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Nailed2cross · **Posted:** Sat Mar 15, 2008 2:52 am

im installing my rustys 2.5 inch lift and ive come to a stand still....i am at the point of putting the strut back in and have done it and now i am trying to get the clevis back on and in and i have te spring compressed too, im stuck.. do i need to undo the UBJ to fix this... thanks for all the help in advanced.

Ryan

Frostednutz · **Posted:** Sat Mar 15, 2008 3:31 am

yes and then get your hands on a ratchting strap.

moose · **Posted:** Sat Mar 15, 2008 8:04 am

or use a friend with a 5-6' 2x4 to pry against the frame to get it moved where it needs to be...

KJ04 wrote:

moose wrote:

polock wrote:

grab a 2x4? why

http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=12860&start=0
(page 2 for the 2x4)

Moose is talking about trying to get the lower clevis fork bolt back in when installing the Frankie because of the longer lenght of the strut assembly. A lot of people go through he11 fighting with that bolt.

KJ04 · **Posted:** Sat Mar 15, 2008 8:05 am

Nailed2cross wrote:

im installing my rustys 2.5 inch lift and ive come to a stand still....i am at the point of putting the strut back in and have done it and now i am trying to get the clevis back on and in and i have te spring compressed too, im stuck.. do i need to undo the UBJ to fix this... thanks for all the help in advanced.

Ryan

The lower swaybar link bolt and the upper BJ needs to be disconnected, raise new strut assembly up in to the fender and put strutplate nuts on loosely to hold, then put strut fork on and get the lower bolt in and tighten it, and the upper clevis bolt. then put floor jack under lower A-arm and raise to reconnect the upper BJ nut. Then connect swaybar link, put tires back on, lower to ground and then tighten strutplate nuts, install battery and air box.

Jeep Dawg · **Posted:** Sat Mar 15, 2008 9:34 am

Yea man make sure you use a rachet strap. That is what I did. It will make you life EASYER!

I just did my lift last week

if you use a 2x4 against the frame, make sure you are careful not to slip and tear one of your boots.

Nailed2cross · **Posted:** Sat Mar 15, 2008 9:37 am

thanks guys for all the help I will post pics. Thanks again Ryan javascript:emoticon('8)')

MoabRox · **Posted:** Sat Mar 15, 2008 12:23 pm

I am installing my lift next weekend. How do you use the ratchet strap?

Jeep Dawg · **Posted:** Sat Mar 15, 2008 6:34 pm

This is how you do it dude!

This is not my pictures or my work. I used this EXACT picture to do mine and it was AWSOME. You will find a few holes on your front skid plate. This works very well.
You will need 2 people and also good idea to use a 2nd floor jack. It will get hard and you will feel pressure, this is why we used a 2nd jack stand.

Take your time and it will work. It took me 5 mins to get it done.

MoabRox · **Posted:** Sat Mar 15, 2008 6:46 pm

Thanks Jeep Dawg that helped. Now I see what you are talking about. Hopefully all will go well with my install. I will be using hand tools and a set of spring compressors so I am a little scared.

Jeep Dawg · **Posted:** Sat Mar 15, 2008 7:12 pm

No Problem Moab. That is what we are all here for.\
\Be careful with your spring comps.
Take your time.

I am glad I did not have to go that direction.

Here is the fourm I used before I did my Frankenlift. I hope it helps you like it did for me

http://www.jeepkj.com/forum/showthread.php?t=29193

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