Time to install my lift

[corwyyn]

OK, heres the deal. I have a 2.5" lift that I am looking at installing on my KJ. I have all the tools I should need to do it, but I need some space. I live in an apartment complex in Mesa and they frown on vehicle maintenance in the parking areas so I am asking if anyone has some spare driveway/carport/garage/yard space that they don't mind lending me for a few hours. Help will always be accepted but is NOT mandatory :D I am looking to do this either Saturday or Sunday - most likely Sunday since I may wind up working on Saturday.

Let me know if you can help out; if not I'll just do it here after the office people have left Sunday afternoon (I live right across from the office :rolleyes: ).

Thanks!

[Gordon]

Kevin,
I have lots and lots of space. A big ol' shade tree, nice cool climate too. I'm up here in Payson. Have an acre you can use to put it on and then a mountain right here to test it out on. Ha ha. Its up to you.

I know, I know, to far. I hope your going to get the alignment checked after you install the lift. Hope it turns out good.
Post up some pics of it when your done.

[GLEN REAMS]

now payson isnt to far its about a hour drive for anyone in mesa and only about a half tank of gas which isnt bad if someone is lending out the space and the tools and the mountain i for one would be more than willing to make this drive i hate the how hot mesa is:(

[tyota]

now that my yota is at Desertfab getting some cool new chrome nerf bars
you could use my drive way

[corwyyn]

Thanks for the offers guys. As for driving to Star Valley, I've driven to Tucson to help a buddy install his lift so I don't think its too far. I'll know more tomorrow as to how the weekend is panning out work-wise so I should be able to make a decision by then. OH and yes, I do plan to get the front end aligned once the lift is on. It was on another KJ before the guy got a Frankenlift so it shouldn't take very long for the parts to settle out again.
now that my yota is at Desertfab getting some cool new chrome nerf bars
you could use my drive way
You sure you're up for teh abuse that chrome nerf bars is gonna get ya?;) :p

[GLEN REAMS]

haha nick if your yota is at desert fab im goina be pissed that you were on this side of town and didnt even think to take me out to lunch especially after i drove all the way over to the old shop just to chat with ya and keep you from working

[corwyyn]

Oh thats right, your THAT Nick :D Forgot you were going to change your user name. I guess you'll be able to handle anything people want to say about the nerfs;)

[tyota]

haha nick if your yota is at desert fab im goina be pissed that you were on this side of town and didnt even think to take me out to lunch especially after i drove all the way over to the old shop just to chat with ya and keep you from working


glen I'm heading back out their tomorrow, however it will be in my sister's little rice burner car thingy to get my battery I left their for the XJ, however I was planning on heading back out there in the XJ if you want can do lunch and I'll buy:D

[tyota]

Oh thats right, your THAT Nick :D Forgot you were going to change your user name. I guess you'll be able to handle anything people want to say about the nerfs;)



nobody can dog me out better than myself, trust me, chrome nerf bars is where it's at, all the hottie asu chicks dig em'
I'm chingo bling

[GLEN REAMS]

ya i have your number and i just pmed you mine so just give me a ring i know of a few hopping spots around here to grab some grub

[tyota]

there isn't anything but dirt and old people out there

although that chick at the hotdog stand right Ironwood and the turn off to his shop is pretty hot

[tyota]

Sorry kevin for the sidetrack conversation


anyways, my driveway is open and I've installed a few spacer lifts in my time, so I actually might be of some help

[corwyyn]

nobody can dog me out better than myself, trust me, chrome nerf bars is where it's at, all the hottie asu chicks dig em'
I'm chingo bling
You gonna get the little bobble-head chihuahua toy to go on the dash :p

Sorry, showing my age with that one (I think...)

[tyota]

You gonna get the little bobble-head chihuahua toy to go on the dash :p

Sorry, showing my age with that one (I think...)



not only that, but also the little dingle berrys:eek: :D :D I said dingle berrys,

those things that hang inside, and ofcourse curb feelers, but around here I call them rock feelers:D


can't forget the chain steering wheel

[GLEN REAMS]

haha yes the chain steering wheel you cant forget thos im waiting on one i special ordered its 8" around its pretty sick they will match my 8" 100 spoke gold rims

[corwyyn]

haha yes the chain steering wheel you cant forget thos im waiting on one i special ordered its 8" around its pretty sick they will match my 8" 100 spoke gold rims
Not to mention you can drive with handcuffs on :p :eek: OK, I think that one was a bit much ;)

Ensign, set course to get this thread back on-topic - engage!

[GLEN REAMS]

haha funny thing is i have drove the jeep with handcuffs on and not any hand cuffs sherrif joe's pink isued handcuffs-long story

[corwyyn]

I did a photo-chop to see what it would look like lifted - I'll need some new tires afterwards :p
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k180/corwyyn/stuff/lifted2.jpg

[FourxDad]

Will try to PM ya with # or PM me with yours. Greg

[corwyyn]

To all the people who have generously offered me space, I thank you. Looks like I will be doing the work over in Peoria at the home of another KJ owner. Going to be in a nice cool garage (or so he says :p ) on Sunday.

Again, thanks to all who offered. This really is a kick-butt group of folks :D

[RandyT]

Well..... :confused:
Lets see the pics. Did you get er done?

[corwyyn]

Well..... :confused:
Lets see the pics. Did you get er done?
Nope, didn't get it done. I ran into a problem with the clevis (tuning fork looking thing on the front suspension) hitting the upper CV boot. I wasn't sure if it was going to be an issue but after seeing some pics from another person over on the LOST board (Liberty owners group) I don't think it was as serious as I thought. Just didn't want to tear a boot or worse while doing the lift. I'm thinking about giving it another go Sunday (today for most reading this). A friend nearby has offered his backyard, it just depends on if we can get our schedules to sync for a few hours. Wish me luck :rolleyes:

[RandyT]

Bummer!
Best of luck today then....

[corwyyn]

While I was up in Albuquerque I decided to take the time to install my lift. It was nice and cool up there (around 65 on Sunday). Heres a pic:
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k180/corwyyn/stuff/jeep01.jpg

[RandyT]

Sweet!
Was it fairly easy?

[corwyyn]

It took about 10 hours over two days, with interruptions and my going slow so as to not mess anything up. Now that I have done one and know what to expect I could probably install one in about five hours, less if there was someone helping. The two hardest parts were 1) getting the clevis fittings back into position on the lower control arms and 2) getting the second rear spring in (finally went and got a loaner spring compressor from autozone). Still need to fab up some lower bumpstops for the rear and install the front stops that came with the lift, figure I'll give it a go Saturday. I also have to replace the upper control arm on the left side since I punched a hole in the boot trying to get the upper ball joint apart. NOTE: never use a ball joint fork on a sealed, non-servicable ball joint :p