Gig Pig Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Sorry for starting another post, but I need some help. Installing a lift on my 87. Does the part pictured need to be removed & if so how the heck does it come off. Only 2 reasons I ask is because in the directions there is a picture where it is missing, & 2, if it doesn't come off, I'm going to have one heck of a time installing spacers & springs as they (spacers) will not go over the collar of pictured bump stops. BTW, this is a rocky road 6" lift. Thanks in advance for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 No that doesn't come off. The flange, bump, is for the spring end to fit on. The spacers are not supposed to go over the flange. They're supposed to ride on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWLONGSHOT Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Sure it does!! It should have a threaded bolt attached directly to it. Grab the "cup" with a stillson wrench and turn it off. Later versions required the rubber snubber to be removed revealing a socket head bolt... CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 OK. It does come off. But is it supposed to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWLONGSHOT Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Sure, its threaded! The factory isolator and if you where adding spacers will require its removal. Its just another case of 20+ year old attachment. its gonna be hard to do somethin. CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 You would think the directions would be more specific, not making it necessary to have to post a question like that. What I am wondering is, is it necessary to remove it in order to install the lifts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWLONGSHOT Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 You would think the directions would be more specific, not making it necessary to have to post a question like that. What I am wondering is, is it necessary to remove it in order to install the lifts? Like I said, if your installing spacers than YES. If just a taller spring, no. Guess thats just the difference between makers, some are more "complete" than others.. :dunno: CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backroads Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 I think depending what spacers you use as well, determines if you need to remove that or not. I've used spacers on cherokees, and maybe the flare isnt as big on them as comanches...but theyve always slid right over that. Its actually your bumpstop. If your gonna be wheeling and flexing a lot, some companies make extensions of those so you can still have proper bumpstop without flexing up into your fender and damaging your fender and or tire! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gig Pig Posted February 23, 2010 Author Share Posted February 23, 2010 Cool. I knew they came off somehow. I will go try to remove them now. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gig Pig Posted February 23, 2010 Author Share Posted February 23, 2010 Oh yeah. Whats a stillson wrench? I've never heard that term. I love google. I know it as a pipe wrench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWLONGSHOT Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Oh yeah. Whats a stillson wrench? I've never heard that term. I love google. I know it as a pipe wrench. How about "Monkey wrench"? I think its kinda where you grew up kinda thing.. Like a Hoagie, Submarine sandwich or Grinder thing.. ALL the same with different names.. CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirteatr717 Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 i was able to twist mine off with my hands :nuts: for my daystar kit i had to take them off for the spacers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gig Pig Posted February 23, 2010 Author Share Posted February 23, 2010 How about "Monkey wrench"? I think its kinda where you grew up kinda thing.. Like a Hoagie, Submarine sandwich or Grinder thing.. ALL the same with different names.. CW So true. I do like stillson the best. sounds more professional. Anyways, They came right off. About the only thing that has come right off w/out a little heat. Thanks for the help. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWLONGSHOT Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 How about "Monkey wrench"? I think its kinda where you grew up kinda thing.. Like a Hoagie, Submarine sandwich or Grinder thing.. ALL the same with different names.. CW So true. I do like stillson the best. sounds more professional. Anyways, They came right off. About the only thing that has come right off w/out a little heat. Thanks for the help. :thumbsup: Happy to help a MJ owner brother!! CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gig Pig Posted February 25, 2010 Author Share Posted February 25, 2010 Calling CWLongShot. What the hell is the trick to getting the front springs in??? I removed the lower control arm bolts and got the springs in. Then when I tried to line it up to replace bolts. I couldn't get it positioned right. It kept fighting me till it was so bound up I had to remove the springs. The guy who I spoke to on the phone when ordering told me stock control arms would work, but I have a feeling he had no idea what he was talking about. Once again, 6" lift. 2" spacers & old man emu springs. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geonovast Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 There is no way in hell stock arms will work with 6"+. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gig Pig Posted February 25, 2010 Author Share Posted February 25, 2010 There is no way in hell stock arms will work with 6"+. Yup. It was pretty obvious while trying to put them in. If they had fit, the front top of the lower control arm would of been rubbing on the perch. Thanks for the info. Time to empty the piggy bank. Any advice on new ones??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gig Pig Posted February 25, 2010 Author Share Posted February 25, 2010 OH. & do I need to replace the uppers & lowers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geonovast Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 You're going to need adjustable uppers and lowers, but it might do you good to research longarm kits as well. You're also going to need longer shocks, sway bar links, trackbar, brake hoses... 6 inch lifts are not meant to be done cheaply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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