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YJ Wrangler Lift Kit - Old Ride Out, Superide In

Jeep Wrangler Yj Lift Kit Kit Layout
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Jeep Wrangler Yj Lift Kit Kit Layout
Included in the Superlift 3.5-inch lift system are new leaf springs, urethane bushings, U-bolts, rear extended sway-bar links and front sway-bar disconnects, front and rear track-bar drop brackets, transfer-case drop-down brackets, bumpstop extensions, and a new steering stabilizer. Also shown are a dropped pitman arm, Superlift's TruSpeed, and Bulletproof brake hoses. Superlift also provided a set of its Superide shocks.
Jeep Wrangler Yj Lift Kit Brake Lines
Superlift's Bulletproof brake... 
   
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Jeep Wrangler Yj Lift Kit Brake Lines
Superlift's Bulletproof brake hoses are extended-length, Kevlar-reinforced, braided stainless steel hoses. New mounting hardware is also included.
Jeep Wrangler Yj Lift Kit Rear Shackles
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Jeep Wrangler Yj Lift Kit Rear Shackles
We'll also install a set of Currie Enterprises rear boomerang shackles. The shackles permit increased articulation by allowing the rear spring eye to pivot farther rearward. They include urethane bushings, 1/4-inch-thick steel side plates, and Grade 8 bolts with greasable zerks in the bolt heads.
Jeep Wrangler Yj Lift Kit Front Suspension
The stock suspension was used... 
   
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Jeep Wrangler Yj Lift Kit Front Suspension
The stock suspension was used and abused. The driver-side front spring had a significant bend, and the passenger-side framerail had evidence of repair. The YJ previously sat on 33-inch tires by way of extended shackles and a very shoddy 3-inch body lift, which was almost missing altogether.
Jeep Wrangler Yj Lift Kit Rear Suspension
Note the rearmost passenger-side... 
   
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Jeep Wrangler Yj Lift Kit Rear Suspension
Note the rearmost passenger-side body mount, which has been replaced with some sort of spacer that was obviously installed to fill a void.
Jeep Wrangler Yj Lift Kit Leaf Springs
Here, the new Superlift spring... 
   
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Jeep Wrangler Yj Lift Kit Leaf Springs
Here, the new Superlift spring is shown next to the bent driver-side front spring. The obvious lack of arc and disintegrated spring-eye bush-ings offered a lackluster ride on- and off-road. The new springs will increase ride height and offer significantly better ride quality.
Jeep Wrangler Yj Lift Kit Bushing Installation
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Jeep Wrangler Yj Lift Kit Bushing Installation
Once the stock suspension components were removed, Mel Wade of Off Road Evolution began the installation by installing the new urethane bushings and bolt sleeves in the spring eyes.
Jeep Wrangler Yj Lift Kit Secure Front Springs
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Jeep Wrangler Yj Lift Kit Secure Front Springs
The front springs were then secured to the front Currie Enterprises tow shackles.
Jeep Wrangler Yj Lift Kit Install U Bolts
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Jeep Wrangler Yj Lift Kit Install U Bolts
With the new springs in place, we'll install the U-bolts to secure them to the axle.

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