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moose · **Posted:** Tue Oct 24, 2006 9:29 pm

detroit_doc wrote:

I had that problem as well. I removed the jack I had under the a-arm, put an adjustable wrench between the upper control arm and spindle and used it as a lever to put more pressure on the ball joint. I was finally able to get it to go.

Just a note, I am in the process of pulling my frankenlift back off. Both the spindle and the upper ball joints were smacking the springs. Just driving down the paved road, the suspension sounds like it is beating itself to death. I got no help from All-Js. I hope you have better luck. Let us know.

I hate to say drive to Dayton, but I'm sure Eddo & I could get it on in no time (I hate to speak for you Eddo). The other thought (other than return it for a Rusty's) is to meet near Toledo over Thanksgiving. I'm sure we can use my folk's garage, my brother and his tools to get it on. Anyways, I'll be in Toledo all that week.

detroit_doc · **Posted:** Tue Oct 24, 2006 9:45 pm

Thanks for the offer Moose, but it's going back to All-J. It just doesn't look very well engineered to me, and it just doesn't work as advertised. It's definately not what I expected from a $1000 lift. I'm very good mechanically, and I'm sure I could make it work. But I shouldn't have to. Not for that kind of money.

moose · **Posted:** Tue Oct 24, 2006 9:52 pm

detroit_doc wrote:

Thanks for the offer Moose, but it's going back to All-J. It just doesn't look very well engineered to me, and it just doesn't work as advertised. It's definately not what I expected from a $1000 lift. I'm very good mechanically, and I'm sure I could make it work. But I shouldn't have to. Not for that kind of money.

I know what you mean. Save the $ and get a Rusty's or a RevTek. I'm not sure we get enough rock out here to justify anything more than a spacer lift... If I wouldn't have gotten Miah's used, I'd have gone Rusty's or RevTek. Guess I'll never know if a spacer would have been good enough.... The offer still stands if you get one and want to put it on over Turkey weekend.

detroit_doc · **Posted:** Tue Oct 24, 2006 10:01 pm

Thanks for the offer Moose. I'll keep it in mind, but I think I'm a little gun-shy about trying another lift.

If you know anyone who wants a smoking deal on 5 245/75/R16 MTRs mounted (and balanced) on 5 Cragar soft 8s let me know. They only have about 100 miles on them and I'll let them go for $500 if someone wants to pick them up.

FastTRX · **Posted:** Tue Oct 24, 2006 10:22 pm

Wow...I'm a bit puzzled by this thread but also glad I stumbled upon it. I have mixed feelings now about the Frankenlift after reading this. I don't know what to say...I surely don't want to talk bad things on All-J, but this is wierd that you've had this case Detroit...I'm sorry to hear about your luck.

Anyhow...whats your reason for getting rid of the Wheels and tires? I was talking to someone about some Moabs but I honestly can't get over your deal. $500 for the set is really good. Just confused why your getting rid of them?

I could be interested but dont hold me to anything right now.

detroit_doc · **Posted:** Tue Oct 24, 2006 10:36 pm

FastTRX,

I'm selling the wheels and tires because they are too big to run without a lift. My experience with the frankenlift has really put me off on lifting the liberty. I already have way too much time, effort, money and frustration invested. So I'm just trying to cut my loses and move on.

I'll probably get some pictures of the wheels and tires this weekend and post them up to a few for-sale forums.

moose · **Posted:** Wed Oct 25, 2006 8:32 am

detroit_doc wrote:

FastTRX,

I'm selling the wheels and tires because they are too big to run without a lift. My experience with the frankenlift has really put me off on lifting the liberty. I already have way too much time, effort, money and frustration invested. So I'm just trying to cut my loses and move on.

I'll probably get some pictures of the wheels and tires this weekend and post them up to a few for-sale forums.

I understand how you feel. Take the weekend to think about it. A 2" RevTek would fix it up nice and wouldn't have all these problems...

Science_Guy · **Posted:** Wed Oct 25, 2006 9:31 am

moose wrote:

detroit_doc wrote:

FastTRX,

I'm selling the wheels and tires because they are too big to run without a lift. My experience with the frankenlift has really put me off on lifting the liberty. I already have way too much time, effort, money and frustration invested. So I'm just trying to cut my loses and move on.

I'll probably get some pictures of the wheels and tires this weekend and post them up to a few for-sale forums.

I understand how you feel. Take the weekend to think about it. A 2" RevTek would fix it up nice and wouldn't have all these problems...

I would go with a Rusty myself...

FastTRX · **Posted:** Wed Oct 25, 2006 11:43 am

Science_Guy...I'll be curious to see how you like your Rustys after this weekend. I'm just in search of a lift that will work for me...and I've recently been looking at all the options. Can't wait to wheel w/ you guys and see everybodys rigs and how they all work!

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