Rubicon Express JL7099 Installation Instructions Manual Download Page 6

Revised 

11.5.18 

C.  Place the rear coils up into the upper mount and over the lower mount. Raise the axle into place just 

enough to keep the coil spring from falling out. Be sure to realign upper isolator tabs with holes in the 

upper coil bucket 

D.  Install the replacement rear anti-sway bar end links (RE1151) in place of the previously removed fac-

tory anti-sway bar end links as follows: 

1.  For vehicles using factory 17” wheels, secure to the sway bar and rear axle using the supplied 

1/2” X 2 1/4” 

button head bolts and hardware.  Be sure the bend in sway bar end links is at the 

top and facing toward inside of vehicle and the bolt heads are facing in toward frame. 

(Photo 4)

 

2.  For vehicles using aftermarket wheels with 4.75” of backspacing, secure to the sway bar and rear 

axle using the supplied 

1/2” X 2 1/4” 

button head bolts and hardware.  Be sure the bend sway 

bar end links is at the top and facing toward outside of vehicle and the bolt heads are facing to-

ward outside of vehicle. 

(Photo 5)

 

NOTE:   

If installing 37” tires on JL sport edition, and do not want to trim install (RE1301) on top of 

(RE1303) with provided hardware.

 

Shocks

  

A.  Depending on what shocks have been purchased with the suspension kit it may be necessary to reuse 

the sleeves from the stock shocks. If this is necessary be sure to lubricate the sleeves during removal 

and most importantly during re-installation. 

 

Step 6 - Final details and adjustments 

 
A.  Install wheels, verify all coils are properly seated shocks installed and lower the vehicle. 

B.  Check the front track bar for axle center, adjust as necessary. 

C.  Tighten all control arm and track bar rubber bushing hardware. Use factory specs where factory bolts are used. 

(Photo # 4) 

(Photo # 5) 

Configuration 
with factory 17” 
wheels 

Configuration 
with aftermarket 
wheels 

 

Summary of Contents for JL7099

Page 1: ...mpts to install these prod ucts 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 proc...

Page 2: ...014 Rear Coil Shim 2 RM60164 3 5 Front Coil Spring 2 RM60166 3 5 Rear Coil Spring 1 RE1151 Rear Sway Bar End Link Kit 3 RE1301 2 Front Lower Bump Stop Kit 2 70 0374501800 3 8 x 4 1 2 Hex Bolt Gr 8 1 R...

Page 3: ...nts INSTALLATION OVERVIEW The installation process can be broken down into the following tasks 1 Installation of front control arms track bar coil springs and bump stops shocks sway bar links 2 Instal...

Page 4: ...1301 and long bolt Front Track bar A If installing adjustable track bar refer to RE1674 instructions B If installing HD track bar refer to RE1683 instructions Shocks and sway bar links disconnects A S...

Page 5: ...with JL7147 3 5 Super flex Kit refer to RE3724 and or RE3725 instructions Note It will be necessary to re adjust the upper arms during the final check to properly set the pinion angle Rear bump pads...

Page 6: ...pplied 1 2 X 2 1 4 button head bolts and hardware Be sure the bend sway bar end links is at the top and facing toward outside of vehicle and the bolt heads are facing to ward outside of vehicle Photo...

Page 7: ...ubleshooting as well G Retighten all bolts after 50 miles and again after every off road excursion H After all adjustments have been made Rubicon Express recommends that your local Jeep dealership fla...

Page 8: ...ertain Rubicon Express products may void the vehicle s factory warranty as it pertains to certain covered parts it is the consumer s responsibility to check with their local dealer for warranty covera...

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