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| Author: | 4x4kingx889 [ Tue Sep 04, 2012 11:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Finally thinking going to lift it |
I am going to order my lift this week for my CRD thinking of the frankinlift from alljs now doe's the premium kit come ready out of the box? How long doe's this take to install? I only have 3 day's off work a week and this is my DD? |
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| Author: | tommudd [ Tue Sep 04, 2012 11:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Finally thinking going to lift it |
Frankenlift's come ready to install Make sure you tell them you have a CRD Installation is very easy even first timers should be only 4-5 hours make sure to schedule an alignment right away as well |
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| Author: | 4x4kingx889 [ Sun Sep 09, 2012 12:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Finally thinking going to lift it |
Ok also will it clear my 245/75/16 tires? There on wider wheels and even with pounded pinch weld it rubed on full turn/flex |
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| Author: | tommudd [ Sun Sep 09, 2012 9:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Finally thinking going to lift it |
Should be no problem EXCEPT since we don't know what wheels/ backspacing / width that could give you issues best is 16X7 with 4 inches of backspacing |
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| Author: | dgeist [ Sun Sep 09, 2012 10:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Finally thinking going to lift it |
tommudd wrote: Frankenlift's come ready to install Make sure you tell them you have a CRD Installation is very easy even first timers should be only 4-5 hours make sure to schedule an alignment right away as well Been meaning to ask this myself, but since I'm going to run my old tires until I make an appt to have them installed AFTER the lift is put in, should I just wait for everything to get the alignment? I've read spring lifts can take a bit to "settle" and I want the alignment done with the new tires if possible. How long does one take to "settle" springs? Dan |
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| Author: | tommudd [ Sun Sep 09, 2012 1:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Finally thinking going to lift it |
Need to go ahead and do an alignment right away then depending on how and where you drive depends on how long it takes to break in Take it out at least and brake hard a few times to seat them in, go over some speed bumps/railroad tracks etc You'll be able to tell by measurements when its settling in then have another alignment done |
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| Author: | 4x4kingx889 [ Sun Sep 09, 2012 10:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Finally thinking going to lift it |
Also what is the difference with the 4.5 arms? |
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| Author: | tommudd [ Sun Sep 09, 2012 10:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Finally thinking going to lift it |
When lifted the JBA 4.5s ball joints are angled differently than stock sitting the tire at a better angle to get the alignment into specs. Plus the ball joint is replaceable where as the stockers you have to replace the whole arm |
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| Author: | 4x4kingx889 [ Sun Sep 09, 2012 11:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Finally thinking going to lift it |
http://www.boulderbars.com/frankenlift_crd.htm this is the lift im going to order is this the correct one? also where do I get those arms? do I really need them? doe's it make it harder to install everthing? |
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| Author: | tommudd [ Mon Sep 10, 2012 10:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Finally thinking going to lift it |
Yes those will work you can buy the springs and shocks from AllJs or JeepinByAl JeepinByAl also have the UCAs Do you need them..... no are they an upgrade and make it easier to align and last longer...yes |
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| Author: | 4x4kingx889 [ Mon Sep 10, 2012 7:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Finally thinking going to lift it |
Thanks I went ahead and got it and will do the arms down the road |
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| Author: | 4x4kingx889 [ Tue Sep 11, 2012 8:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Finally thinking going to lift it |
Is it better to get the front end alignment done with the stock tires and wheels or the wider wheels? |
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| Author: | dgeist [ Wed Sep 19, 2012 4:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Finally thinking going to lift it |
4x4kingx889 wrote: Is it better to get the front end alignment done with the stock tires and wheels or the wider wheels? Some would say it doesn't matter much, and your results will vary, but since you're not dealing with all right angles, the small variations in tire size and location in relation to all the pivot points do make a difference. Same applies with a lift or even replacing sloppy ball joints. Mudd's comments above hold here. If you have the option, do the alignment with the size and wheels you're going to be using. If you don't have them and you plan on doing any significant amount of driving (i.e. not just from the house to the tire shop), then get the alignment done with what you have for road safety if nothing else. It's not worth the risk to save a few bucks. A good shop will sometimes give you a break on a followup "tweak" if you explain the situation and if you show them you will be a repeat customer. Most of the places that offer "lifetime alignment" for some bargain price aren't offering you much except to be a captive audience for their tires. I've yet to have a good alignment done by <insert national chain that has two tire brands under the same sign>. Every location I've been to spends about 1/4 the amount of time on a job compared to an actual full service mechanic with the proper tools. They're not just fast becuase they do it all day. They cut corners and you really do get what you pay for. Dan |
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| Author: | 4x4kingx889 [ Thu Sep 20, 2012 6:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Finally thinking going to lift it |
Got it done in about 5 hours easier then i thought i will get front end done this week but they dident give me a sticker.. |
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| Author: | 4x4kingx889 [ Sat Sep 22, 2012 5:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Finally thinking going to lift it |
Well I put my 245s on and they still rub in the front any sugjestions? |
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| Author: | dgeist [ Thu Sep 27, 2012 11:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Finally thinking going to lift it |
4x4kingx889 wrote: Well I put my 245s on and they still rub in the front any sugjestions? Where's the rubbing? If it's the back, then pounding the pinch-weld should help. If it's the front, then some trimming of the fender liner may be needed. Got pics? |
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| Author: | tommudd [ Thu Sep 27, 2012 11:41 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Finally thinking going to lift it |
What wheels are you using ? I know you said before they were wider, depending on width and backspacing that could be an issue Has the alignment been done ? also height , measure from middle of the wheel to bottom of flare |
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| Author: | 4x4kingx889 [ Fri Sep 28, 2012 2:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Finally thinking going to lift it |
There procomps 8 inches wide and i forget the backspacing I think its 3.75 there 245/75/16 terra tracs yeah its aligned I don't think its a hgt issue because it rubs off sway bar at full turn |
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| Author: | tommudd [ Fri Sep 28, 2012 8:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Finally thinking going to lift it |
4x4kingx889 wrote: There procomps 8 inches wide and i forget the backspacing I think its 3.75 there 245/75/16 terra tracs yeah its aligned I don't think its a hgt issue because it rubs off sway bar at full turn There in lies part of the problem wheels too wide for the size tires backspacing also messing you up Good size lifted is 16X7 with 4 inches of backspacing I'm running MOABs which are 8 inches wide but 5 inches of backspacing so cuts down on much if any rubbing Get the right wheels will help a ton what height are you sitting at now, bottom of flare to middle of the wheel |
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| Author: | 4x4kingx889 [ Fri Sep 28, 2012 12:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Finally thinking going to lift it |
I will measure it tomoorow after work but i really like these wheels hopefully i could do something else |
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