i just received my spacers from 4crawler (shipped all the way to0 Hawaii pretty quickly). i was wondering if anybody had any suggestion or tips before i install them...

MERRY CHRISTMAS

 

theres a couple good threads on bj spacers install, Hell even one that the title say "bj spacer install writeup"...How do I know you ask..?
I was putting mine in yesterday and said thread helped me out a bit...
So a tip...hmm...Search...?
Not trying to be an ass though...

 

have a scrap 2x4 handy to put between the upper bumpstop

other than that, pretty simple and straight forward install, just read the instructons

 

hah, Dont use spare fibreboard under the upper A arm...But, If ya dont put anything there, It will be hard...trust me..

 

x2

and grinding the upper A-arm isnt fun either...at least 4 me lol, couldnt get the grinder in there right, ended up looking butched but it works

 

yeah, thats what took me most of the time...grinding...then scratching my head......Then reverting back to install instructions and seeing that you have to put something under that bumpstop....then a little bit more......then some ...then some ...Done...

 

I'm excited to put um in and feel the ride!

 

how easy is the self alignment?

 

not too hard, But its still probably going to be exactly on...

 

Make sure your tie rod adjuster sleeves are not seized, same with the camber adjusters..

Get a good 6" long peice of 2x4 to jack under the UCA to keep it seperated from the upper balljoint.
A die-grinder works great for notching out the UCA.

Make sure your shocks will work!

 

I'll tell you tomorrow.

So far difficulty out of 5 (being the most difficult)

Compressing the suspension enough to jam the 2x4 in place: 2
Knocking out the stud on the BJs: 3 (torch and PB blaster needed on mine and 10min with a BFH)
Trimming the UCA: 1
Installing the spacers: 1