Excellent video overall. Very informative and useful, but a word of caution to other viewers... You MUST also follow the directions that come with the lift or you will have trouble later. Particularly, you should never tighten any swivel joints without the Jeep being on the ground with the suspension loaded. If you do it up in the air, it will hyper extend the rubber and cause premature failure. Also. Use a good quality torque wrench. Air tools are great or getting things undone but less so for accurate tightening. Just my 2cents.
The kit comes with alignment cam washers for adjusting the caster, where do those go? She didn’t install them and the instructions just have a picture to show how to adjust them.
Great vid. Two questions... What about the torque specs? Where is the best place to find that info? Also, with this kit, would you also need to do a 1/2 leveling spacer if you wanted to eliminate the rake? Thanks!
Does the front not require a track bar relocation bracket like the rear? Or did I miss something? You explained the difference between the two kind of shocks... how about the two kind of springs... standard and progressive rate? You did a fantastic job explaining and showing how to do this job step by step!
Thank you for the kind words! We always appreciate the love! The installation of this kit does not require a front track bar relocation bracket, but an adjustable track bar would be a great addition to this kit in order to center your front axle and keep things planted. 😁 As for springs! Linear springs (or standard springs) are pretty common when it comes to lift kits and work by completely compressing in an even rate throughout the length of the spring.The benefit of linear springs is that they have a constant level of ride firmness which is *great* for driving on-road, but tends to limit suspension articulation off-road. Progressive springs on the other hand increase in spring rate throughout the length of the spring. So, the top-half will start at a lower rate and then progress in rate throughout the rest of the length. Progressive springs will ride firmer at higher speeds and on-road driving, but ride softer and allow for flex at lower speeds. I hope this helps, and if you'd like to learn more you should click on the following link! -Zach www.extremeterrain.com/wrangler-jeep-coils-explained.html
@@extremeterrain Thank you so much for the prompt and thorough reply! You answered exactly what I needed to know. My daughter just bought a 17' JK and would like to give it a little altitude adjustment, so I'm doing all the research on companies and components now. Thanks again! Have a great Christmas! Be safe!
A new longer set of swaybar links in general for the front and rear would absolutely be beneficial for this kit! As would an adjustable front track bar and front lower control arms to keep your alignment in-check. -Zach
With this kit will i need to change my driveshaft? Or buy extra parts like longer track bars for the front and control arms? I ask because i just watched the suspension geometry video and curious what is “mandatory” to change once i put the lift kit in.
Honestly this kit will set up your Jeep pretty well on its own! I'd recommend getting both an adjustable track bar and adjustable front lower control arms if you have room in your budget though. Both will allow for your Jeep to handle better down the road and keep your suspension geometry in-check. If you didn't want to worry about those two extra components, sticking to a 1.5" lift may be your best bet. -Zach
You may have! But I think it could have just been the angles that the front install was shot at, at some points it does kinda look like Merideth was working on the rear suspension instead. Front suspension installation starts at 5:07 and rear suspension installation starts at 22:52. -Zach
Absolutely! New suspension systems will always have a little break-in period as the springs settle. If a couple months of driving goes by and you still notice the ride stiff and jarring, you may want to look into a set of adjustable front lower control arms. That will help correct some of your suspension geometry and allow for a smoother ride. -Zach
Shopping around for my JKU 2018 with 35 inch tires and looking at the Rubicon Express 4.5 inch RE7144m lift kit with 8 adjustable arms with the RE monotube shocks or also contemplating buying the TeraFlex TER 1451401 4 inch lift with VSS 9550 shocks and 8 Alpine adjustable arms. So far I found the RE being 900$ less. Which one do you recommend ?
35:05 Bench Vise not Vise Grip :) Three year late. Thanks for the video. This kit looks like a winner still today! Hmm did not bend the rear brake lines this time. OH NO!! Not all Factory shocks were twin tube. "SUSPENSION Front ... low-pressure (on 16-inch wheel packages) gas-charged shock absorbers-std.; Monotube high-pressure (on 17- and 18-inch wheel packages)gas-charged shock absorbers-std.; Rear ... low-pressure (on 16-inch wheel packages) gas-charged shock absorbers-std.; Monotube high-pressure (on 17- and 18-inch wheel packages) gas-charged shock absorbers-std." project-jk.com/images/pdf/07_JeepWranglerUnlmtdTech.pdf "Sahara editions offer many of the X features, but also add monotube shock absorbers in place of the X's twin-tube setup" www.quadratec.com/c/reference/2007-jeep-wrangler-jk-specs Then the next year "X features, but also added a 7-speaker sound bar, body color fenders, improved seating, larger wheels and stronger monotube shock absorbers for better suspension" www.quadratec.com/c/reference/2008-jeep-wrangler-jk-specs Check your setup before you buy shocks. Don't want to downgrade ( Like I may have! )
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Excellent video overall. Very informative and useful, but a word of caution to other viewers... You MUST also follow the directions that come with the lift or you will have trouble later. Particularly, you should never tighten any swivel joints without the Jeep being on the ground with the suspension loaded. If you do it up in the air, it will hyper extend the rubber and cause premature failure. Also. Use a good quality torque wrench. Air tools are great or getting things undone but less so for accurate tightening. Just my 2cents.
Great advice for anyone looking to install this themselves! Thanks for watching! -Zach
I don’t even have a JK and I watched this entire video. Quite enjoyable XT crew.
The kit comes with alignment cam washers for adjusting the caster, where do those go? She didn’t install them and the instructions just have a picture to show how to adjust them.
Thanks for the video. Made the install that much easier for my new guy.
Thanks for watching! We're happy to help! -Zach
Amazing job, thanks very much for sharing!
Thanks for watching! -Zach
Beauty AND a wrench turner?? /drool :)
Agreed! I WAS worried however....that Apple watch is expensive! lol
Great video!! Keep it up!
Thanks for watching! -Zach
Thanks for the video now time for the install
Thanks for watching, Steven! -Zach
Great vid. Two questions... What about the torque specs? Where is the best place to find that info? Also, with this kit, would you also need to do a 1/2 leveling spacer if you wanted to eliminate the rake? Thanks!
Great step by step video!!
Thanks for watching!! -Zach
Wd40 isnt a lubricant....fyi.....water displacement formula 40😊
Does the front not require a track bar relocation bracket like the rear? Or did I miss something? You explained the difference between the two kind of shocks... how about the two kind of springs... standard and progressive rate? You did a fantastic job explaining and showing how to do this job step by step!
Thank you for the kind words! We always appreciate the love! The installation of this kit does not require a front track bar relocation bracket, but an adjustable track bar would be a great addition to this kit in order to center your front axle and keep things planted. 😁 As for springs! Linear springs (or standard springs) are pretty common when it comes to lift kits and work by completely compressing in an even rate throughout the length of the spring.The benefit of linear springs is that they have a constant level of ride firmness which is *great* for driving on-road, but tends to limit suspension articulation off-road. Progressive springs on the other hand increase in spring rate throughout the length of the spring. So, the top-half will start at a lower rate and then progress in rate throughout the rest of the length. Progressive springs will ride firmer at higher speeds and on-road driving, but ride softer and allow for flex at lower speeds. I hope this helps, and if you'd like to learn more you should click on the following link! -Zach www.extremeterrain.com/wrangler-jeep-coils-explained.html
@@extremeterrain Thank you so much for the prompt and thorough reply! You answered exactly what I needed to know. My daughter just bought a 17' JK and would like to give it a little altitude adjustment, so I'm doing all the research on companies and components now. Thanks again! Have a great Christmas! Be safe!
Is there any reason you cannot do the rear first completely, then move to the front?
Will this kit make the front lower with heavy bumper and winch?
i had this kit i just put taraflex springs in they ride way better now
Jim, so is the teraflex that much better than this Rubicon Express?
@@ramiromontoya9357 rubicon express is good taraflex seemed a little smother rubicon express sitrs a little higher
How to keep the nails shinny and in good shape when doing those tough mechanic job?
Is a JkU Rubicon a different lift kit then a JKU wrangler or sport model
I went with this lift because I want to continue to add to it. What would you recommend adding next? Trac bar, new front disconnect end-links?
A new longer set of swaybar links in general for the front and rear would absolutely be beneficial for this kit! As would an adjustable front track bar and front lower control arms to keep your alignment in-check. -Zach
Is WD a lubricant? I didn't think it was.
With this kit will i need to change my driveshaft? Or buy extra parts like longer track bars for the front and control arms? I ask because i just watched the suspension geometry video and curious what is “mandatory” to change once i put the lift kit in.
Honestly this kit will set up your Jeep pretty well on its own! I'd recommend getting both an adjustable track bar and adjustable front lower control arms if you have room in your budget though. Both will allow for your Jeep to handle better down the road and keep your suspension geometry in-check. If you didn't want to worry about those two extra components, sticking to a 1.5" lift may be your best bet. -Zach
did i miss the part where they install the front?
You may have! But I think it could have just been the angles that the front install was shot at, at some points it does kinda look like Merideth was working on the rear suspension instead. Front suspension installation starts at 5:07 and rear suspension installation starts at 22:52. -Zach
Just installed this lift and the ride is pretty stiff and really bumpy. This will go away when the springs get some weight or wear on then right?
Absolutely! New suspension systems will always have a little break-in period as the springs settle. If a couple months of driving goes by and you still notice the ride stiff and jarring, you may want to look into a set of adjustable front lower control arms. That will help correct some of your suspension geometry and allow for a smoother ride. -Zach
if I already have the levling blocks on the front springs do I need to reuse them or do the new springs comensate for those ?
The new springs would give you the lift and you wouldn't need to re-use them with this kit!
Shopping around for my JKU 2018 with 35 inch tires and looking at the Rubicon Express 4.5 inch RE7144m lift kit with 8 adjustable arms with the RE monotube shocks or also contemplating buying the TeraFlex TER 1451401 4 inch lift with VSS 9550 shocks and 8 Alpine adjustable arms. So far I found the RE being 900$ less. Which one do you recommend ?
Weird flex but ok
Please let me save someone, these springs are to hard don’t buy the. Read all the reviews. You will feel every bump on the road
You talk too much
35:05 Bench Vise not Vise Grip :) Three year late. Thanks for the video. This kit looks like a winner still today!
Hmm did not bend the rear brake lines this time.
OH NO!! Not all Factory shocks were twin tube.
"SUSPENSION
Front ... low-pressure (on 16-inch wheel packages) gas-charged shock absorbers-std.;
Monotube high-pressure (on 17- and 18-inch wheel packages)gas-charged shock absorbers-std.;
Rear ... low-pressure (on 16-inch wheel packages) gas-charged shock absorbers-std.;
Monotube high-pressure (on 17- and 18-inch wheel packages) gas-charged shock absorbers-std."
project-jk.com/images/pdf/07_JeepWranglerUnlmtdTech.pdf
"Sahara editions offer many of the X features, but also add monotube shock absorbers in place of the X's twin-tube setup" www.quadratec.com/c/reference/2007-jeep-wrangler-jk-specs
Then the next year "X features, but also added a 7-speaker sound bar, body color fenders, improved seating, larger wheels and stronger monotube shock absorbers for better suspension"
www.quadratec.com/c/reference/2008-jeep-wrangler-jk-specs
Check your setup before you buy shocks. Don't want to downgrade ( Like I may have! )