BDS 3" Lift for Wrangler
JK Rubicon
A new lift for the
jeepfan.com JK
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As with all projects
we write about here at jeepfan.com safety is a
top priority. Make sure the Jeep is
properly secured when supported by something
other than on all fours. Use properly
rated jack stands. Also, these articles
may not lift all the small details involved in
an install. Make sure you are capable of
performing this work and have the correct tools.
Before starting
measure the ride height of the Jeep front and
back so you can compare actual lift height
afterward.
Front
Installation
Raise the Jeep
and support by jack stands under the frame
behind the front control arm mounts. We
also add additional support for the front of the
Jeep with a high lift jack under the front
bumper. Keep the front axle supported by a
floor jack at close to ride height for now.
Remove the wheels. Remove the shocks, the
front track bar, and sway bar links.
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OE shock |
track bar removal |
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sway bar link removal |
OE sway bar link - BDS link |
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NOTE Regarding
Sway Bar Disconnects:
Rubicon vs X or Sahara
The Rubicon model JK Wrangler are equipped
with the electronic sway bar disconnect and do
not necessarily need sway bar quick disconnects.
The Rubicon version of this kit comes with solid
sway bar links instead of quick disconnects.
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With all that
stuff removed slowly lower the axle on the jack.
Be watchful of the brake lines, ABS wires, and
axle vent tubes. Lower the axle just
before those components become tight.
Remove the front coil springs. Use a pry
bar or spring compressor to ease the removal of
the springs. We had to deal with the Tera
Flex spacers already on the Jeep which made
removal a bit more challenging.
A 3/8" hole needs
to be drilled for the bump stop spacers to be
installed. Find the center of the spring
support punch a pilot hole and and drill the
3/8" hole. Drilling a
small hole first makes the job easier.
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