SUSPENSION
From my last build, I learned that modding the bushings in the rear upper and lower links improves their ability to twist, while reducing strain on the mounting brackets (which are uncomfortably thin to begin with). Here are before and after pics of the Total Chaos bushings...
Before - notice the cylindrical shape of the bushing

After - notice the barrel shape of the bushing, allowing it some sideways twist room as well as the inherent ability to rotate.

And here are the Metal Tech bushings being introduced to my drill press and file...

Then the actual vehicle mods started. I did the front first... The Radflo coilovers with 650# coils went in easily, as did the Total Chaos upper control arms. Since the aluminum bumper and Rock 95 winch is a fairly light combination, the 650# coils should be fine.

You can also see the Wheeler's Superbump installed. These things really do soften the bumpstop interaction. NOTE: I have since added 3/8 spacers for these. See these posts for more info...
Installing The All New Super Bumps From Wheelers Offroad ....
Installing The All New Super Bumps From Wheelers Offroad ....
Installing The All New Super Bumps From Wheelers Offroad ....
I also installed ARP studs, custom cut to length. Going through this in previous builds made it easy...here are links if you want to read about it.
Stud Length: Advice Needed: Wheel Studs/Lug Nuts
Installation: Advice Needed: Wheel Studs/Lug Nuts

The only issue I had with the front suspension was the swaybar relocation mount. There is no way the stock bolts are going in those holes... Luckily I had some metric allen head bolts on hand that worked perfectly.

Then the rear suspension:
Icon rear shocks-

Replaced Icon shocks with 2.5 Radflo's when I added an Exp 1 rear bumper/tire carrier-

Icon rear shinguards and Total Chaos rear links (shinguards gone, afraid they would hit larger dia Radflos)-

Total Chaos rear link armor (recycled from last build, and repainted-

And custom stainless steel misalignment spacers for the Total Chaos links

And Skyjacker rear swaybar links, with stock upper OEM bushings reused-

Here you can see the yellow Old Man Emu trim packer peaking out on the drivers rear coil. This compensates for the weight of the gas tank, leveling the rear without having to rely on excessive front coil over cranking.

And Icon panhard bar (painted silver)

And finally, Metal Tech rear upper control arms (painted silver) and Crown extended rear brakelines (also from Metal Tech).

I can't say enough good things about Metal Tech, this is the first time I have made a big purchase through them, and they were great to deal with. Highly recommend them.
From my last build, I learned that modding the bushings in the rear upper and lower links improves their ability to twist, while reducing strain on the mounting brackets (which are uncomfortably thin to begin with). Here are before and after pics of the Total Chaos bushings...
Before - notice the cylindrical shape of the bushing

After - notice the barrel shape of the bushing, allowing it some sideways twist room as well as the inherent ability to rotate.

And here are the Metal Tech bushings being introduced to my drill press and file...

Then the actual vehicle mods started. I did the front first... The Radflo coilovers with 650# coils went in easily, as did the Total Chaos upper control arms. Since the aluminum bumper and Rock 95 winch is a fairly light combination, the 650# coils should be fine.

You can also see the Wheeler's Superbump installed. These things really do soften the bumpstop interaction. NOTE: I have since added 3/8 spacers for these. See these posts for more info...
Installing The All New Super Bumps From Wheelers Offroad ....
Installing The All New Super Bumps From Wheelers Offroad ....
Installing The All New Super Bumps From Wheelers Offroad ....
I also installed ARP studs, custom cut to length. Going through this in previous builds made it easy...here are links if you want to read about it.
Stud Length: Advice Needed: Wheel Studs/Lug Nuts
Installation: Advice Needed: Wheel Studs/Lug Nuts

The only issue I had with the front suspension was the swaybar relocation mount. There is no way the stock bolts are going in those holes... Luckily I had some metric allen head bolts on hand that worked perfectly.

Then the rear suspension:
Icon rear shocks-

Replaced Icon shocks with 2.5 Radflo's when I added an Exp 1 rear bumper/tire carrier-

Icon rear shinguards and Total Chaos rear links (shinguards gone, afraid they would hit larger dia Radflos)-

Total Chaos rear link armor (recycled from last build, and repainted-

And custom stainless steel misalignment spacers for the Total Chaos links

And Skyjacker rear swaybar links, with stock upper OEM bushings reused-

Here you can see the yellow Old Man Emu trim packer peaking out on the drivers rear coil. This compensates for the weight of the gas tank, leveling the rear without having to rely on excessive front coil over cranking.

And Icon panhard bar (painted silver)

And finally, Metal Tech rear upper control arms (painted silver) and Crown extended rear brakelines (also from Metal Tech).

I can't say enough good things about Metal Tech, this is the first time I have made a big purchase through them, and they were great to deal with. Highly recommend them.