Question about spacer lift install

[Blues Fan 30]

Going to finally be tackling this project soon and had what is probably a dumb question but I can't find a good answer so here I am. I've got the mopar lcas I'm going to install in conjunction with the spacer lift but wasn't sure if I could remove them entirely and reinstall new as part of the install process while I've got everything jacked up, or if I need to just loosen bolts do the spacer install put the jeep back on the ground then remove and reinstall one side at a time. I'm guessing the second approach is correct thinking things may get out of whack if removing both sides while jacked up but it'd also be way easier to swap without wheels on and whatnot.

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[Roky]

Going to finally be tackling this project soon and had what is probably a dumb question but I can't find a good answer so here I am. I've got the mopar lcas I'm going to install in conjunction with the spacer lift but wasn't sure if I could remove them entirely and reinstall new as part of the install process while I've got everything jacked up, or if I need to just loosen bolts do the spacer install put the jeep back on the ground then remove and reinstall one side at a time. I'm guessing the second approach is correct thinking things may get out of whack if removing both sides while jacked up but it'd also be way easier to swap without wheels on and whatnot.

Do control arms one at a time, less work and aggravation….

 

[azwjowner]

Jack stands on frame, axle at full droop, remove and install new control arm on only one side at a time.

 

[azwjowner]

Jack stands on frame, axle at full droop, remove and install new control arm on only one side at a time.

And be sure to support the axle of course. Jack underneath.

 

[Blues Fan 30]

Do control arms one at a time, less work and aggravation….

Ok to swap while jacked up though? So would just take one side off then put new on and leave bolts loose and tighten when back on ground?

 

[Roky]

Ok to swap while jacked up though? So would just take one side off then put new on and leave bolts loose and tighten when back on ground?

Yeah you can do it that way, the main thing is if you take both off at the same time it’s just a pain to keep the axle from rotating. It can be done but I like simple since I do this shit almost every weekend, lol.

 

[Blues Fan 30]

Yeah you can do it that way, the main thing is if you take both off at the same time it’s just a pain to keep the axle from rotating. It can be done but I like simple since I do this shit almost every weekend, lol.

Sweet, thanks for the guidance! Just trying to ensure I don't end up in a flocking flock situation where I'm cursing myself.

 

[Roky]

Sweet, thanks for the guidance! Just trying to ensure I don't end up in a flocking flock situation where I'm cursing myself.

You’ll be fine, there’s no one set way to do it, there’s just hard and easy…. Just remember if you do something wrong or backwards it’s easy to reverse it and go again….

 

[Odyssey USA]

Do the spacers then LCA’s one side at a time, or the reverse.

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