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Tldelaney
TJ Enthusiast
Oh baby, freshy on deck! No more crawling under the jeep or shimmying it to get the disconnects back in place.
What about the axle swap, gears, and lockers?! I thought those were pretty good! Even the MCE’s I think will really work out for my wheelin’ situation.
Thanks! This should be interesting. It took me a long time to succumb and buy this thing.
I’d put lockers up there. But now all you’ll have to do is air down and go wheeling then air up to go home.What about the axle swap, gears, and lockers?! I thought those were pretty good! Even the MCE’s I think will really work out for my wheelin’ situation.
Finished the AntiRock install. To start I adjusted to 13.8* on one side. The other side is 11.8*. They are on the same splines, so I could not figure out the reason for the difference. I put it it in the 3rd hole (farthest from the bumper).
Tldelaney
TJ Enthusiast
Yes please let us know if the forum is exaggerating or its true what they say
We'd never lie to you
It's true what they say.Yes please let us know if the forum is exaggerating or its true what they say
Nice upgrade @JMT. Glad you finally figured it out
FWIW, my links were different lengths too. I don't think they cut the splines in any relationship with each other, rotationally.
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thanks for the assurance that I didn’t get a bad rod with mis-rolled splines! I’ll take it out tomorrow and see what differences I observe. I expect some differences in body roll. It feels fine on the street. Just like I have a sway bar.It's true what they say.
Nice upgrade @JMT. Glad you finally figured it out
FWIW, my links were different lengths too. I don't think they cut the splines in any relationship with each other, rotationally.
WHAT??? U didn't take it out today?? I'm shocked and disappointed. Where are your priorities? You need to spend a week and reeducation camp...
Must remember, Install new parts-—-Take for test drive to local wheelin spot...
Must remember, Install new parts-—-Take for test drive to local wheelin spot...
Must remember, Install new parts-—-Take for test drive to local wheelin spot...
Must remember, Install new parts-—-Take for test drive to local wheelin spot...
Must remember, Install new parts-—-Take for test drive to local wheelin spot...
Must remember, Install new parts-—-Take for test drive to local wheelin spot...
Man, I was sitting there at 3pm saying, should I go out, should I go out? @voodooridr had just come over to buy the MC rear shock bracket extensions and visit. Nice guy BTW. I look forward to wheelin with him a bit. He just moved here and had to get back to unpacking boxes. I hate moving. So, I sat and thought and checked my stocks, again, and finally just took a shower and said, tomorrow.
I’ve got a few things to get straight tomorrow,especially the SWR on my new antenna, and trying out the AntiRock.
More good news today, I changed out the bulbs in my new headlights with some I had from the previous set that were Philips 120% or something like that. Definitely brighter. I’m very happy with the light situation up front, especially now. They’re really bright like they were before. Stock TJ lights really suck!
More boxes arrived today from the FedEx Santa Claus
I’ve got a few things to get straight tomorrow,especially the SWR on my new antenna, and trying out the AntiRock.
More good news today, I changed out the bulbs in my new headlights with some I had from the previous set that were Philips 120% or something like that. Definitely brighter. I’m very happy with the light situation up front, especially now. They’re really bright like they were before. Stock TJ lights really suck!
More boxes arrived today from the FedEx Santa Claus
I actually really love the subtleness of these headlights. I was able to hide the turn signal in the headlight and no one would ever know just looking at the Jeep. I think it is an understated elegant mod, and I have you to thank for the idea and link. I don’t think most who read this thread picked up on what has happened.
We’re going to build it up! You’ve got a good plan with the 3”+1.25”. Just let me know when you want to do it. Do you also plan a MMl, or do you already have one?
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MML's aren't that expensive and are not hard to install. They will also help your rear driveline angles on top of putting your fan back where it needs to be. And you don't want to lower the radiator as that would make it easier for rocks to take out the bottom tank.
The MML's that are just blocks & longer bolts are inexpensive and you retain your stock motor mounts. Just make sure that they are in good condition.
