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i know its only exciting to me, but today i took it to the credit union to pay it off. Great feeling to have no more payments on it. random photo parked at the in laws' place.

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they are Mopar brackets as well. The A-pillar brackets have 2 mount points (top and side) I initially had them top mounted but I like folding the windshield so I moved them to the sides. IMH they actually look better mounted on the side and they light up the MOAB stickers which looks real cool. Kinda like the enterprise from Star Trek. Total Nerd! :captain:
Great looking Jeep and the lights make it a serious beast. But are you springing for new industrial strength window blinds for your neighbor across the street? At the end of your video it looks like they get the full blast of artificial sunshine! :giggle:
Luckily my front neighbors are selling the house and they don't live there anymore. Maybe thats why they are leaving.....
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So today I finally swap my stock LCA with Mopar lift LCA, my JL is currently at stock height, but I hope that slightly longer LCA can give me a bit more caster. Also, it is Mopar so the dealer can't tell I swapped unless they look at it under a microscope.


As you can see in the picture, Mopar lift LCA is slightly longer than the stock LCA (measured by about 1/4 inch). In case you are interested in doing this mod, the part number for Mopar lift LCA is 68322798AA. If you want to use a new set of bolts and nuts, they are 6512085AA (bolt, M16-1.5x104mm) and 6104720AA (nut). The torque specs are 190 ft-lb. The 130 and lower floating around the internet is from the old JK smaller bolt and nut, JL has a larger bolt so the torque is much higher.


Some tips for your installation:

(1) Tools, tools, tools! Breaking free LCA requires a 21 mm deep socket and 24 mm wrench, since the space is really limited under the car, you need to have an impact wrench that can deliver good torque.

(2) The new LCA will be longer, so you need to jack up the frame slightly (shown in another picture) to push it in. Once you push one side in, the other side should be easy since the axle is already moved.

(3) I put a tiny bit of anti-seize in the LCA mount, does not hurt to have a little bit.

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That's some ugly toes! :CWL:
 

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So today I finally swap my stock LCA with Mopar lift LCA, my JL is currently at stock height, but I hope that slightly longer LCA can give me a bit more caster. Also, it is Mopar so the dealer can't tell I swapped unless they look at it under a microscope.


As you can see in the picture, Mopar lift LCA is slightly longer than the stock LCA (measured by about 1/4 inch). In case you are interested in doing this mod, the part number for Mopar lift LCA is 68322798AA. If you want to use a new set of bolts and nuts, they are 6512085AA (bolt, M16-1.5x104mm) and 6104720AA (nut). The torque specs are 190 ft-lb. The 130 and lower floating around the internet is from the old JK smaller bolt and nut, JL has a larger bolt so the torque is much higher.


Some tips for your installation:

(1) Tools, tools, tools! Breaking free LCA requires a 21 mm deep socket and 24 mm wrench, since the space is really limited under the car, you need to have an impact wrench that can deliver good torque.

(2) The new LCA will be longer, so you need to jack up the frame slightly (shown in another picture) to push it in. Once you push one side in, the other side should be easy since the axle is already moved.

(3) I put a tiny bit of anti-seize in the LCA mount, does not hurt to have a little bit.

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I assume this is a mod I have missed.
More caster on stock springs to prevent wobble?
 

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Installed Fox Shocks

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Nice !

I am doing the same thing on my Rubicon.

Just to be sure, you have simply replaced the stock red rubicon shocks by the Fox IFP one ?

985-24-171 and 985-24-172, which are the 0-1,5" lift, right ?
 

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Falcon steering stabilizer and track bar. Do anything? No idea...

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I assume this is a mod I have missed.
More caster on stock springs to prevent wobble?
This has been extensively discussed here. Well, basically it was an incompetent design by FCA. Rubicon suspension is about 1.5 inches higher than Sahara and Sport, but all three use the same length LCA. Therefore Rubicon has a lower positive caster (typically 4~4.5) while Sahara and Sport have 5~5.5. The low caster affected Rubicon's ability to track straight, return to center, and make other steering components more vulnerable. It gets even worse when installing Mopar lift as they give almost 3", and some forum members reported their casters after lift was in the lower 3.

For stock Rubicon, one cheap fix is to use Mopar 2" lift's LCA since they are slightly longer. It is perfect since too much caster can also cause steering issues. Mopar 2" lift LCAs are about $60 for a pair. This is much cheaper than even a caster bolt or correction bracket. Best of all, the old and new LCA look the same so warranty is preserved with even the pickiest dealer.

For lifted Rubicon, an adjustable LCA (Teraflex, etc.) should be used to correct caster.
 

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Nice !

I am doing the same thing on my Rubicon.

Just to be sure, you have simply replaced the stock red rubicon shocks by the Fox IFP one ? That is correct. Big difference on ride:)

985-24-171 and 985-24-172, which are the 0-1,5" lift, right ?
 

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That is correct!
Thanks a lot ! I have ordered mine on September and they just gonna arrive next week...

Can't wait to put it on. :)
 

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Been wanting to upgrade to some safer Factor 55 stuff for a while. I had a Maximus3 hook keeper and warn hook on the Jeep. Went to do a recovery the other day and the rope was frozen to the hook keeper posts. I tugged a little too hard the wrong way and bent my bumper. Also, my Warn fairlead was starting to corrode.

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Installed LOD sliders. Simple install, had to loosen one body bolt to slide the big washer over a little.

These things were package well. Plastic wrapped, cardboard reinforcement, and spray foam to fill the voids.

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Wow those look really really good. Making me rethink my ROAM steps...
 
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Swapped out my 35's to 37's on the same Mopar 2" lift kit and added dual Fox stabilizers , Gained 2" at the pinch seam but lost an 1" between tire and fender . No rubbing , turn radius is the same , handles like the Rig doesn't know there on there ! ....no hobbles , wobbles or Shimmy's .

Top pic was Day one 3/23/18 with 11 smiles on her , Bottom Pick was today 1/25/19 with 14,112 smiles on her ....Love m !!!

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