Rough Country TJ 2.5" Lift
Kit Install
with progressive springs and
Rough Country 2.2 Performance shocks - page 2
Front
Installation - continued
It is easier to
install the new springs with the sway bar links
and lower track bar mount disconnected.
This allows the axle to move further and more
freely.
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sway bar link disconnected |
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spring and shocks removed |
On
most Jeeps with stock springs you will need to
remove the lower spring retainer clip - shown on
the right. Allow the axle to lower
watching the brake lines to make sure they don't
pull to far and pull out the spring. A pry
bar may come in handy to help removing the
spring.
Installing the new springs will be easier with a
coil spring compressor. It seems we "lent"
out ours and were stuck improvising.
Luckily the spring only requires a minimal
amount of compression to allow the installer to
muscle the spring in place.
Use
caution if you are going to use this method.
Place the upper section of the coil in place.
Using a ratcheting strap attach the strap to the
lower coils of the spring and loop the strap up
over the upper spring/shock mount. Tighten
on the strap down
compressing the spring. Using a pry bar
pop the spring onto the lower mount.
Rotate the spring to allow the bottom of the
spring to seat properly in the spring pocket.
After both springs are installed install the
shocks to the lower mount first then using a
floor jack raise the axle slightly. Pull
the shock apart and install the upper bushings,
washers, and nut.
Raise the axle further and reattach the sway bar
links. Reinstall the axle retainer clips
of the Jeep was equipped and raise the axle to
bear the Jeeps weight. Wait to reattach
the track bar until the Jeep is on its own
weight. Install the front tires, remove
the jack stands, lower the Jeep.
With
a helper turning the front wheel align the track
bar bolt and reinstall. Double check all
the nuts and bolts that were removed and now
it's time to do the rear.
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