Build Day Three(Lift is Done!)

Not today, but almost a week ago on Sunday I finished installing the lift. It took many hours dealing with removing the old factory shocks. The front shocks were a pain to remove though solve with a destructive nature. In fact, so were the rear shocks! The rear shocks survived and removed intact, but the welded in nuts were punched our with a very large air chisel. There were a few minor issues getting the new springs in with the spring compressors in the way however those were simple to solve.
At the same time I finished the JKS body and motor mounts. Those were fairly easily to install. I had my father supervise the motor mount lift installation since I did not feel comfortable laying under a partially supported engine with my arms up in there.
Total installed: Rough Country 2.5" lift, JKS 1.25" body lift, JKS 1" budget motor mount lift.
Waiting to install this week end: JKS Quicker Disconnects, AEV/Nth Degree Tummy Tucker.
The week end after that: BFGoodrich All-Terrain K/O 33x12.50R15 and Spidertrax 1.25" wheel spacers.





I realize that I am still disconnected here with the anti-sway bar. The links have apparently been broken for a while.


This is my cost sheet I have been using to keep track of my expenses. I initially paid $10,000 for the Jeep with a listed book price of $14,000. Considering I saved so much since the Jeep had issues like needing new tires that extra money gets to go for parts that I want.