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outlaw

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Installing a lift...
« on: June 18, 2008, 07:24:19 PM »
so I just ordered a 4" rubicon express lift for my YJ. Ive never done this before any tips or is it pretty basic stuff?

Dragonmaster

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Re: Installing a lift...
« Reply #1 on: June 18, 2008, 09:14:10 PM »
Pretty basic if you've got a jack and a socket set, tape measure and some wrenches you're good to go.

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Re: Installing a lift...
« Reply #2 on: June 18, 2008, 09:59:15 PM »
so I just ordered a 4" rubicon express lift for my YJ. Ive never done this before any tips or is it pretty basic stuff?

Pen lube on the shackle bolts, Ubolts, and hangers......   :)
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Re: Installing a lift...
« Reply #3 on: June 19, 2008, 07:02:53 AM »
Pen lube on the shackle bolts, Ubolts, and hangers......   :)

Exactly, start soaking ALL the bolts about 1 week before and they should be good to go when you install the lift.  If you don't have an impact gun, a good 18" breaker bar will be needed.
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