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    Hi meowMix...

    here is the PM I sent you.

    I'll post it here too..so that others can chime in if I forgot anything....

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    Hiya

    Its really fairly easy, and as you can see from the pics put up...it can be done at the Red Rock Motel "Stoop"

    The basics are..

    1) Jack up rear of VX, take out standard springs, put in the 912 after market springs....not a huge job.
    This will lift the back by about 2.5 inches

    2) Index mark the torsion bar adjuster bolts, crank on them equally using the index marks as a reference....
    ...keep cranking until desired lift of front is achieved.

    3) Book the Vx into a local tire store and get an alignment done.

    Thats about it!

    If you are going to do this, a good plan is to start spraying your torsion bar bolts with anti-seize NOW, and a few times before you arrive in Moab.

    As for the effect on other parts, experiences vary.
    The only real issue has been CV boots tearing. This happens because the boots become accustomed to a set angle, and the lifting stresses them.
    It does not happen all the time.

    Cost wise...About $150 (springs) plus the alignment charge.

    Hope this helps. I will be bringing the springs anyway...
    ...so you don't have to decide until you get to Moab ... but do spray the T/Bolts just in case!

    I'll post this on the thread too...so if I have forgotten anything others can chime in.

    ATB

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    Quote Originally Posted by JoFotoz View Post
    Hi meowMix...

    here is the PM I sent you.



    I'll post this on the thread too...so if I have forgotten anything others can chime in.

    ATB

    Jo
    Jackstands...detach lower shock mount...

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    Yes indeed.....

    Quote Originally Posted by Ldub View Post
    Jackstands...detach lower shock mount...
    ...and for those important bits.... ya need to cross Dub's palm with a cocktail!

    I think we should 'time' it this year...and set up a yearly competion.

    The Pit Stop Stoopery Challenge



    jo

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    Metal Masher Sunday?
    I am sure we can find something for Jo to "test" the new sliders on!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Triathlete View Post
    Metal Masher Sunday?
    I am sure we can find something for Jo to "test" the new sliders on!
    yes please
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