1987 Jeep Wrangler YJ Black Diamond Lift Kit - YJ Ask Why?

7. The owner chose to keep the existing Con-Ferr shackles for an extra inch of lift (and added rear driveshaft vibration). The Black Diamond springs are marked front and rear for idiot-resistant installation.

8. Bumpstop brackets install under the new U-bolts. This is a simple yet effective solution for keeping the springs from overcompressing-and the tires from bashing the fenderwells.

9. Factory-style extended links allow the sway bar to remain in its stock location. The Black Diamond links are zinc-plated for corrosion-resistance, come with poly bushings, and install with the OE hardware.

10. A higher-performance option is Black Diamond quick-connect sway-bar links. A pull pin allows the upper piece to unscrew, permitting full suspension droop. The kit includes hook-and-loop straps for securing the upper piece up and out of the way.

11. Black Diamond AT shocks are lightly valved hydraulic units that are decent all-around, cost-effective performers. Superlift offers a variety of other shock options to tailor the Black Diamond suspension to specific driving styles and terrains.

12. The optional dropped pitman arm is highly recommended at this level of lift. Make sure to use the appropriate puller to remove it and the tie-rod ends; take care not to damage the rubber tie-rod boots.

13. Minimizing steering-linkage angles improves handling, particularly in short-wheelbase rigs. The optional Black Diamond dropped pitman arm positions the drag link more parallel to the tie-rod, resulting in less wheel kick and wander.

14. Black Diamond offers an optional steering stabilizer that's slightly stiffer than the OE unit. This piece helps the short-wheelbase YJ resist excessive steering wander.

15. The kit's transfer-case spacers are contoured to fit the recesses in the crossmember. Even so, rear driveshaft vibration is sometimes still a problem, one remedied by the optional Superlift NV231 slip-yoke eliminator kit (which creates more than 4 inches of additional rear driveshaft space) and/or a CV-style rear shaft.

16. The basic Black Diamond kit includes a rear brake-line extender bracket. It functions like the front brackets, moving the stock hose downward to accommodate the increased suspension travel.

17. A harder-core option is to upgrade to extended-length brake hoses. Superlift bulletproof hoses combine braided-steel jackets with Kevlar inner liners.

18. The rear track-bar bracket centers the Dana 35. The yet-to-be-positioned bumpstop bracket is visible in the background.