thanks for the input. I got the rear bumper off fine... sanded and painted the inner bumper flat black.  I don't think the original will go back on.  BTW, I had trouble with those rear bumper bolts as well.  I looked at the front bumper briefly before running out of time and could not figure out how it is mounted.  I guess I will have to do some forum digging.  Reading over the directions, it is not clear why you need rtv on some of the lifts blocks and not others. I am guessing it will make sense once i get in there. 

One thing I noticed is that the original dust boot on the transfer case shifter had worn through... I guess I will have to add that to the list of parts I need from the suzuki dealership order. I am having a hard time finding some obscure parts including the snap ring for the end of one of the splines (front). The guy at suzuki told me to check with chevy as Geo's were more common in these parts than sidekicks... 

I just had my cj wheels painted black and am looking forward to getting the tires and wheels on this weekend.  I am in desparate need of an alignment since the camber is crazy off.  I am hoping that will not be an issue.

One other thought is that I really want to do a tank lift with my 2" body lift.  If you guys have any ideas I would love to hear em.  Seems like the only known way to lift the gas tank is on a 3" body lift...  Oh well for now!

I had a little trouble with the rear bumper as well.  Use plenty of PB blaster on every bolt!!

Im going to look into fabbing up a gas tank lift first thing tomarrow, so if figure out anything ill post up. OR if I can find a propane injection kit I like   Ill be doing away with the tank 

If you have any questions or need pictures of anything just let me know. 

Do you have any pics of how you lifted the rear bumper?

Do you have any pics of how you lifted the rear bumper?

No sorry, Im still trying to make mounts myself.  Its kind of hard without a welder.