Install the front springs with the spacer inside the spring. Using the fasteners provided attach the bump stop spacers to the spring pad.
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TIP: It is helpful to wire tie or similar the bump stop spacer into the spring before installing. This keeps it out of the way and frees up a hand.
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installing the spring |
spring installed |
Raise the axle on the jack to just before the Jeep lifts off the jack stands. Install the new sway bar links. NOTE: Shown here they are installed incorrectly. We figured this out later. The sway bar links are installed with the top on the outside and the bottom on the inside.
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Spread some grease on the track bar bushings and using a vice, press in the bushings and sleeves into the track bar ends. As a good starting point on the adjustable track bar using two bolts insert a bolt into one end of the track bar and rotate the adjustable end to align the holes. Rotate the end one more turn and lightly tighten the jam nut. Install the track bar starting at the frame then the axle. You may need to turn the steering wheel to help align the bottom bolt.
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installing the bushings |
track bar comparison |
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track bar upper mount |
track bar lower mount |
Install the shocks. Raise the Jeep off the jack stands and put the tires back on. Tighten all fasteners to specifications according to the BDS instructions. We will finish the front adjustment after the rear.
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