I have been trying to sort thru all the lift post before I get a lift and still have questions/concerns. I just got Rubicon takeoffs from craigslist and have money saved up. So I’m looking to get this done real soon. I just need to convince myself this is the way to go. If you wanted to do the lift correctly what else would you do? I want to do it right the first time.

Would you get Al’s arms? How much complexity does it add to the install? Would you cut the pockets if you get the 4.5's?

Should you get extend the brake lines? Jeep in by Al has some stainless steel lines for a 2.5" lift and rear lines if you have rear disks calipers? Do you have to order both if get a lift and have rear disk calipers?

Extended bump stop/ hockey pucks? I don't get this at all just no its an issue.

Does adding a winch and bumper or detours back bone effect which frankenlift you should pick?

Would you honestly attempt to do this yourself if it is your only vehicle and you have no idea what you’re doing and are horrible at reading directions?

Would you eventually re gear if you run 245/75/16 or just anything bigger or just would you just drive in right lane going up hills. I like to drive fast and already get the rpm really high.

ps did i forget anything?

louder2kj wrote:
Should you get extend the brake lines? Jeep in by Al has some stainless steel lines for a 2.5" lift and rear lines if you have rear disks calipers? Do you have to order both if get a lift and have rear disk calipers?


Not needed unless you have an 05+, and then it will be the rear only (not sure of your year). If you do, All J's has a rear brake line extender bracket thingy that does what it needs to get you right, think it's 30 bucks.

Don't worry The Frankenlift is the best proven lift out there, the next closest thing is a straight OME. But with the Frankie it comes pre assembled, and it sits a tad higher.



The A arms aren't necessary, but they help bring the alignment back into specs. If you do get the 4.5's it's an easy thing to cut the pockets. They are easy to install, 4 more bolts and your done.



Not needed unless you have an 05+, and then it will be the rear only (not sure of your year). If you do, All J's has a rear brake line extender bracket thingy that does what it needs to get you right, think it's 30 bucks.



The Frankie comes with new bump stops for the rear, Front is not needed, but I would recommend the TerraFlex ones to keep you from over compressing, or blowing a strut by accident.



Nope, They are essentially all the same, only difference being what brand struts and shocks you want.



Yep, many people (myself included) have installed this in their driveway. Only a set of basic tools are required, and depending if you have some one helping you between 3-5 hours of your time.



I still run the 3.73's and 265/75's and I do fine... But in your neck of the country, the hills are a little bit bigger... I would recommend going down to 4.10's.



Don't think so, but you may consider a locker while you are getting the gears done.

Thanks for the help everyone.
One more question: If I lift it myself it would be in Colorado Springs, is it ok to drive around 90 miles to Denver before I get an alignment done?