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[Toolman]

Thanks for the kind words.
So yesterday I drove it around a bit and found the sway bar bolt was hitting the spring bucket at full compression and the antirock was skimming the sides of the grill. Bummer I didn't catch this when I was getting my exercise - I mean, exercising the suspension. Probably because the monster 1/2" bolt and nylock hanging off the link wasn't installed at the time. No biggy I just lowered the holes about 1" and that fixed the 2 problems I was having and then I was able to hit the dips at full speed and feel those poly urethane bump stops going to work loosening the filings in my teeth.

Hindsight :
By removing the tire carrier, front bumper and winch plate and cargo area storage unit, the jeep raised up quite a bit about 3"-4" in the rear , 2" in the front. I also picked up a set of used 37 " MTR's cheap and installed them on some TR Beadlocks I had left over from the buggy which raised it up another inch. I bought some used 3.5" RE springs from "Flatout" and installed them. I liked it low but that gave me 1.5" of up travel so I added 1" puck (need 4.5 RE springs in front) After reworking the track bar and sway bar mounts both frame and axle side for the high steer set up. I can say that I'm very pleased with it's road manners, The alignment is as close as I can get it with a tape measure and it coasts nice to the left on a flat road, crown road it drives straight. The tires and still need to be balanced. I'm liking the anti rock, although when I disconnected it I didn't notice much of a difference except going through a dip at an angle. The body is tied so tightly to the frame now that there is virtually no body roll going around a corner like before. The power steering isn't straining just making a simple U-turn like before which I thought with the bigger tires would make it strain worse. Nope. The stock pitman arm and high steer angles make good use of leverage. Force is traveling in a straight line. I still plan to install the Howe Hydro assist, I just need to accumulate a few more parts and really test out what I've done so far.
It was a lot of work but well worth it, and I love how it looks and drives.

I can't wait to get it out on the trail anyone ready next weekend ?

[dirtman13]

Looks good. Nice work.

[inVERt'D]

Yeah, looks sharp, Mike

[aw12345]

Looking sweet

[Toolman]

It runs and drives now tomorrow I will test it





I need to get it aligned and balance the tires somehow.

[Toolman]

Look'n good Mike. When are we go'n wheel'n?

Next weekend, I'm sick of the garage.

[Tumbleweed13]

Look'n good Mike. When are we go'n wheel'n?

[1 Bad F N Z]

Looks great. When I did my build I actually measured the garage door opening and used it as a maximum height for the Jeep. Kept me low to the ground and don't need to air down each time.

Well take the rear tires off and roll it out on jacks. Kevin

[Toolman]

those are nice and easier to make than the teraflex, I was looking for some redneck engineering.

[inVERt'D]

I got my Sway bar link mounts here.
http://blackmagicbrakes.com/Jeep_Co-Op.php

That's an interesting option. Price is definitely more reasonable. The Teraflex style mounts to spring perch and swoops around outboard. Really the only other way to do it is off the inner C like those you've got. It's almost enough to make a guy want coilovers.

[curtis]

I got my Sway bar link mounts here.
http://blackmagicbrakes.com/Jeep_Co-Op.php

[inVERt'D]

Correction: I guess "Sway Bar Link Mounts" is a better description and what Teraflex calls them.

http://www.quadratec.com/products/16191_101X_PG.htm

[inVERt'D]

It's on to the sway bar mounts if the track bar doesn't hit anything at full compression, if anyone has done this mod chime in with some pics on how you did the link mounts.

I haven't used them or done exactly what you're doing, but since you're going high-steer and keeping your coils(?) you might check out Teraflex's sway bar relocators. They used to be about $100 a pair, but you could make your own.

[aw12345]

You have been a busy boy Mike, nice progress

[Toolman]

It'll be fine with a roll up garage door, problem is the old style door eat's up about 5"- 6" of clearance. I had to make a choice when I spent the money, cheap garage door now or Jeep parts . choice was clear, I'll buy a nicer garage door later when Jeep is finished. I am keeping in mind the max height with soft top on so that I can drive right in and out. I was actually surprised and very happy it fit, I thought I'd have to replace garage door immediately. There are some structural issues that need to be addressed for a new door to look and fit proper. No biggy I just need a little time to get it done, and I'm sure the 2nd time I have to air down to get it in will be enough motivation.