What am I doing wrong?

UBJ is disconnected with abs and brake line.
Do I need to take the outer axle nut off to get this to drop more?

 

Is the sway bar disconnected?

 

Yes

 

If I remember correctly on my gen 1 i used a long pry bar to pull down on the control arm gently. I did have uniball upper arms tho so maybe that allowed the extra travel. But i see you have it disconnected now

 

Do you have spring compressors? You could make the spring 1 inch shorter and it will slide in

 

I rented one but it wont fit between the coils

 

I installed new shocks without even removing the tire.

 

I have a buddy coming over. It only needs to go another inch or so.

 

Put some weight on that lower control arm. Looks almost level. Should drop

 

Mark where the alignment is and loosen the cam bolts, the LCA will drop. Put it back to where your marks were and go get it aligned.

 

Went from 34" at the top of the wheel well to 37.5"
Not sure if I'm going to put the blocks in the back yet. Its sitting close to level now.
Now to get the tires mounted and aligned.

 

Thanks for all the help guys!!

 

It should also drop a little after driving a block. You dont want 3 inches of lift like that...

 

No I don't. The UBJ look stressed

 

Gen 1 is maxed at 2 inches imo

 

How?

 

rear shocks

 

Front


Just jacked the front up and unbolted the shock assembly.

Put the new one in and bolted it up.

Did both sides in 30 minutes by myself. Would have been easier with help.