Rubicon Express RE8300 - Manual

RUBICON EXPRESS. 3290 MONIER CIR., RANCHO CORDOVA, CA. 95742 916-473-4600
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR:
RE8300 4.5” ZJ EXTREME DUTY LONG ARM SYSTEM
Congratulations on purchasing the ultimate suspension upgrade available for the 1993-1998 Jeep ZJ Grand Cherokee. This kit will transform
your ZJ into a formidable trail machine with excellent road manners, much the same way our TJ long arm kit transforms the Wrangler.
Application Notes:
1. Lift heights over 3.5” may require modifications to the front and/or rear drive shaft, especially the full time NP249 transfer case –
see slip yoke vibration in Troubleshooting before proceeding.
2. This kit requires modifications to the exhaust system. Generally, after the suspension is installed, plan on a shop installing a
system from about the factory crossmember on back with a smaller muffler.
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Safety Warning:
Suspension systems or components that enhance the off-road performance of your vehicle may cause it to handle differently, on and off-road, than it did from
the factory. Care must be taken to prevent loss of control or vehicle rollover during sudden maneuvers. Failure to drive the vehicle safely may result in serious
injury or death to driver and passengers. We recommend you always wear your seat belt, drive safely and avoid quick turns and other sudden maneuvers.
Constant maintenance is required to keep your vehicle safe. Thoroughly inspect your vehicle before and after every off-road use.
Installation Warning:
We recommend that certified technicians perform the installations of our products. Attempts to install these products without knowledge or experience may
jeopardize the safety of the vehicle. These instructions only cover the installation of our products and may not include factory procedures for disassembly and
reassembly of factory components. Read instructions from start to finish and be sure all parts are present before disassembling the vehicle. Included
instructions are guidelines only for recommended procedures and in no way are meant to be definitive. Installer is responsible to insure a safe and controllable
vehicle after performing modifications. Do not perform test drives on public roads with partially completed installations. Always double and triple check your
work before use.
KIT CONTENTS
RE1150 Rear Sway Bar End Links
RE1141 Gen2 Sway Bar Disconnects
RE1345 Front Coil Springs
RE1350 Rear Coil Springs
RE1380 Front 2” Bottom Bump Stop Extensions
RE1390 Rear 2” Bump Stop Extensions
RE1550 Front Brake Lines
RE1604 Rear Track Bar Bracket
RE1650 Rear Adjustable Track Bar
RE1660 Front Extreme Duty Track Bar
RE1665 Front Extreme Duty Track Bar Bracket
RE4000 Front Lower Left Extreme Duty Control Arm
RE4010 Front Lower Right Extreme Duty Control Arm
RE4020 Front Upper Extreme Duty Control Arms
RE4030 Rear Lower Extreme Duty Control Arms
RE4040 Rear Upper Extreme Duty Control Arm
RE9950 Front 3-piece crossmember (’93-’95 tranny mount, cross piece, 2-uniframe plates, 2-side braces, 4-bolting strip , hdwr)
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RE9960 Rear 3-piece crossmember (cross piece, 2-uniframe mounts, 2-side braces, 2-bolting strips, 2-nut strips, hdwr)
TYPICAL TOOLS REQUIRED
1-1/8” hole saw for steel, ½” drill motor & drill bits, angle grinder,
Basic mechanical hand tools and T-55 Torx head bit along with standard Torx head wrench set,
Floor jack & jack stands (2 Pair),
Welder, Plasma cutter, or reciprocating saw w/metal cutting blades, or cutting wheels for angle grinder
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