Finally got all of the 'long travel' lift parts put on and the rear sway bar is off.
This was not an easy system to install.
The upper control arm ball joints were a bear to install.
The arms themselves... I'm still not sure they fit 100% correct, but the hardcore off-road side of me likes it. (If you want more info on that pm me, I don't want to add to any negativity I've already seen on here about the dobinson arms.)
You have to get creative with ABS wire routing, the oem brackets cannot be modified to fit. It's easier just to ditch them.
The arms make some noise... can't hear it unless windows are down and the ground is kinda choppy. But boy do they articulate!
The coil springs for the front struts are wound just close enough together that once you have them installed on the strut, you have to beat the compressor arms out with a hammer.
If you're going to run the progressive wound rear coils, I've found it's mandatory to run a set of adjustable rear control arms. The axle needs to be rocked back (pinion raised) and the whole axle shifted back about an inch for the rear shocks to fit correctly into the frame pocket. It took 2 guys pulling backwards on them to get the upper stud to drop into the frame pocket.
Aside from all that... the ride is incredible. No more floating on a cloud outta control feeling. It's firm, and well controlled. Brake dive is 80% gone. It soaks up slower speed choppy roads and gravel/graded roads well (sub 40mph). But you can tell what you're driving over.
As the speed picks up it shines. I've hit a couple large bumps at highway speed, and it takes it without a care. Super impressive. Cruising on the crappy Texas highways, you'd never really know you're in a lifted SUV. Still handles and feels great.
Overall lift was close to 5" front and 3.5 rear.
