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Huck's Work Party

  1. huck271 Subscriber
    #118 Sep 2012, 8:51 PM

    Who wants to Party? (I mean work) I need to install my new lift kit on the White Jeep and I am soliciting the help of all those who want to participate. I am not in a huge rush but would like to do either this weekend 9/22/12 or the weekend after the camp out 10/6/12. Here is what we will be installing at that time.



    Bolt on Coilover kit front and rear

    Replacing factory axles with different factory axles (swaping unlocked 35 & 44 for locked 44 & 44)

    Adjustable Control arms front and rear

    Drag link flip kit in front and rear



    There shouldn't be any welding or cutting (other than some plastic on the fender liner) as this is a bolt on kit. I have an air compressor and air tools to help make this install go more quickly. I am working with Jack Stands and doing this in the garage so that may slow us down a bit.



    Lunch is on me for those who decide to attend and assist.



    I plan on starting at 8am and trying to finish by 2p so I can still make Lauren's game. If I can get 90% done by 2p that would be awesome and I can finish it on Sunday. I may even try to get a head start going on Friday.



    Let me know if you can make it this Saturday 9/22/12 or if not would the 10/6/12 date work better. If enough people can't make it I will reschedule to the 6th.



    Thanks,

    Huck





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  2. huck271 started this Subscriber
    #218 Sep 2012, 8:54 PM

    Update.. I also have an evap canister relocation kit I might as well install while we have the axles out from underneath the vehicle.



    Huck

  3. Guest former user
    #319 Sep 2012, 7:04 AM

    Would love to make it but both weekends are unfortunately booked. I'll join in if there's additional work to be done on a following weekend.

  4. BKGM Jeepers President Joined: June 2003
    #419 Sep 2012, 7:31 AM

    I'll check my calendar to see when I can help you out. Better be good lunch!



    Are you running coil overs with factory-length arms?

    Kathleen and Brad
  5. Josh Subscriber
    #519 Sep 2012, 8:05 AM

    I can help on 10/6 for a few hours if that is the date you select. Sounds like a cool build up. Coilovers on a JK, sweet!

    Semper Fi
  6. JohnDF Member Joined: July 2003
    #619 Sep 2012, 12:32 PM

    Not available either day.

    I used to wheel a lot. . .
  7. Fred Subscriber
    #719 Sep 2012, 1:49 PM

    My weekends are booked up for a while too.

  8. scoped Subscriber
    #819 Sep 2012, 5:58 PM

    I am very interested as I want to do the bolt in coilovers on my jeep

  12. huck271 started this Subscriber
    #1219 Sep 2012, 10:55 PM
    "scoped" wrote: I am very interested as I want to do the bolt in coilovers on my jeep

    Are you free this weekend?

  13. scoped Subscriber
    #1320 Sep 2012, 2:49 PM

    I should be but don't base it on me - my mechanic skills are weak in comparission to alot of the guys.

  14. huck271 started this Subscriber
    #1420 Sep 2012, 8:25 PM
    "scoped" wrote: I should be but don't base it on me - my mechanic skills are weak in comparission to alot of the guys.

    Sounds perfect I am really just looking for extra hands. So far it's just Reed and I so any one else is a bonus.



    Huck

  15. scoped Subscriber
    #1522 Sep 2012, 8:50 AM

    If you are doing anything today - just send me a pm w/ time and place

  16. huck271 started this Subscriber
    #1622 Sep 2012, 9:14 AM

    Started at 8 a.m. its 910 now we have completely remove the front axle about to start installing tower brackets



    Huck



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  17. huck271 started this Subscriber
    #1722 Sep 2012, 9:14 AM
    "scoped" wrote: If you are doing anything today - just send me a pm w/ time and place

    Pm sent

  18. scoped Subscriber
    #1822 Sep 2012, 10:01 AM

    I'm an hour out but heading up

  19. BKGM Jeepers President Joined: June 2003
    #1922 Sep 2012, 8:09 PM

    I couldn't do today because of prior commitments. Sorry. Post up pics.

    Kathleen and Brad
  20. scoped Subscriber
    #2022 Sep 2012, 9:42 PM

    Thanks for letting me join in and the hospitality of you and your family. I had fun and hopefully we made a dent on the project.

  21. huck271 started this Subscriber
    #2122 Sep 2012, 10:28 PM

    Huge thanks to John and Josh who showed up and helped today. We made a ton of progress. For being a bolt on this kit is pretty involved and could really use some better instructions. We made a lot of progress but we still aren't done with the front yet. Haven't even started on the back.



    It took about an hour to remove the D35 from the front of the Jeep, about 2-3 hours to cut out the plastic necessary to make the tower bracket fit and get the driver coil hanging. It took about another 2-3 hours to do the passenger side and new lower control arms. Then it took about 2 hours to mount the replacment D44 axle under the Jeep and install the Drag link flipkit and install the new longer brake lines.



    I need to finish the trackbar and the steering stabilizer and put the tires back on put some oil in the diff and take a drive. If all works out then I will get a drive shaft for it on Monday. Probably do the rear in a week or two. (next week is the camp out) I don't think the rear will take as long but it will take a good half day or better so its not happening this weekend.



    Again big thanks to Josh and John!!! You guys were awesome!



    Huck







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  22. huck271 started this Subscriber
    #2222 Sep 2012, 10:30 PM





    Heres the replacement D44. It has a teraflex diff cover and teraflex gussets on the Cs. I could use a good sanding and coat of paint.







    Huck

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  23. huck271 started this Subscriber
    #2323 Sep 2012, 10:57 PM

    Today was not as productive as I had hoped but I the Jeep is sitting on all four and drivable tonight. I finished mounting the coil reservoirs, upgraded the sway bar bolts, installed the final parts of the drag link flip kit and put the wheels back on to look at the lift height. It looks good. I serviced the diff today so its got fresh fluids. I only have one or two items left to call the front end done. I need to replace an ABS cable I broke removing it from the D35, and I need the Rubicon Axle housing plug for the top of the diff. The axles were used and the front was missing the plug, the rear has the plug but the plastic is broken so I'll pick up two new ones and just start fresh. Hopefully after a trip to the stealership tomorrow for the new cable and plug ends all will be good to go and I can get ready to do the rear.



    Some updated pics.



    Huck



    Axle after diff service and fresh coat of paint





    Driver Coil with Reservoir mounted





    Front end at ride height, higher than before probably 4-5" of lift, time for 37s



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  24. JohnDF Member Joined: July 2003
    #2424 Sep 2012, 5:37 AM

    Looks sweet. How's it ride?

    I used to wheel a lot. . .
  25. Guest former user
    #2524 Sep 2012, 7:45 AM

    Alot of work you pulled off there Huck! That floor looks a little too clean.



    Brake lines come in a kit or they just Napa?



    Are the driveshafts needing any modifying from this swap/lift?

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