TutorN1 Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 I've tried a search before this, but didn't really find what I was looking for. I remember reading how someone built the parts for their steering when they did a SFD. I've built my blocks, and wanting to get all the parts done before I start. I'm going with 3" if that matters. I'm wanting to get this on this winter. Any info would be helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrariowner123 Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 (edited) Well you'll need to make a steering linkage extention, same principle applies, just make it 3" longer. Traditionally, people make their brake lines longer. With a 3" you can probably get away with it, but better safe than sorry. You can make your own by converting to SS with an AN kit. But Krfab has a fairly solid deal on the 3 SS line youll need. And I think the only other thing you'll need besides the blocks is to make one of the PS lines a little higher mounted to avoid strain. Oh almost forgot about the rear end. You'll need longer shocks in back, stock "TECHNICALLY" works, but you'll want to get longer ones, most guys run F-350 spec shocks, as it uses the same dual eyelet design with just a longer travel. I don't remember the specs off the top of my head but I can point you in the right direction if need be. And lastly you'll need to decide how you want to get the rear up in the air. I believe there are two options now. You can go the traditional route again by getting Jeep Grand Cherokee lift Springs and modifying the perch to accommodate the design change, it's a little tricking trying to get a level stance, but it does work once you have it dialed it. Or I think Steve now offers a three inch spring spacer that would maintain the same spring rate as stock, and just relocates where the spring sits to a little higher up. Past that, put on some 33's, get an alignment and call it good! Hope that helps! -Kyle Edited August 13, 2014 by ferrariowner123 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TutorN1 Posted August 13, 2014 Author Share Posted August 13, 2014 Man yeah, that helps! I do remember reading about using F-350 shocks before, you have to mount them upside down. I'm going to make all the parts I can myself, nothin against Steve, just trying to do this on a TIGHT budget. I'll put a spacer in for now, then may get some iron man springs later on. Hadn't thought about my lines, I'll call and get some prices at a place here. They can make any lines in house. (Made some for a bike build I helped on) What about bolts that I'll need? Anybody remember what they are? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TutorN1 Posted August 14, 2014 Author Share Posted August 14, 2014 Anybody know a part number for the jeep lift springs? I've looked a few different sets, but not sure which ones I need. Found a set of the F-350 shock yesterday for around $50 so I can get them anytime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrariowner123 Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Check some of the SFD threads, I have them all saved, I'll post them when I go on my first break. -Kyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrariowner123 Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Boom! http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=IROR&Product_Code=IR-WRCSP&Category_Code=WSC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TutorN1 Posted August 14, 2014 Author Share Posted August 14, 2014 AWSOME! I looked at some of those, but weren't sure if that's what I needed. May check with a guy here who just lifted his wrangler, again. He may have some from and old lift I might can get. If not 200 for the rear isn't bad for a lift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrariowner123 Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Well you have to get lifted WJ Springs to get 4 or 6 inch lift. So maybe stock ones with a little boost at the base will do the trick? Idk. I'll have to check my old threads to get an idea. -Kyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TutorN1 Posted August 14, 2014 Author Share Posted August 14, 2014 Sorry, what I ment was he raised his jeep higher! He was all ready at least 3" before. I think he's at 6" or better! If still has them I might can get a used set of lift springs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TutorN1 Posted October 21, 2014 Author Share Posted October 21, 2014 Figured it was time to post what I've been doing. This is what I've got so far, all I lack on getting the front SFD kit finished is the strut towers. Hope to have them finished sometime this next week. Once they're done I'll start getting all the stuff built for the rear lift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TutorN1 Posted October 21, 2014 Author Share Posted October 21, 2014 OH, ALMOST FORGOT!! Big thanks to DustinP for all the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrariowner123 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Oh man, can't wait to see what it looks like? Is that three inches? That's looks really tall. -Kyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TutorN1 Posted October 22, 2014 Author Share Posted October 22, 2014 Yepper that's 3" The tower tube looks bigger cuz I had them stacked in the pic. Started laying the holes out for the plates on them today, going to have to go with a 4.5 center hole to fit my tube. Maybe over engineering, but would rather be safe than sorry. Once I get those welded up, I'll move to building the parts for the rear. It's a slow go, but I'm not in a hurry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrariowner123 Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Dude thats awesome, i may have to have you make me a 2" one, i'm sorta wanting a lift again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TutorN1 Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 Figured I'd update where I'm at now Got my towers all welded up, got some grinding, and machining left to get them to finished hight. Not looking bad, for a first time build. Just hope I've got all my holes where they need to be. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorpe991 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 what are you doing for the rear lift? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TutorN1 Posted October 30, 2014 Author Share Posted October 30, 2014 Got in mind of building these to go on the spring perch to hold the jw springs from the link above Here's a pic from another thread on here, sorry can't remember who, it's in the R50 section. Gives an idea of where the sit, and how they work. Also gives a nice view of the pan hard drop I'm going to start in a few weeks. Feel free to ask questions, or give any thoughts on how to do it better. The pic on top is a SFD from krfabs. That's the one that got me to thinkin I could build my own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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