Ordered Frankenlift II for my 2005 KJ yesterday

jrs05kj · **Posted:** Fri Apr 22, 2011 8:20 am

I didn't have much going on so I decided to start removing the stock suspension. My plan is to also put on Goodyear DuraTrac 245/75/16 on the stock rims. I have read a lot of information posted here that made my decision on what lift to buy a lot easier. Here are a few pics from stock setup. As you can see the front end is sagging pretty good.
Shaft angle passenger side.

Shaft angle drivers side

Tires that were on the KJ when I bought it 225/75/16

Passenger side before lift

Drivers side before lift

Drivers side strut removed

Passenger side strut removed

Stock springs and struts

The lift will be here in 6 days. I will post some pictures when I get the lift installed and tires on. Thanks to all of you that posted your experiences with lift tare down and install.

tommudd · **Posted:** Fri Apr 22, 2011 9:18 am

You removed the lower control arms to install the lift?
or??

By the way welcome to LOST

jrs05kj · **Posted:** Fri Apr 22, 2011 11:08 am

No, the lower control arms are still on. Looking at the pictures might be deceiving because of where I tied up the brake calipers. Thanks for the welcome.

tommudd · **Posted:** Fri Apr 22, 2011 12:20 pm

Man two hours sleep does stupid things to your eyesight :ROTFL:

ktmwoodsman · **Joined:** Wed Apr 13, 2011 4:44 am **Posts:** 24

Where did you order from and how much if you don't mind me asking? Thanks

Pote · **Posted:** Mon Apr 25, 2011 3:31 pm

ahaaa, you had a lowrider just like I did before March 18th!!!!

while yer waiting for it to arrive...might as well start pounding that pinch weld over for those new sized tires. :lol:

jrs05kj · **Posted:** Tue Apr 26, 2011 3:14 pm

ktmwoodsman wrote:

Where did you order from and how much if you don't mind me asking? Thanks

Ordered it from http://www.boulderbars.com/frankenlift.htm and the price was $1046.58 plus shipping which was $98.32 with standard shipping. I just bit the bullet and ordered it from this site because it is pre assembled and I didn't want to mess with compressing the springs in the front. I just recently heard of a guy that wasn't careful and the spring got away from him and it shot through his garage wall. Thankfully, he did not get hurt. I like my garage without an extra hole in it. The lift is supposed to be delivered tomorrow and I get the tires and alignment on Friday. Getting anxious to see the new setup.

jrs05kj · **Posted:** Tue Apr 26, 2011 3:18 pm

Pote wrote:

ahaaa, you had a lowrider just like I did before March 18th!!!!

while yer waiting for it to arrive...might as well start pounding that pinch weld over for those new sized tires. :lol:

Do you have any pictures of the pinch weld before and after? I have never had to do this modification before. Thanks.

jrs05kj · **Posted:** Tue Apr 26, 2011 4:24 pm

jrs05kj wrote:

Pote wrote:

ahaaa, you had a lowrider just like I did before March 18th!!!!

while yer waiting for it to arrive...might as well start pounding that pinch weld over for those new sized tires. :lol:

Do you have any pictures of the pinch weld before and after? I have never had to do this modification before. Thanks.

Never mind, I found a post that explained it.

Is this what it should look like? Before the BFH?

After BFH?

I don't have any time to fix the plastic right now, but I will after the lift and tires.

EricR · **Posted:** Tue Apr 26, 2011 4:54 pm

jrs05kj · **Posted:** Mon May 02, 2011 7:52 pm

Just got the lift on and new tires on today. There was a delay getting the rear springs due to the tornados in Kentucky.

I havent measured the height yet, but it is a lot higher than stock. I am happy with how it turned out. Now if I can get it back from my 17 year old son, I can enjoy it........

liquidxit2 · **Posted:** Mon May 02, 2011 9:51 pm

Nice! cant wait to see delivered on the ups site so I can install mine. Looks great!

Ordered Frankenlift II for my 2005 KJ yesterday

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