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Technical Advice and Questions / Re: Steering!

« on: April 12, 2008, 09:53:20 pm »

i had the same problem [had drop pitman arm] if had hard top on didn't do it take top off it would could wight be an issue for your set up i have 6inch lift and 35" tires

Still comes back to your trackbar and draglink being in phase with eachother.  The added weight of your hardtop brought your nose up so everything was in phase.  Take you hardtop off and now your nose is down, so things are out of phase.


What components did you install as part of the lift kit?  Do you already have a drop pitman arm?  Did you install an adjustable front trackbar or a drop down bracket with your OEM trackbar?  Knowing that info will help in making helpful suggestions too.

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Technical Advice and Questions / Re: Steering!

« on: April 12, 2008, 06:19:14 pm »

What you are experiencing is a result of your inverted y-assembly and trackbar being out of phase with eachother.  A steering stabilizer is a band-aid.  What you need to look at is your trackbar and your draglink.  They need to be parallel with eachother.  If you have a 4" lift, you should have a drop pitman arm. You could also go with a high-steer setup.

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13th Annual (2008) / Re: 13th Annual Jeep Show - Event Shirt Artwork

« on: March 09, 2008, 10:23:05 am »

Very cool looking!  Great job!!

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Technical Advice and Questions / Re: BDS lift kits?

« on: March 06, 2008, 09:11:03 pm »

For a YJ??

Ahh, I missed that part.  Apparently my retard side took over...disregard what I said...

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Technical Advice and Questions / Re: BDS lift kits?

« on: March 06, 2008, 07:17:00 pm »

BDS makes good quality parts.  I also like thier lifetime warranty.  For street driving, you can't beat a Rubicon Express Budget Boost.  Comes with pucks front and rear and 4 new shocks.  Let me know if you want a price.

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Regional Issues / Re: SEMA Legislative Alert: Pro-Hobbyist “Show Car” Bill Introduced in Pennsylvania

« on: March 05, 2008, 12:18:52 pm »

If that goes through like it is currently worded, that opens up a world of possibilities.  We are a PA inspection station and the Street Rod requirements are minimalistic at best.  Also, being exempt from emissions helps with powertrain swaps.  I wonder how far this will get.

Thanks for the info Rick!

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Regional Issues / Re: PARAGON Property NEWS

« on: March 05, 2008, 12:15:05 pm »

It's nice to see that Karma is potentially going to bite those people.  I hope it doesn't work out in their favor and then they have empty land.  Do you think anyone will jump at the chance to be a tenant of thiers after seeing how they treated Kyle?

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Technical Advice and Questions / Re: Should I or Shouldnt I?

« on: February 28, 2008, 10:24:48 am »

It depends on where you are getting the noise.  If your driveshaft is making the noise at the t-case end, then adjustable rear upper arms won't correct the problem.  Adjustable upper arms will help if the lower u-joint is the one that is making the noise.  You will just have to watch your pinion angle.  You don't want to get your pinion nose pointed too high.

In all honesty, the best way to correct the problem is a SYE kit and CV driveshaft.  T-case spacers will work but you lose an inch of ground clearance.  Stock skid plates are already shovelish, so lowering it another inch only makes them worse. 

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Technical Advice and Questions / Re: thoughts on removing carpet and using bedliner in my heep

« on: February 13, 2008, 10:55:02 am »

I did it in my TJ and I think it's great.  I don't think I have as much noise dampening as I did with the carpet, but I'm not worried about that.  If/when you do your jeep, make sure you stuff tape into any bolt holes you plan on re-using.  Otherwise you'll be chasing holes with a tap.  I covered wires I had running along on the floor with duct tape and then sprayed over the tape.  That way, if I have a wire problem, I can cut the duct tape open, repair the wire and then re-apply bedliner over the tape.  Probably not a needed step but I wanted to make sure.  Surface prep is your biggest concern.  Make sure and take your time, other wise the bedliner won't be very durable/last very long.  I gutted my interior and sat in there with a DA and a roll of sand paper discs.  Take your time, get all the small cracks and stuff and then take your time wiping out the interior prior to spraying.