OverlanderJK
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I just used a piece of 1" square tube I had lying around for my crush sleeve. It's holding up fine so far and I'm sure it will the whole time.
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Dang it! If I was at home I could snap a photo of how I had to run my rear lines inside the frame rails. I actually sheared my driver side line off the frame rail during the Wayalife "Florence Junction Video" run. Fortunately, it was just dangling with zero leaks, no hard or soft lines was compromised.
JKAnimal
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I'll take a look and see if I can figure out a good path. Throw some pics up when you can.
You too Paychex. Let's see some pics of your setup!
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Just bend the hard lines up a bit even on top of the frame. Throw a zip tie on it and call it a day. 
The only thing that can grab back there is the bolt from your sway bar end link. In fact, it looks like you already have the tell tale scratch from that bolt on your frame rail. I have the same one...only mine had a brake line in it. :doh:
The only thing that can grab back there is the bolt from your sway bar end link. In fact, it looks like you already have the tell tale scratch from that bolt on your frame rail. I have the same one...only mine had a brake line in it. :doh:
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so here is what I did on mines...
GENTLY bend the line in the position you choose, I ran my line alone the top of the frame and used a couple of zip ties to secure it.
I then ran the line down the "inside" of the frame through an existing hole. I did have to widen the bottom of the hole to get the fitting inside, but after a little work, it fit. Now connecting the lines one inside was a bit tricky as well, but I just pushed the lines up enough to get to them through the top and got it done. I also used a 3/4" square furniture plug from Lowes (that I had to modify a bit) to secure the line in the hole to avoid any vibration damage.
Line coming out of the bottom of the frame.
Hope this helps. there are a number of ways to accomplish this, just be GENTLE and have a plan so that you are not over bending your lines.
GENTLY bend the line in the position you choose, I ran my line alone the top of the frame and used a couple of zip ties to secure it.
I then ran the line down the "inside" of the frame through an existing hole. I did have to widen the bottom of the hole to get the fitting inside, but after a little work, it fit. Now connecting the lines one inside was a bit tricky as well, but I just pushed the lines up enough to get to them through the top and got it done. I also used a 3/4" square furniture plug from Lowes (that I had to modify a bit) to secure the line in the hole to avoid any vibration damage.
Line coming out of the bottom of the frame.
Hope this helps. there are a number of ways to accomplish this, just be GENTLE and have a plan so that you are not over bending your lines.
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JKAnimal
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That makes me nervous bending those steel lines... Looks good though.
Jumping tracks here. Those aren't the sway bar end links I got with my kit. Here is what I got.
Those others look much better. As it is I am missing bolts because those links didn't come with any. Guess I'll give trail jeeps a call again.
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Dont be nervous, just be GENTLE... the line will bend pretty easy, just work in small sections. Trust, you will want them out of the way as that silly sway bar bolt WILL catch your lines at some point...
As far as the links, ya give them a call and see if they are an upgrade or if they are supposed to be standard.
JKAnimal
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How do you fit a square tube in a round hole? :thinking: :idontknow:
You'll have to show me that trick sometime! :cheesy:
Crush sleeve arrived today. Now that I have it in my hand I understand why you need it. The existing hole in the knuckle where the drag link goes is tapered so the drag link basically press fits into the knuckle. After you ream it with the 13/16th bit the sleeve reverses the taper so the new drag link fits properly. That's pretty cool! :yup:
OverlanderJK
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That was for the track bar. My bad. But if you file down the edges of the steel tub with a nail file it will turn round. :cheesy:
looks really good!!! is that your silly dome popping up behind the front end?
andrew -
JKAnimal
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Got the totes on this morning. It's Badass! Couldn't get the alignment until Tuesday. 
But I am very impressed by the ride already and the gears feel fine. Haven't gone very fast with it out of alignment. The traction control is kicking in.
I also need to adjust the Draglink to straighten the steering wheel.
ANIMAL! Now it needs a growl!
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But I am very impressed by the ride already and the gears feel fine. Haven't gone very fast with it out of alignment. The traction control is kicking in.
I also need to adjust the Draglink to straighten the steering wheel.
ANIMAL! Now it needs a growl!
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Looks great! You should just the the alignment yourself following wayoflife's write up. :yup: :thumb:
LetsGoMuddin
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Awesome! When you hit the trails, take some pics so we can see them all drity! :thumb:
JKAnimal
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Cool. I figured that might be the problem. I'll fix that tomorrow. I took the day off today pretty much. My wife and kids missed me.
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I think I waited a few hundred miles. Can't remember. I just read back a page or two with a little more time.
1) the sway bar links you have are the new design.
2) isn't it amazing how well it drives? I swear some people don't believe me when I tell them.
I really like your jeep. I would have thought triple crush would be too much, but the black roof rack really tones it down. Well done.
OverlanderJK
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Looks sweet! Nice work!