New & A Question

[wndchsr]

Hello,
I have been watching this board for quite some time, picked up a lot of useful information so far but I do have a quick question. First I live in Athens, TN and have a 94 white 2 door XJ. I am in the process of installing a 4 1/2" lift that I have bought a piece at a time, as funds would allow.

I have the back complete but am having trouble with the front. I have the new springs on, the LC's on but the axle is tilted forward and the UC's will not reconnect so I am stuck.

I know this is probably a stupid question for some but any help would be much appreciated. I am trying to use my stock control arms but I dont know if that possible. The only thing I can see is either make a set of adjustable UC are purchase a set.

I hope I have given enough information for a possible answer but if will be happy to provide further information if someone needs it. Once again thanks in advance for any help someone can give.

You'all have a great board by the way.

 

[cdhowell]

Whos Kit? May need the matching UCA's or one set adjustable to set proper pinion angle. Uppers if lowers are fixed. As far as connecting, use a rachet strap to roll the axle.

 

[wndchsr]

I tried the ratchet strap but it wouldnt roll the axel back far enough. The only feasble option I see is a set of adjustable UC's to solve my problem unless someone has a better suggestion. I am not using any ones kit, I picked up the peieces for he lift as I could afford them so like I said its just pieced together. The vendors are Rustys and Rough Country.


Thanks for the reply

 

[Georgia Mike]

How about some pics to let us see what you've got? We may be better able to help you out this way.

And welcome to the forum!

 

[Jess]

I think the easiest way would be to remove the springs, then install the uppers. After everything else is in place use spring compressors to replace the coil.

 

[family TJ]

Can you jack up the pinion side of the axle? That should rotate the pinion up for you. I always do the uppers then the lowers.

 

[ajeeperwannabe]

we installed the uppers 1st, then the lowers to the body and used jacks under the axle to get it in place to connect the lowers to the axle

 

[wndchsr]

I have tried this both ways, installing uppers first and then lowers. I found that installing the lowers first was the best way. I have one side complete, meaning that I have the uppers & lowers connected on the drivers side. I have only the passenger side left to do. I have had to use a come along though in order to get the drivers side to lined up. I will probably finish the passenger side tomorrow. I had to attach the come along to the UC mount and then attach via a chain to the rear axel in order to rotate the axel enough.

I do appreciate the welcomes and words of wisdom that I got from folks on here. I will get it but I didnt think it would be that much trouble to install a simple 4 1/2" lift./ Alwasys something new to pick up though I guess which looks to be the start of a long road of learning things about this Jeep.

Just wanted to post an update on where this process was at.