markjw Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 I'm meeting a guy this afternoon to look at a Allied Armament, Standard Lift Kit for the EA81. Apparently he bought it a couple years ago and never installed it. I found this deal on Craigslist and was wondering if I could get some ideas as to what I should look for. Im mostly concerned about installation instructions, which he says are included, but vague at best. Also, are these kits usually sold complete from AA or, might this be a partial kit, how will I know? Any ideas appreciated.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j2coe Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 you can look at allied armament's web site, it shows some of the components, but not all, and it looks like it might have 2 versions in 2 places. older kit and newer kit. that would be a start I guess. I don't suppose the instructions will have a parts list? maybe you can read through them and identify things from the instructions. there should be parts that will go at the front struts the engin crossmember the moustache bar and the rear shocks, beyond that I'm not sure. wish I had more for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjw Posted August 29, 2007 Author Share Posted August 29, 2007 Good idea about reading thru the instructions. I looked at the site,saw the lift but the pic looks kinda generick. I'll throw caution to the wind and go for it. thanks for the reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j2coe Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 no problem, hope it works out, I've been wanting one of their kits but $700 is a bit much right now. maybe someday. actually working on plans for my own so we'll see. good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy FitzGibbon Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 My EA82 AA lift kit has a parts list in the instructions. It's not totally accurate, but if the kit you're looking at has one it should give you a general idea. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjw Posted August 30, 2007 Author Share Posted August 30, 2007 Well, Here's what I got. It looks good to me. The deal went down perfectly. I met Sean, (a member here) at Snoqualmie Pass and made the xchange. Great guy. He packed the kit on his Motorbike and drove up from Wenachee. (Thanks Dude,You Rock) I left there and headed to Renton to meet the guy who is currently advertising Puegoet wheels on Seattle Craigslist. He was a no-show. Whatever???? So, I need wheels! I may just go ahead with plan A and drill my hubs. The directions are pretty skimpy but alot of it looks self expanitory. We'll See. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAD MAX Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 looks good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86BRATMAN Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Looks like you got the complete kit to me. Next up get those pugs:grin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
testy Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Your going to need a steering knuckle extension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86BRATMAN Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Your going to need a steering knuckle extension. It's there, beneath the strut extensions. Granted its for a non power steering rack from the looks of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjw Posted August 31, 2007 Author Share Posted August 31, 2007 About that Steering Knuckle Extension. It is 10" long, exactly. I don't currently have power steering, but am certainly going to get it. What would a Power Steering knuckle look like? Maybe just shorter? I could maybe order one from AA. I have a mig so maybe I can just cut or weld this one? What do you guys think? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4x4moose Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 sean here, yes that is a non power Steering Knuckle Extension. so when are you goint to get one of those browning 50 cal. from AA and mount it on top of your ride so you can really get some hunting done?. oh and my 3 good pugs could be up for sell soon, just have to see how my t-leg is going to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j2coe Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 best bet of course would be to buy the part from AA. but I'm the kind who would compare the non-power and power steering and then see if it looks like an easy fix to the extension you already have when you're ready to upgrade your steering. a little zzz and a little if you already have the mig, the extension doesn't look that complicated as long as it'll be strong enough and the correct size when you're done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjw Posted September 2, 2007 Author Share Posted September 2, 2007 Hey Sean, thanks for the info on the steering joint.Yup, more than likely I'll just order the piece from AA. (maybe order one of the BMG's while im at it) First I'm gonna install the power steering and then the lift and go from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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