Rubicon Express RE7363 - Manual (Page 5)

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B. Place the front bump stop on the center of the lower spring mount on the axle tube. Insert a center punch thru the center and
mark the hole to be drilled. Drill the marked hole to 5/16”, use the supplied self-tapping bolt to secure the bump stop to the
lower spring cup.
C. Raise the small diameter end of the coil into the upper spring bucket and over the lower spring cup and bump stop. Then raise
the axle to seat the upper mount and rotate the coil to properly index in the lower mounts.
NOTE:
If the axle cannot be dropped far enough from the frame due to brake line or ABS wire length to install the coil springs
remove the bump stop and insert it into the coil. Then slide the coil over the stock axle mount and re-install the bump
stop bolts. (photo 7)
Front Track bar
A. Set the track bar at an initial setting of 32 7/8”.
B. Using the factory track bar bolt, install the bushing end into the axle mount. Attach the heim joint end of the track bar to the
factory frame mount using the supplied misalignment spacers and the factory bolt. The bend on the track bar will be with the
elbow up to clear the front differential cover.
NOTE: Once the suspension is completely installed and the vehicle on the ground it may be necessary to adjust the track bar
for proper axle center.
Front brake lines, shocks, and sway bar links/disconnects
A. Remove and replace the front brake lines with the included stainless steel brake lines. The lines are left and right specific, when
installed the 90 degree leader from the caliper should be leaning away from the tire. (photo 12)
B. Install shock absorbers.
NOTE:
Shock absorbers are sold separately from the suspension system. It is highly critical that the correct length shock be
used with the system to prevent excessive axle droop. Incorrect length shocks will result in loss of coil springs and/or
drive shaft damage. Rubicon Express Long arm systems are designed around Mono-Tube shocks, using a twin tube
shock may cause interference issues and damage to the shock or suspension. Rubicon Express always recommends
using Rubicon Mono-Tube Shock Absorbers for proper fitment and vehicle specific valving.
C. Install sway bar links. See supplied instruction sheet for the front sway bar link / disconnect information (RE1143). This kit
contains all parts necessary to be used on a Jeep Rubicon model with factory electronic disconnect as well as X and Sahara Jeep
models.
Photo # 12 Photo # 13
Step 4 – Rear control arm bracket installation