Rough country 3.5 lift on zj

[Redsonja]

Hey all, I'm helping a buddy put a rough country 3.5 inch lift on his zj tmrw morning. Anything out of the ordinary that we should look out for? Problem areas or tips that could make for an easier time?

Thanks for any input


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[JackstandJohnny]

Stock trackbars can be a pain to remove and lower control arms might be to long.  Stock shocks I'm the front can be a pain too if there's a lot of rust

[LEMON-AID JAY]

Use anti seize on all the bolts when reinstalling them cause it will need to come apart again in the future  

[binare]

Pffft, anti seize is for pussies and smart people!

[Redsonja]

Thanks for the input guys.

I had him spray everything with penetrating oil for the last few days constantly so hopefully that helps a bit with rust. Owning a jdm truck I tend to forget how much I hate rusty hardware.

I don't know why I agree to these things. I know he still won't come wheel the thing with me! Haha


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[TL-Iguana]

This -

Use anti seize on all the bolts when reinstalling them cause it will need to come apart again in the future 

And also this.
Since your taking it all apart, purchase and install Clayton springs instead to soften the ride

[Redsonja]

Clayton springs? Never heard of. He ordered springs with the kit. Can't remember if he is cheaping out and moving fronts to the rear or actually listened to me and got 4 new springs.

I was pushing for old man emu from the get go but both if us being ex winnipegers he is as cheap and stubborn as me.


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[WhiteOut]

If you guys runs into issues, PM me and I can probably swing by.

[Redsonja]

If you guys runs into issues, PM me and I can probably swing by.

That is very very nice of you to offer.

Hopefully it goes pretty smooth.


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[hps4evr]

I was pushing for old man emu from the get go but both if us being ex winnipegers he is as cheap and stubborn as me.

I'm from Winnipeg too, I remember how cheap people were...

[priceless]

Remember to pre load the bushings when retorquing control arms and what not.

Torquing them in the air at full droop, will force them to stay in a position they dont nomally ride in... this leads to premature distruction. 

[JackstandJohnny]

I can see why you guys left Winnipeg........



RC springs are fine. Their shocks are poopy. I Actually like my RC springs. It's all I like RC though. And FYI putting the front springs to the rear is fine. They are almost identical to aftermarket 4" springs!

[binare]

Nice thing about RC springs is that they are typically longer, harder to unseat.

[Redsonja]

Remember to pre load the bushings when retorquing control arms and what not.

Torquing them in the air at full droop, will force them to stay in a position they dont nomally ride in... this leads to premature distruction. 

Thanks. Good thing to keep in mind


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[Sean778]

Johnny mentioned that the trackbacks are a PITA, which he would know.  What he didn't say is that the bloody torx screw on top is in there with loctite, and if you don't cook it with a torch or something first, you may be breaking tools and cutting that mother out.  Please heat it up first, we put enough leverage on that part in the past that John started to lift the old ZJ a bit and it still didn't budge.