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2007 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Suspension - Project Con Artist

Part 4: Long-Arm Suspension System
By Sean P. Holman
Photography by Sean P. Holman, Ken Brubaker
2007 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Passenger Side View
2007 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon On Lift
1. The first step of our JK... 
   
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2007 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon On Lift
1. The first step of our JK transformation was ripping off all the unneeded stock suspension components, prepping our Unlimited for a serious upgrade.
2007 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Fuel Tank
2. The muffler and fuel tank... 
   
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2007 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Fuel Tank
2. The muffler and fuel tank also had to be temporarily removed to aide in installation of the suspension.
2007 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Stock Parts
3. This pile represents how... 
   
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2007 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Stock Parts
3. This pile represents how inclusive this system is. These are the stock parts you won't need any longer.
2007 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Crossmember
4. The stock transmission... 
   
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2007 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Crossmember
4. The stock transmission crossmember is removed and replaced with this new RE crossmember that will mount the front arms. The ingenious design allows the centersection to be removed separately to aid in servicing the transmission.
2007 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Cut Arm Mounts
5. To make the install look... 
   
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2007 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Cut Arm Mounts
5. To make the install look as clean as possible, we cut off the stock arm mounts from the frame. This is an optional step.
2007 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Clean Frame
6. With the stock mount removed,... 
   
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2007 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Clean Frame
6. With the stock mount removed, we cleaned and painted the frame for a factory look.

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