LOST JEEPS :: View topic - Front Bumpstops with 2" Lift

I'm sorry..... as re payment to you, I will now post the WHOLE story... hope you are ready as it is going to take a bit :shock:

Ok, I guess we will start with the very first meeting of the minds.... Around the end of August, I visited RL for a test fitting/measurement of rock rails. While I was there, he brought out a 2.5 KJ lift. Me being the way I am said lets put it on.... We discovered that most of the pieces would work and that info was relayed back to JBA. Late November shows up and I get a call from JBA saying that the 4.0 KK lift was almost done. I paid the good man and awaited shipment. 2 weeks go by and finally RL calls me and says he has my lift. So I'm like cool, let do this on a Saturday morning... So we set the date of the 20th, which was a Saturday....

So the days roll by and the weather was really nice here in Denver and it was looking like it was going to be warm. Thursdays rolls around and the forecast calls for a chance of snow. No worries I thought as the prediction was for a dusting. Well, with Colorado being Colorado, I decided to wake up early Saturday morning just in case the weather was bad.... Yeah it was bad. The normal drive that takes 45 minutes took me almost an hour extra because of road conditions/ idiots on the road. I 25 was snow packed and iced pretty good. I get to the springs and as soon as I get to RL house, there is like 6 inches in his drive way.... At this point, I'm already going great, but what ever. The install should be easy... NOT

I pull in to his garage, kick on the propane heater since it is only 15 degrees and get to work. I start at the rear knowing the front was going to suck, but little did I know that the rear would be the killer. I get her jacked up and torn down and start to work on the brake lines. I get the line cut and as I go to reach from my flare nut, I go OH crap. I had left them on the table at home. At this point, I have no way of getting home with out help from RL. So I go to RL and ask him for a ride. So we get in his XJ that has bald tires, and I mean bald like racing slicks and procedure to auto zone :shock:

Any way, we make it back to his house (just barely) By now it is Noon, and I haven't gotten crap done. Long story short I get the rear done by 4 while working on the front. The whole time thought, I was working in puddles of water because of melting snow and ice.

By the time I had the coil overs done, TJKJ and USAFCOP had come over and they were a huge help in finishing up the front and UCA's. By the time I was done, It was 8 pm. I say my thanks and get ready to leave. As soon as I get to I 25 ,I get a call from home that I 25 was shut down. I'm like doo doo......... SO I get off and make my way over to the back road called SH 83.... 4 hours and 75 miles later, I made it home.... Oh and that was with out having it aligned... :wink:

I think that is the most I have typed in a while

Author:	Elt31987 [ Wed Sep 30, 2009 11:18 am ]
Post subject:	Front Bumpstops with 2" Lift
I have the Daystar 2" lift which didn't come with longer bump stops. Do i need to get longer ones to prevent Rubbing with 247/75? The 2 i have found are http://jeepinbyal.com/prod-TeraFlex_Bump_Stop-653.aspx http://jeepinbyal.com/prod-Front_Bump_Stop_2_-651.aspx Any reviews on either?

Author:	Jeepin_it_real [ Wed Sep 30, 2009 7:05 pm ]
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if your lift can flex til it hits tire... so be it... lol the more flex the merrier?... haha i really dont know but i'm assuming the bigger the bump stop the less flex, which may be a good thing if you can over flex and break your suspension

Author:	Diggerfreek [ Wed Sep 30, 2009 7:16 pm ]
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The pic is jacked on the second one, but I will say I'm happy with my terra flex ones

Author:	Mr Nick [ Wed Sep 30, 2009 8:54 pm ]
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$20 EACH for pieces of polyurethane?

Author:	Diggerfreek [ Wed Sep 30, 2009 9:38 pm ]
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Mr Nick wrote: $20 EACH for pieces of polyurethane? They are so sexy

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Author:	Elt31987 [ Wed Sep 30, 2009 9:58 pm ]
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Those do look pretty nice

Author:	Boblemoche [ Wed Sep 30, 2009 10:54 pm ]
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Jeepin_it_real wrote: if your lift can flex til it hits tire... so be it... lol the more flex the merrier?... haha i really dont know but i'm assuming the bigger the bump stop the less flex, which may be a good thing if you can over flex and break your suspension front bumpstops dont change flex because the super heavyduty front sway bar is what is limiting front flex

Author:	Elt31987 [ Mon Oct 12, 2009 5:43 pm ]
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Heres some pics of the Red SkyJacker BumpStops i got from JBA Ill install them this saturday

Author:	Diggerfreek [ Mon Oct 12, 2009 7:37 pm ]
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DO IT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!! HYPNO TOAD COMMANDS YOU They are super easy to do. Just use a little bit of soap or spit on the rim and install. Personally I find it easier to insert the back rim then pull on them to get them seated

Author:	Elt31987 [ Mon Oct 12, 2009 8:48 pm ]
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Maybe ill do them in the middle of the week but ive gotta work both jobs tomorrow so its definatly not going to be tomorrow. That and its getting cold outside, snow will be here soon enough

Author:	Diggerfreek [ Mon Oct 12, 2009 8:52 pm ]
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Elt31987 wrote: Maybe ill do them in the middle of the week but ive gotta work both jobs tomorrow so its definatly not going to be tomorrow. That and its getting cold outside, snow will be here soon enough But it only takes 5 minutes ......... and snow........pftt... I'll tell you my lift story later..... good luck

Author:	Elt31987 [ Mon Oct 12, 2009 9:15 pm ]
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lol i can only imagine coming from digger

Author:	Jeepin_it_real [ Mon Oct 12, 2009 9:20 pm ]
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nice bump stops... but what interests me more is the dual monitor set up you got going there... I'm a computer Engineer major so you know how it is... haha i used to run a tri-mon set up but i'm back down to a dual with my laptop...

Author:	Diggerfreek [ Mon Oct 12, 2009 9:24 pm ]
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Elt31987 wrote: lol i can only imagine coming from digger Twas 2 days before Christmas and 65 miles from home @ Rock Lizards house...... never mind

Author:	Elt31987 [ Mon Oct 12, 2009 10:04 pm ]
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Jeepin_it_real wrote: nice bump stops... but what interests me more is the dual monitor set up you got going there... I'm a computer Engineer major so you know how it is... haha i used to run a tri-mon set up but i'm back down to a dual with my laptop... Ya i usually build a rig every year . This one has Intel Core 2 Quad Extreme QX6850 Seagate 750GB 7200RPM, 32MB, Sata Seagate 500GB 7200RPM, 16MB, Sata EVGA nForce 750i SLI FTW 8GB G.Skill 1066MHz DDR2 @ 1048MHz Swiftech H20-220 Liquid Cooling 2X EVGA Geforce GTX 260 216 Core 55nm in SLI 626/1349/1053 LG 22X Internal DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive ThermalTake Black Widow 850W PSU CoolerMaster Nvidia CM 690 Case Dual LG 22" LCD Monitors Windows Vista Home Premium 64Bit

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Author:	Elt31987 [ Mon Oct 12, 2009 10:05 pm ]
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Diggerfreek wrote: Elt31987 wrote: lol i can only imagine coming from digger Twas 2 days before Christmas and 65 miles from home @ Rock Lizards house...... never mind Now Digger im new here and even i know that your a tease when it comes to finishing your story so im going to say it now FINISH THE STORY!!!! or face permaban

Author:	Diggerfreek [ Mon Oct 12, 2009 10:09 pm ]
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Elt31987 wrote: Diggerfreek wrote: Elt31987 wrote: lol i can only imagine coming from digger Twas 2 days before Christmas and 65 miles from home @ Rock Lizards house...... never mind Now Digger im new here and even i know that your a tease when it comes to finishing your story so im going to say it now FINISH THE STORY!!!! or face permaban Oh noooooooo............... permabannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn.............................. I'll punch it out in a minute

Author:	Elt31987 [ Tue Oct 13, 2009 8:40 am ]
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Digger its been more than a few minutes

Author:	Diggerfreek [ Tue Oct 13, 2009 12:02 pm ]
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I'm sorry..... as re payment to you, I will now post the WHOLE story... hope you are ready as it is going to take a bit Ok, I guess we will start with the very first meeting of the minds.... Around the end of August, I visited RL for a test fitting/measurement of rock rails. While I was there, he brought out a 2.5 KJ lift. Me being the way I am said lets put it on.... We discovered that most of the pieces would work and that info was relayed back to JBA. Late November shows up and I get a call from JBA saying that the 4.0 KK lift was almost done. I paid the good man and awaited shipment. 2 weeks go by and finally RL calls me and says he has my lift. So I'm like cool, let do this on a Saturday morning... So we set the date of the 20th, which was a Saturday.... So the days roll by and the weather was really nice here in Denver and it was looking like it was going to be warm. Thursdays rolls around and the forecast calls for a chance of snow. No worries I thought as the prediction was for a dusting. Well, with Colorado being Colorado, I decided to wake up early Saturday morning just in case the weather was bad.... Yeah it was bad. The normal drive that takes 45 minutes took me almost an hour extra because of road conditions/ idiots on the road. I 25 was snow packed and iced pretty good. I get to the springs and as soon as I get to RL house, there is like 6 inches in his drive way.... At this point, I'm already going great, but what ever. The install should be easy... NOT I pull in to his garage, kick on the propane heater since it is only 15 degrees and get to work. I start at the rear knowing the front was going to suck, but little did I know that the rear would be the killer. I get her jacked up and torn down and start to work on the brake lines. I get the line cut and as I go to reach from my flare nut, I go OH crap. I had left them on the table at home. At this point, I have no way of getting home with out help from RL. So I go to RL and ask him for a ride. So we get in his XJ that has bald tires, and I mean bald like racing slicks and procedure to auto zone Any way, we make it back to his house (just barely) By now it is Noon, and I haven't gotten crap done. Long story short I get the rear done by 4 while working on the front. The whole time thought, I was working in puddles of water because of melting snow and ice. By the time I had the coil overs done, TJKJ and USAFCOP had come over and they were a huge help in finishing up the front and UCA's. By the time I was done, It was 8 pm. I say my thanks and get ready to leave. As soon as I get to I 25 ,I get a call from home that I 25 was shut down. I'm like doo doo......... SO I get off and make my way over to the back road called SH 83.... 4 hours and 75 miles later, I made it home.... Oh and that was with out having it aligned... I think that is the most I have typed in a while

Author:	Elt31987 [ Tue Oct 13, 2009 1:39 pm ]
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Diggerfreek wrote: I'm sorry..... as re payment to you, I will now post the WHOLE story... hope you are ready as it is going to take a bit Ok, I guess we will start with the very first meeting of the minds.... Around the end of August, I visited RL for a test fitting/measurement of rock rails. While I was there, he brought out a 2.5 KJ lift. Me being the way I am said lets put it on.... We discovered that most of the pieces would work and that info was relayed back to JBA. Late November shows up and I get a call from JBA saying that the 4.0 KK lift was almost done. I paid the good man and awaited shipment. 2 weeks go by and finally RL calls me and says he has my lift. So I'm like cool, let do this on a Saturday morning... So we set the date of the 20th, which was a Saturday.... So the days roll by and the weather was really nice here in Denver and it was looking like it was going to be warm. Thursdays rolls around and the forecast calls for a chance of snow. No worries I thought as the prediction was for a dusting. Well, with Colorado being Colorado, I decided to wake up early Saturday morning just in case the weather was bad.... Yeah it was bad. The normal drive that takes 45 minutes took me almost an hour extra because of road conditions/ idiots on the road. I 25 was snow packed and iced pretty good. I get to the springs and as soon as I get to RL house, there is like 6 inches in his drive way.... At this point, I'm already going great, but what ever. The install should be easy... NOT I pull in to his garage, kick on the propane heater since it is only 15 degrees and get to work. I start at the rear knowing the front was going to suck, but little did I know that the rear would be the killer. I get her jacked up and torn down and start to work on the brake lines. I get the line cut and as I go to reach from my flare nut, I go OH crap. I had left them on the table at home. At this point, I have no way of getting home with out help from RL. So I go to RL and ask him for a ride. So we get in his XJ that has bald tires, and I mean bald like racing slicks and procedure to auto zone Any way, we make it back to his house (just barely) By now it is Noon, and I haven't gotten crap done. Long story short I get the rear done by 4 while working on the front. The whole time thought, I was working in puddles of water because of melting snow and ice. By the time I had the coil overs done, TJKJ and USAFCOP had come over and they were a huge help in finishing up the front and UCA's. By the time I was done, It was 8 pm. I say my thanks and get ready to leave. As soon as I get to I 25 ,I get a call from home that I 25 was shut down. I'm like doo doo......... SO I get off and make my way over to the back road called SH 83.... 4 hours and 75 miles later, I made it home.... Oh and that was with out having it aligned... I think that is the most I have typed in a while lol great story i must say, but with this new lift and such you should have gone down I 25, i mean cmon you in a Jeep