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02-17-2015, 06:30 PM | #103 |
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Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
You can use a comealong or ratchet strap to move it over.
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02-17-2015, 06:50 PM | #104 |
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Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
Call Stan at ECE. He has a "no tool" method I used to center everything.
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Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
Use a trac bar that has swivels at both ends. Bolt it in and twist to adjust. Nothing could be simpler
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Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
I just unbolted one end (the lower end) turned it a couple threads, tapped the rear axel over slightly to line up with the panhard bar bolt hole and rebolted it on, then remeasured for center. For anyone who says they can adjust the panhard bar without removing it from the lower bolt mount, I don't know how this is possible, but it only took a few tries using the description above.
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Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
Ekliptix. ...did you end up installing the 1/2 blocks on rear?
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Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
I did not until I measured the right side and it was slightly higher then the left side, so I installed a 1/2" block on the right to even it out, courtesy of member original-71.
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Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
Can anyone tell me what size the nuts on the u bolts are. I tried a 1" and a 1 1/8 " wrench and neither fit so I need to Go shopping for the right size tomorrow
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Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
Just take the nut with you.
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Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
I need a wrench/impact socket to get it off the truck.
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Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
I think jmking9 meant to just take the *back* part of the truck shopping with you.
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Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
Ekliptix, nice looking Jeep. Can you tell me about the lift and tire size, thanks. Lee.
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It's probably a 1 1/16"
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One of the best trucks.... and best build threads on the Forum. And, all owner built.
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Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
Loved my Jeep, too. Put a ton of money in her *after* this pic.
Then sold at a substantial loss. Typical of me.
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Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
The 70 is out back and I'm crawlin under tonight, but the 63 has 1 1/16 socket nuts. probably the same.
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Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
Thanks, killer stance. I'm going for a 2 door Rubicon this summer. I've done a lot of research on lifts and tire size. Looks like I'm leaning toward 2 1/2 metal cloak or teraflex with 33 inch tires. Will also more than likely go for the life time warranty.
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Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
I believe it was 1 1/16"
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all the way down on bump stops
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