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Installing lift at 150k. What else?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Trail Runnah, Apr 15, 2023.

  1. Apr 15, 2023 at 10:52 AM
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    Trail Runnah

    Trail Runnah [OP] New Member

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    So I have a lift that I bought in the winter that I'm getting ready to install this spring. Eibach 2.0 coilovers with rear reservoir shocks. Can't wait to finally install it! Keeping it set at 2.0 inches front, 1 in rear. Sticking with the stock control arms.

    My 2013 has about 150k on it, and in the time I've owned it I haven't replaced any steering or suspension components.

    Is there anything I should replace while I'm in there, or just wait till things start to wear out and replace them accordingly? At the very minimum I was thinking I would replace the sway bar links, as I have to disconnect them anyway to install the lift.

    Thanks!
     
  2. Apr 17, 2023 at 1:42 PM
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    HeftyFabworks

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    There is a few variable's that can come into play. I have seen a fair share of the lower control arm "Cam bolts" that are frozen in place, not allowing a proper alignment to be done. I would mark where your cam bolts are mounted currently, loosen the through bolts and see if they move, if they don't then you'll have to cut them out.
    Same thing with your Tie rods too.
     
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  3. Apr 25, 2023 at 10:02 AM
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    TrailSpecial22

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    2” lift Bilstein 6112 w/600 lb coils front, 1.5” lift Eibach T13 coils rear, Bilstein 5100 rear shocks, TRD skidplate, TRD stainless catback w/black TRD side exhaust, TRD shifter handle, Weathertech bug deflector, 20% tint front, LED door bulbs, 285/70/17 Falken WP AT3, Energy Suspension front bumpstops, SSO Slimline Bumper w/ Badland Shackles, Durobumps 4.25” rear
    IMO while the front end is apart, I would replace inner/outer tie rods, check upper and lower ball joints, replace front sway bar bushings and front links and check for frozen cam bolts.
     

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