress and load a spring, there’s one less chance of getting hurt.
Your absolutely right about safety
When you're laid out in the driveway doin this on your ass believe me safety is out the window no matter which way you do it,I did my Cherokee in my driveway with compression clamps and dude they had them springs out and new in both sides less than 10mins no issues whatsoever
@@rickybobby7229 It's awesome when it all goes to plan hahah. Compressing springs has never been a hobby of mine. When I was a kid I sent a few through the roof and across the shop so i've been gun shy ever since.
the kit comes w more parts then that lol
Where are you located
central CT
quit being cheap! Get some fluid film on that frame and inside of it!
Must be a northern jeep, she's rusty and crusty.