Finally thinking going to lift it

4x4kingx889 · **Joined:** Sun Jul 17, 2011 6:42 pm **Posts:** 235

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?

tommudd · **Posted:** Tue Sep 04, 2012 11:51 pm

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

4x4kingx889 · **Joined:** Sun Jul 17, 2011 6:42 pm **Posts:** 235

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

tommudd · **Posted:** Sun Sep 09, 2012 9:10 am

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

dgeist · **Posted:** Sun Sep 09, 2012 10:36 am

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

tommudd · **Posted:** Sun Sep 09, 2012 1:09 pm

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

4x4kingx889 · **Joined:** Sun Jul 17, 2011 6:42 pm **Posts:** 235

Also what is the difference with the 4.5 arms?

tommudd · **Posted:** Sun Sep 09, 2012 10:43 pm

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

4x4kingx889 · **Joined:** Sun Jul 17, 2011 6:42 pm **Posts:** 235

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?

tommudd · **Posted:** Mon Sep 10, 2012 10:36 am

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

4x4kingx889 · **Joined:** Sun Jul 17, 2011 6:42 pm **Posts:** 235

Thanks I went ahead and got it and will do the arms down the road

4x4kingx889 · **Joined:** Sun Jul 17, 2011 6:42 pm **Posts:** 235

Is it better to get the front end alignment done with the stock tires and wheels or the wider wheels?

dgeist · **Posted:** Wed Sep 19, 2012 4:47 pm

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

4x4kingx889 · **Joined:** Sun Jul 17, 2011 6:42 pm **Posts:** 235

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..

4x4kingx889 · **Joined:** Sun Jul 17, 2011 6:42 pm **Posts:** 235

Well I put my 245s on and they still rub in the front any sugjestions?

dgeist · **Posted:** Thu Sep 27, 2012 11:38 am

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?

tommudd · **Posted:** Thu Sep 27, 2012 11:41 am

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

4x4kingx889 · **Joined:** Sun Jul 17, 2011 6:42 pm **Posts:** 235

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

tommudd · **Posted:** Fri Sep 28, 2012 8:48 am

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

4x4kingx889 · **Joined:** Sun Jul 17, 2011 6:42 pm **Posts:** 235

I will measure it tomoorow after work but i really like these wheels hopefully i could do something else

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