Andrew, text me if you want to do this today. I have my brother's JKU and I'm 2 mins from the DMV on Rt. 13. If you want to meet at the newer DMV I'm 10 mins from there. I get off work at 3pm and we can switch doors in the parking lot.
302-750-zero three three eight
Thanks for the offer but I have to be at work at 3pm. If it wasn't so cold I would have gone doorless. I'll figure out what to do this weekend.
Well, I took my 2010 jk for its first inspection and it failed due to tinted windows. I thought it would pass since I bought it from the dealer that way but the tint is 16 percent and it has to be above 70 to pass. I doubt it will scrape off easy in 14 degree temperature. I'm thinking of bringing the doors inside and giving them a hot shower. Will that mess up anything?
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Still waiting for the remaining two wheels.
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I am free sat the 21st
Sounds good to me. 
The rest of the lift arrived while I was at work. That was fast. I'll be getting a jack and stands at harbor freight tomorrow. Can't wait to get this installed. I hope the weather warms up soon. I'm free any weekend for a wrench fest.
Shocks and spare tire relocation bracket arrived today!
Someone suggested I hold on to the stock wheels and tires after the lift in case I need them for inspection. Have any of you had trouble passing inspection after a lift? Is 3 inch lift with 35 inch tires too much?
where are you buying the tires?
Goodyear Newark Tire and Service in Chestnut Hill Plaza. We got tires from them before as well as a Goodyear card.
Ok, so the tires are on backorder til late February or early March but I've got a deposit on them with the Goodyear shop. The suspension will arrive in a few days from Quadratec with DEJA discount. I ordered the wheels from Amazon. I should be ready for a wrench party when the tires arrive.
They guy at the tire store says he wants to take the sensors off the stock wheels and put them on the new ones. I guess that means I won't have the tires mounted before the lift.
Given the fact that it snows maybe three days out of the year here in Delaware I think i'll go with the fog tires. I hope they are pea soup rated.
I'm ready to order. Sent a pm to Quadratec to put me on "the list". I'm getting the 3 inch Teraflex spring lift with shocks. The wheels and tires I'm still undecided on. I'm looking at the Duratrac 325/65-18 or the MT/R with Kevlar 35x12.5-17. The lift says it requires wheels with 4.5 inch back spacing or less but the 18 inch wheels I like have 5 inch back spacing. I really want a full 35 inch tire. It might be simpler just to go with the MT/R since there are plenty of 17 inch wheels I like with 4.5 back spacing.
With more people showing up I'll have to add a case of beer to my shopping list. What do you guys drink? 
No, usually you need to do one axle at a time. When do you plan on doing it? Depending on your schedule (and what lift you choose), you could bring it to my house and we could work on it.
That would be awesome. I haven't actually ordered anything yet but I would like to get it done in February or early March. I just watched a youtube video of a guy installing a lift with jack stands and doing the back then the front. It looks about as complicated as assembling furniture but slightly more dangerous.
I'll have to figure out what jack and stands to order. I'm thinking of getting the Tereflex 3" spring lift. I want to avoid any complicated cutting or welding. It looks like it might require drilling a hole in one of the doohickies. I have a cordless drill and a ratchet set.
It would be great to have someone there in case I get stuck or do something wrong.
I have the AEV 2.5" spring lift under my JK. Improved the ride quality and handling compared to the stock Rubicon suspension. Slightly smoother ride (Rubicons ride stiff) and handles better in turns. I guess that's due partially to the improved spring design and also the rear trackbar tower. Their stuff is expensive, but I feel worth it for a daily driver that sees occasional trails (I don't hit RC as much as I used to, but went to Moab twice in the last 2 years).
Teraflex makes some great stuff, though. I'm a fan of their engineering department. Their 4" lift is on my list for a lift if I end up getting a 2016 4-door (depends on the diesel offering).
If you have a level driveway and can wait for warmer weather, you can install a basic 3.5" lift with standard tools, although an impact gun will make it a lot faster. I installed the 2.5" AEV lift by myself. Would have been easier with an extra pair of hands, but I did it on a weekday.
I would love to go rock crawling in Moab. I've hiked Zions National Park many years ago and it was awesome.
Unfortunately I do not have a level driveway or garage but I do have a socket set. I can change a flat tire and maybe the oil. Can it be done one wheel at a time or does the whole Jeep have to be off the ground?
You will not need REPLACEMENT control arms, you will keep your stock ones. They connect the axle to the frame. Without looking at the parts lift for the lift you are considering, 10 hrs at a shop is way too much. It could probably be done in less than half the time in a driveway. Don't pay $1000 for an install. Don't pay half that.
Old Man Emu is a top brand and will give you a great ride. A lot of jk guys are also doing BDS or AEV.
Good luck
Thank you. I will look into those brands. So, why do some people get replacement control arms?
First off, become a paid member of DEJA. We get discounts at Quadratec.com 4wd, Dave's off road...
2. Spend your money ONCE. Do your research, decide what you want. Buy quality.
3. Evaluate your skills and tools. Got any friends that can help? (You do now..you own a jeep!)
1. Will do
2. That's what I want to do.
3. I have a socket wrench set and the stock jack that came with the Jeep. My driveway is sloped and I have no garage. The most advanced thing I've done on a car is accidentally change the transmission fluid while trying to change the oil.
I am a first time Wrangler owner with a 2010 JK sport. It is currently stock, the tires are nearly bald, and I am looking to upgrade the suspension and tires.
My JK is a daily driver with a two mile commute each way. We also use it for the occasional road trip. one of the first things we did with the Jeep was take it on vacation to the Poconos. We would like to go offroading to Rauch Creek.
I have been doing research on various sites and merchants regarding lifts. I was considering a 2.5 to 3.5 inch lift with 35 inch tires. I dont want to replace the drive shaft right now. The guy at the dealership said I don't need control arms or a track bar and a spring lift would be fine. I know I don't want just hockey pucks. I want a suspension that will improve the jeep's handling and capabilities and not just for looks. What exactly do control arms do and what is it like driving with or without them?
Also, the dealership charges 115 an hour and claims it will take 10 hours to install a Teraflex spring lift. Is that reasonable? Where else can I go to install a lift?
My name is Andrew and I live in Newark DE. I bought my first Jeep a year and a half ago and love it. It is a 2010 2 door Wrangler. We have taken it on road trips but have not gone off road yet. It is still stock but I am looking to lift it next month, will start another thread for my questions. I have taken out the carpet and back seat and in the summer I take the doors off.
