No modifications to the upper or lower shock mounts for those black maxx jk shocks. Just a 2” bumpstop extension added
Longwhitejeep LJ, 35's spec build
No modifications to the upper or lower shock mounts for those black maxx jk shocks. Just a 2” bumpstop extension added
Just happen to have my front coils out.
Measured full droop with those jk black max shocks being the downward limit of travel.
The coil height is 21.75” from the axle to the bottom of the stock rubber isolator. So your 22.6” free length TJ Currie 4” coils would stay seated.
Next ran the axle up until the shocks limited the up travel. Looks more like a 2.25” to 2.5” minimum bumpstop extensions is needed to keep the shocks from bottoming out hard.
I wish they had marketed these jk shocks as a 4” lift TJ shock. Hope this helps you
Measured full droop with those jk black max shocks being the downward limit of travel.
The coil height is 21.75” from the axle to the bottom of the stock rubber isolator. So your 22.6” free length TJ Currie 4” coils would stay seated.
Next ran the axle up until the shocks limited the up travel. Looks more like a 2.25” to 2.5” minimum bumpstop extensions is needed to keep the shocks from bottoming out hard.
I wish they had marketed these jk shocks as a 4” lift TJ shock. Hope this helps you
OP
Thanks for the measurements! Good starting point for me. My rough measurements were about the same as yours on the bump stops requirements
OP
Been busy with work and trip to the beach for a car show.
Did manage to get the front together during lunches this week. Black magic tie rod is waiting for paint to dry. Painted and cleaned up the frame, behind the springs mainly, before they go on.
I'll clearance the wheel hub and mount some calipers and throw the springs on to sit the front down.
Last edited:
OP
16" big brake kit fits stock ravines!
Luckily I didn't have any wheel weights on the outer edge.
@mrblaine said they "should" fit so I'm just here to confirm they do in fact fit if there are no wheel weights near the inside edge of the rim. I have 2 inch spacers for a 3.5" total backspacing. I may switch to 1.5" and they look like they will still clear. It's definitely all the brake you're going to fit in a 15inch wheel.
Dorman H622066 and H622065 brake lines used.
sway loc linkage installed as well. I extended the linkage a bit to hopefully clear at full lock. I may need to shorten once I get my ride height set. They do not hit the grill at the current bumpstop setting which is just the currie setup with all spacers for now.
Hopefully my spicer slinger and baffle show up Monday so can put the rear axle together.
Locker switches mounted and summit seat cushion with the dorman heated seat kit 628-040 done on the drivers side. Low heat setting is not noticeable so I'll just wire the high only using the switches below for a factory look.
Luckily I didn't have any wheel weights on the outer edge.
@mrblaine said they "should" fit so I'm just here to confirm they do in fact fit if there are no wheel weights near the inside edge of the rim. I have 2 inch spacers for a 3.5" total backspacing. I may switch to 1.5" and they look like they will still clear. It's definitely all the brake you're going to fit in a 15inch wheel.
Dorman H622066 and H622065 brake lines used.
sway loc linkage installed as well. I extended the linkage a bit to hopefully clear at full lock. I may need to shorten once I get my ride height set. They do not hit the grill at the current bumpstop setting which is just the currie setup with all spacers for now.
Hopefully my spicer slinger and baffle show up Monday so can put the rear axle together.
Locker switches mounted and summit seat cushion with the dorman heated seat kit 628-040 done on the drivers side. Low heat setting is not noticeable so I'll just wire the high only using the switches below for a factory look.
I just ordered similar seat heater switches. I figured the same thing - you'll run high or none... And those switches look great. Can't wait to install mine.
OP
Awesome!
I couldn't hardly feel the low setting. I figured once I get the trek armor covers back on it would be worse. High wasn't too hot anyway. I do wish the dorman pads were maybe a little bigger but they work and got the wife's approval.
OP
First run on Dana 44 using factory specs looks promising. .005 backlash. Maybe could go a touch deeper but I'm tempted to just call this good.
Pinion depth: .057"
Pinion depth: .057"
Last edited:
OP
Pinion depth:.063"
Backlash: .006
A little deeper but looks good. Going to take another jump and see what it does but I like this one.
Backlash: .006
A little deeper but looks good. Going to take another jump and see what it does but I like this one.
Last edited:
OP