Lifting the Rubi.

[CarrieinVa]

Well the time has come. Anyone wanna help?
RE4.5 superflex kit.
Anyone wanna host?
Id hold it here but no one would show :razz:
Hoping for next weekend. Anyone?
Thanks

[Pacifier]

Since Michelle is working every Saturday for the rest of the month and I have to watch the baby, we can do it at my place if you want. LMK

[CarrieinVa]

Hmm thats a much better location than here. Probably have more of a chance to get more hands in.

[Truck]

double post.....sorry :oops:

Truck

[Truck]

I don't mind doing it here. But nobody shows here either :wink:

Truck

[CarrieinVa]

LOL...

[elevatorguy]

next wkend would be good already got to do soon wireing on diego and my jeeps if i can get all the stuff to do it together so we can get your's going also

[JeepinSoldier]

What about shopnight? You would have the lift, air, all the tools, and several people to help.

Did you already pick up the new bushings, disconnects and bar pin eliminators? You are also going to need a hardened drill bit/oil to drill out the front frame mount track bar bracket. The hole needs to be bigger becouse the bolt for the RE track bar is larger.

I know Mike has some serious bits at the school, becouse he made short work of drilling my steering knuckles during the RC steering install. :cool:

[CarrieinVa]

Depends on hte size bit. I didnt think you need to drill it with the Adj track bar.
Im not too sure we could get the lift done in one shop night.

[Pacifier]

You do need to drill the hole bigger for the RE adjustable track bar. I believe I have the bit, but you may want to bring a power drill if you have one.

[CarrieinVa]

We have drills, power and 18v.
I think Diegos is gonna work. No rushing to make it from work, no having to get up early the next day. If something breaks we have time to fix it.
We appreciate it.

[Pacifier]

If we don't get yours done, you can always leave yours behind until we get it finished. You're also welcome to borrow one of my Jeeps if needed ( not pacifier) :).

[CarrieinVa]

LOL.... How about the Disco?

[Pacifier]

LOL.... How about the Disco?

You can ask MIchelle about that..... :neutral:

[JeepinSoldier]

I didnt think you need to drill it with the Adj track bar.


You do not have to drill a second hole like when you relocate the stock track bar (Which is a bad idea anyway). But you do need to drill the existing hole larger.

Parts inventory and the complete installation instructions on PDF file for download and printing here:

http://www.rubiconexpress.com/Products.aspx?Cn=364&Pn=2030&XnPath=173,176,174,364&Vid=EDEBF83107460

If you are doing this out at Diego's next weekend, Ill try to come by and help.

[CarrieinVa]

I have that size. Ill bring extras if I can

[CarrieinVa]

Hey guys,
We will provide Beer(coors light) Burgers Babysitting,and a Jerry can of Gas for Jeepinsoldier

[JeepinSoldier]

I have that size. Ill bring extras if I can

Dont forget drilling oil. Use the oil and go slow. Guy who installed my lift said he burned up three bits without it.

[CarrieinVa]

Cool, thanks for the list. We are getting stuff in a pile so its all ready. I dont think we will have the bar pin eliminators by then... Primal is going to put the shock relocation brackets on one day this week. Bushings, rear track bar, and mm lift are in. Shocks are ordered. Discos will be ordered tomorrow morning. I think all the ducks are in a row... think... -C

[Pacifier]

I have extra shock relocators here, you just need to buy new ones for Scott since I gave those to him originally. :)

[Pacifier]

Scott, I took off Friday so we can get started on our Jeeps Friday and solely focus on Carrie's Jeep on Saturday.

[elevatorguy]

that'll work i'm going tomorrow to buy all the electrical stuff to do your's alex and mine and also the bed liner so mabey we can get both done if we have time i am comited to doing it pulled the carpet today so gotta do it before i cave and put it back in sounds like a busy weekend i may have to be sick on sunday (feels like a cold coming on :grin: cough)if we don't get finished

[CarrieinVa]

I vouch as your doctor.. we can get this covered..lol

[Pacifier]

I also got a jump start today.

Drilled and mounted fog lights on the new XJ (wiring needs to be done)
Mounted the reverse lights on the Rubi (wiring needs to be done)
Ordered a new valve cover gasket for the new XJ (30 minute JOB)
Drained, painted , and sealed the leaks on the new XJ's diffs
Read the new issue of JP magazine :)

[JeepinSoldier]

I can definately come out on Sat to help out.

What time are we starting, and Diego - do you want me to bring Heather so she and Keona can play?

Ill leave the little man at home. We cant be chasing him........

[Pacifier]

I can definately come out on Sat to help out.

What time are we starting, and Diego - do you want me to bring Heather so she and Keona can play?

Ill leave the little man at home. We cant be chasing him........

That's fine with me....bring heather. I believe we're getting started around 9:30 - 10:00 am.

[DirtyBlon]

Diego,

I can stop by tomorrow for a few hours. I can probably get there around 11:30ish, but I have to be outta there by 5!

What do I need to bring?

[Pacifier]

Diego,

I can stop by tomorrow for a few hours. I can probably get there around 11:30ish, but I have to be outta there by 5!

What do I need to bring?

Denise, Why don't we just do yours on Saturday so that we don't have to rush and get the job done right the first time. Off course, you're still welcome to join us and watch as we do Scott's Jeep.

Things to bring: 6 pack or Coors light :), one large bottle xynol or acetone, and your great personality.

[DirtyBlon]

Denise, Why don't we just do yours on Saturday so that we don't have to rush and get the job done right the first time. Off course, you're still welcome to join us and watch as we do Scott's Jeep.

Things to bring: 6 pack or Coors light :), one large bottle xynol or acetone, and your great personality.

Sounds good......I think I can handle most of those :-)

[elevatorguy]

If we're doing your's to also bring a few extra scuff pads to do the interior and of coarse you're pumkin colored liner

[DirtyBlon]

Scott,

When ya heading to Warrenton?

[JeepinSoldier]

What a great time yesterday! :grin:

Good friends, great weather, tools , and Jeeps! What more could one ask for?

Alot of work was accomplished this weekend. Diego got the valve cover and diff leaks fixed on his new XJ Friday as well as mounting work lights on the Pacifier and driving lights on the XJ. Scott Herculined the entire inside of his tub Friday as well. Thursday I installed the new Tuffy Unlimited drawer.

Yesterday went really well and alot of work got done. Carrie's LJ grew! It got an RE lift, belly up skid plate, and a motor mount lift. Keith really worked hard and was under the Jeep all day. Diego, Scott, and Dave worked on various different parts, and Carrie and I had fun bleeding the brakes. ('Wow, thats coming out fast!' 'Did that just hit you in the eye?, What are the odds?' :razz: ) The Jeep looks terrific! Here are some pix of the action:

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e133/JeepinSoldier/Jeepandcanpix037.jpg

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e133/JeepinSoldier/Jeepandcanpix038.jpg

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e133/JeepinSoldier/Jeepandcanpix041.jpg

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e133/JeepinSoldier/Jeepandcanpix042.jpg

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e133/JeepinSoldier/Jeepandcanpix043.jpg


I went on a parts run, met a fellow Jeeper who was looking for a club, and he followed me back to the house for a while. It was good to meet you Justin. :smile:

Scott gave me the remainder of the Herculiner that was left from his Friday project, so we prepped the top of the Tuffy drawer in my Jeep and then Scott expertly applied it for me! It looks really good.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e133/JeepinSoldier/Jeepandcanpix039.jpg

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e133/JeepinSoldier/Jeepandcanpix040.jpg


I brought my kids and they had a really good time playing with Hunter, Ashlyn, and the other neighborhood kids.

[CarrieinVa]

Well its done. No blood was shed and we only ended up with some death wobble that was quickly corrected. All in all it took about 7 hours to do the lift, belly up, motor mounts and align the front. With some breaks for food and fun. Thanks to all who showed. We could have never done it without you and thanks to Diego for hosting. Alex, your kids are great!!!

Before-
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o225/tc4keith/Rubicon/Rubicon002.jpg

During-
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o225/tc4keith/Rubicon/LiftingLJ009.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o225/tc4keith/Rubicon/LiftingLJ020.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o225/tc4keith/Rubicon/LiftingLJ004.jpg

After on 33's
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o225/tc4keith/Rubicon/LiftingLJ041.jpg

HMMMM almost as tall..... (as a long arm)
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o225/tc4keith/Rubicon/LiftingLJ048.jpg

on 35's
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o225/tc4keith/Rubicon/Finishedproduct002.jpg

[Pacifier]

PERFECT....... It looks awesome.

[elevatorguy]

dag gone it that looks good i see new springs in my future :mrgreen:

[JeepinSoldier]

on 35's
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o225/tc4keith/Rubicon/Finishedproduct002.jpg

Carrie,

Your Jeep is awesome on the 35's! :grin:

You gotta post how it performs after you take it to Crozet this weekend. Looking at the picture, you are going to have an excellent approach angle with the 35's and the stubby bumper.

I cannot wait to see it in person.

[02tj]

looks good!!!

[Truck]

K&C Jeep looks awesome...

Truck

[cwkann]

That's what I was doing this weekend too! Here is the thread on mine;

http://www.novajeepers.com/index.php?name=NewForums&file=viewtopic&t=15680

Yours looks great! How long did it take you? Just Saturday? If so, that's pretty good!

[Pacifier]

It took us about 7 hours to do the lift, belly up, motor mounts and align the front. With some breaks for food and fun. :shock: