jage Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 OK, so I finally stopped conjecturing and decided to cut and fit the subframe for the skyjacker. I figured I'd have to cut and I did. For those wondering- this is about what needs to be removed to fit the Skyjacker sub-frame past the MJ LCA mount bracing: The only issue I see is that the subframe uses the 2nd and 4th tranny crossmember mount holes and my crossmember was in the 1st and 3rd. I think this is from it being a 2.5L, so the supplied crossmember is probably going to have to be modified. It looks like it will hit the transfer case regardless of front/back position so I'll probably just have to custom make one. It also looks flimsy, just a ~2" square tube with a plate, and offers no protection so hopefully I'll come up with something better in the process. (Lower front of this pic:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jage Posted July 19, 2006 Author Share Posted July 19, 2006 Ah, I spoke too soon. I followed this with the passenger side and then went to put the subframe on the driver side- and guess what? The highlighted part had to come out: (Note the small corner in the upper right- you can see this better in the result version) The result (final I hope) Driver Side: Passenger: I know the silver paint makes it hard to see but it was the handiest can of rustoleum. These photos are before painting the cut metal the second time. And for reference sake here is the uncut state: http://www.jage.com/offsite/comancheclub/project/liftpieces/mount.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 The extra MJ support structure is awesome when using the stock arm mounts, but is such a pain in the butt if you have to remove it. :grrrr: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pingpong Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 The extra MJ support structure is awesome when using the stock arm mounts, but is such a pain in the butt if you have to remove it. :grrrr: Not with the corrct cutting implements :smart: :wrench: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jage Posted July 20, 2006 Author Share Posted July 20, 2006 Let's see, I used: Air Cutoff Disk (~3") Air Recriprocating Saw (tiny blade)* Angle Grinder Air Hammer Crowbar Hammer Plyers *This thing is awesome and I highly recommend one if you don't have it (went through the supports like butter): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pingpong Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Try using a torch next time.. lots quicker and not as nosiy.. still need to finish it up with a grinder though.. just much faster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 got pics on this setup? :popcorn: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jage Posted June 18, 2008 Author Share Posted June 18, 2008 The truck is long gone and the lift is for sale in Indiana. What pictures are you looking for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Just wanted to see how that setup looked. From the looks of it did you not get the rear done? Or if so How dud it end up riding? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudrunt Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 who has the lift and how much are they asking for it. i am looking to go bigger and need some components and am located in indiana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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