Topic: Installing a Rubicon Express 3.5 lift

[Jeffy]

36mm IIRC

[Bill M.]

36mm IIRC

IIRC?....I've read a DPA will fudge up my stuff and its not nessicary with the 3.5.... what is your expert opinion???

[aw12345]

Doesn't need it, that's why the Rubicon express kit doesn't come with one

[Bill M.]

I am so pissed.....I got the front end completly done, got the rear shocks, off, then the coils... and then I had to remove the rear track bar bracket to replace it with the new one... and I couldnt get the bolt off... it was rusted in... me and my buddy tried as hard as possible to get it off...but no go...After everything... so close.... but no.. one bolt to hold me back... So what I am going to have to do is drop the fuel tank... and drill out the bolt... I doused it with some rust remover....so I'll give it one more go in the morning... anyone have any suggestions?? 

[Jeffy]

That's how things usually go.  Everything runs smoothly till something screws it up.  It's usually something small, too.  I'd soak it over night then soak it again in the morning then you might try hitting it.  Vibrations might help loosen the rust.  Then try to remove it.  Air tools would make short work of it.  It would either remove the bolt or break the head off.  In either case it would be off.   

[Bill M.]

Yea... I might try that.. The only problem is that my fuel tank is in the way.. how hard is it to drop it??

[neale_rs]

One method that has never failed me is to heat the bolt or nut with a torch and then cool it off with BP Blaster applied to the threads.  This is usually after applying BP Blaster a few times before without heat with no luck.

[mgramann]

I agree with the heat method, assuming you aren't too close to the gas tank.  I've gotten many bolts loose by heating until red then quickly taking the breaker bar to it.

[Bill M.]

Well after much fustration.. I called my dads friend who works with him as a special forces mechanic...*he didnt go to iraq with my dad* and well, long story short, he busted it loose in about 10 minutes... lol... so now it looks like I am back on schedual for the lift being done tomorrow!!! I am soooo happy!

[willbacker45]

did u get it done we need pics 

[Bill M.]

Sure did! I is under the Posuer Central thread called After the lift!
http://4bangerjp.com/forums/index.php?topic=4891.0

[smashcoast]

Hey, aw12345 is that the hills above the cajon pass?

[chrisjsmith4]

I am going to do this kit as well. I went to a 4wd shop and they recommended the sye kit as well and they also said to get a rubicon driveline. Is this needed. It adds another 500 to my budget that isn't in the budget.

[sharpxmen]

I am going to do this kit as well. I went to a 4wd shop and they recommended the sye kit as well and they also said to get a rubicon driveline. Is this needed. It adds another 500 to my budget that isn't in the budget.

what's a rubicon driveline? if you do the SYE you'll need a new rear driveshaft, you can get away with a t-case drop though if you're on a budget and you won't need a driveshaft.

[chrisjsmith4]

How do I lower the transfer case? is that just the spacers on the tranny skid? Id like to get the lift for the summer. Ill order it when the jeep is getting tuned. i meant driveshaft