1. The Superlift 4-inch long-arm kit accommodates 37x12.50-17 Krawlers thanks to a Gen-Right Hi-Fender kit. Optional SSR remote-reservoir monotubes and Bulletproof front DOT-compliant braided-steel brake hoses were installed as well.1. The Superlift 4-inch long-arm kit accommodates 37x12.50-17 Krawlers thanks to a Gen-Rig 2. Once the existing front suspension components and steering linkage are removed, the OE link-arm frame mounts must be carefully cut or torched off. An acetylene torch, a plasma cutter, a reciprocating saw, and/or a cutoff wheel can be used.2. Once the existing front suspension components and steering linkage are removed, the OE 3. Instead of Heim ends or Johnny Joints, Superlift uses threaded two-piece Rockrunner link arms. This swivel feature, combined with urethane and steel-encased rubber eye bushings, permits greater range of motion. The urethane bushings, found at the axle ends, have zerks for squeak-elimination. Other advantages are the caster dial-in and the extended-length female Rockrunner ends for up to a 3-inch wheelbase stretch.3. Instead of Heim ends or Johnny Joints, Superlift uses threaded two-piece Rockrunner lin 4. Jay grinds the mount remnants smooth so the kit's long arms won't have any clearance issues. A blast of black spray paint discourages rust.4. Jay grinds the mount remnants smooth so the kit's long arms won't have any clearance is 5. Next, the transmission is supported with a jack, its crossmember is removed, and the exhaust is cut and removed just downstream of where it merges into a single pipe. The kit's frame brackets are positioned using factory crossmember holes, and the remaining holes are marked for drilling.5. Next, the transmission is supported with a jack, its crossmember is removed, and the ex 6. Steel crush sleeves reinforce each frame hole. They fit snugly by drilling 1/2-inch inner frame holes and exactly 3/4-inch holes on the frame's outboard side. Tack-welds can secure the sleeves should the outer holes get too big.6. Steel crush sleeves reinforce each frame hole. They fit snugly by drilling 1/2-inch inn 7. Superlift's instructions give ballpark eye-to-eye lengths for the Rockrunner arms. The frame-mount eyes use OE Jeep rubber/steel bushings, while the axle ends take two-piece poly bushings with steel sleeves.7. Superlift's instructions give ballpark eye-to-eye lengths for the Rockrunner arms. The 8. The kit's inner pan replaces the OE transmission crossmember. Access slots aid routine servicing, and countersunk holes accommodate flush-mount bolts.8. The kit's inner pan replaces the OE transmission crossmember. Access slots aid routine 9. Tab nuts are included for otherwise hard-to-reach fasteners. The zinc-plated brake and fuel line relocation bracket is also visible to the left.9. Tab nuts are included for otherwise hard-to-reach fasteners. The zinc-plated brake and 10. Bumpstop corrections are provided. These include longer closed-cell foam snubbers and axle spacers.10. Bumpstop corrections are provided. These include longer closed-cell foam snubbers and 11. The axles are carefully lowered to avoid stressing the brake hoses (a longer rear hoses is included; front braided-steel hoses are optional with the 4-inch kit). Then the coils are mounted in the factory position.11. The axles are carefully lowered to avoid stressing the brake hoses (a longer rear hose 12. Major front components are in place. The shock reservoirs were permanently mounted once the Gen-Right fenders were on, and the Superlift threaded swaybar disconnects were deleted in favor of a Currie Antirock system.12. Major front components are in place. The shock reservoirs were permanently mounted onc 13. The kit includes lower extension brackets for the rear shocks. Optional SSR remote-reservoir shocks come with insulated hose clamps for securing the reservoirs.13. The kit includes lower extension brackets for the rear shocks. Optional SSR remote-res 14. Both the front and rear adjustable track bars have Heim ends so that the axles can be accurately centered under the Jeep. The rear bar attaches to an extended bracket on the OE mount.14. Both the front and rear adjustable track bars have Heim ends so that the axles can be 15. The outer skidpan is 1/4 inch thick. Two-person hoisting into position is advisable. SOURCES Superlift Suspension Systems Tri-County Gear 9-09/-623-3373 www.tricountygear.com By Tom Struebbien Enjoyed this Post? Subscribe to our RSS Feed, or use your favorite social media to recommend us to friends and colleagues!
