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This may take longer than a 30 pack. Need to drop the Tcase and put in a slip yoke eliminator also.

Still need to research the install, it may have to go on Jack stands due to the cutting off of the old suspension mounting points and the axles not being under it. It may just be easier closer to the ground. Not sure yet. Hoist would make the tcase work easier though.
 
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Well we can do it on a Saturday or Sunday at Bills. Hes the other Ford/Jeep guy that we built the long arm for his Grand. Between the three of us I know we can get it done in less than a day. He only has two hoists.
 
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Originally Posted by Toyman
This may take longer than a 30 pack. Need to drop the Tcase and put in a slip yoke eliminator also.

Still need to research the install, it may have to go on Jack stands due to the cutting off of the old suspension mounting points and the axles not being under it. It may just be easier closer to the ground. Not sure yet. Hoist would make the tcase work easier though.
Does the kit your going for suggest that for the unlimited as well? While it certainly won't hurt, you may not have to cause the they have longer rear shafts then the 'limited' versions.
 
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Old 01-10-2013, 01:37 PM
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Still recommended, and I like the idea of having the double u joint up there. That kit is not expensive, it's the little drive shaft that is so much money.

The lift itself does not drop the transmission due to the attaching points being at the cross member/skid plate for the trans.
 
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Old 01-10-2013, 01:48 PM
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It's going to be easy. We have the ability to modify your kit to be better than when it was born. Seriously.
 
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Old 01-10-2013, 01:55 PM
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Oh it's already designed well, and won't be that big of deal to install. I'm just thinking to where we would have to support the Jeep on the hoist in order to install the pivot brackets. Those go where you would typically put the pads on your hoist.

I guess we could figure out how to place and support the Jeep at the body mounts it would be out of the way. Shows in the picture in the instructions that they have an adapter that looks like a cup that the body mount fits in, then in the holes of the hoist where the pads go. I'm sure it could be built with a few pieces of pipe and a saw.
 
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Pieces of pipe, a saw, and some beer cans.
 
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Good Morning!!!!
I Believe.. if I am seeing it right.. it is finally FRIDAY!!!!!
 
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Yeah man - Rainy days and Fridays always get me... thirsty!
 
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Hey look it's friday!
 
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Highway look it's Friday?
 
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Nice. Real nice.
 
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Are you coming to the RV show next week?
 
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