Originally Posted by zicc1835 (Post 6991849)

interesting that this thread got reserected today ...because i was talking to a freind TODAY about installing my ECE kit actually i bought a bag set up recently ( from another board member)so in the rear at least I'm gonna use bags instead of the 6 inch drop springs any advice on this would be appreciated. Can someone also tell me do the top ECE shock relocater brackets bolt into the rivet wholes that the originals where in....i should mention i bought my kit from another board member about 2 years ago and have not even opened those boxes to look for directions

Originally Posted by Ekliptix (Post 7051556)

The alignment of the panhard bar was easy. I installed it, measured the distance from the rear drum to the fender on each side, it wasn't even so I adjusted the panhard bar via the threads that make up its ends until the rear axle was centered.

For shocks I'm using the ones included in the ECE kit, KYB shocks. They are ok but if they had an upgrade option for the shocks, I'd get them.

Originally Posted by hdff (Post 7053283)

From the way it looks the panhard has to be unbolted to adjust it how did you move the truck over for the adjustment ?

Originally Posted by hdff (Post 7053283)

From the way it looks the panhard has to be unbolted to adjust it how did you move the truck over for the adjustment ?

Originally Posted by Ekliptix (Post 7053410)

I just unbolted one end (the lower end) turned it a couple threads, tapped the rear axel over slightly to line up with the panhard bar bolt hole and rebolted it on, then remeasured for center. For anyone who says they can adjust the panhard bar without removing it from the lower bolt mount, I don't know how this is possible, but it only took a few tries using the description above.

Originally Posted by Crushkrew (Post 7053616)

Ekliptix. ...did you end up installing the 1/2 blocks on rear?

Stance looks great....hoping to do my son's truck next weekend....

Originally Posted by hdff (Post 7062726)

Can anyone tell me what size the nuts on the u bolts are. I tried a 1" and a 1 1/8 " wrench and neither fit so I need to Go shopping for the right size tomorrow

Originally Posted by jmking9 (Post 7062742)

Just take the nut with you.

Originally Posted by hdff (Post 7062752)

I need a wrench/impact socket to get it off the truck.

Originally Posted by hdff (Post 7062752)

I need a wrench/impact socket to get it off the truck.

Originally Posted by magwakeenercew2jh (Post 7062757)

I think jmking9 meant to just take the *back* part of the truck shopping with you.

:devil:

Originally Posted by jmking9 (Post 7063013)

Whoops! I think I misunderstood the situation (obviously) :lol:
It's probably a 1 1/16"

Originally Posted by hdff (Post 7062726)

Can anyone tell me what size the nuts on the u bolts are. I tried a 1" and a 1 1/8 " wrench and neither fit so I need to Go shopping for the right size tomorrow

Originally Posted by Lee H (Post 7062865)

Ekliptix, nice looking Jeep. Can you tell me about the lift and tire size, thanks. Lee.

Originally Posted by Ekliptix (Post 7063214)

Rubicon Express 4.5" lift (I think, or 3.5"). 33" BGFs. It's a 6 speed manual and the LJ chassis (2 door, long wheelbase).
http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/...18PMCustom.jpg

Originally Posted by hdff (Post 7062726)

Can anyone tell me what size the nuts on the u bolts are. I tried a 1" and a 1 1/8 " wrench and neither fit so I need to Go shopping for the right size tomorrow

Originally Posted by Classic Heartbeat (Post 6559165)

It kind of looks like to me that the raised line in his pad is created by the stock groove in his rotor. If his rotor were gouged bad enough to make a mark like that, it would be too bad to turn. The pads look good otherwise. I would put it back together as is, just depress the caliper so it will go back onto the rotor. I wouldn't even change the pads. They have lots of life left in them. WES

Originally Posted by zicc1835 (Post 7051829)

ill take some close ups this week but i got the rear lowering kit in minus the springs (used the bags) done with little effort took all day:) i took the rear and trailing arms out cleaned re bushed arms painted I'm real happy with the way its come out haven't driven it yet too much snow and cold and just plane $hitty weather in North East thanks for the tips

Originally Posted by WarMonger (Post 7064025)

Zici1835, how low is your gas tank to the ground when the bags are air'd and down? I dont have bags, but my truck is lowered. I have like 7" ground clearance. That has me a little worried. I think I will try to weld a skid plate so I have a little insurance on the truck.