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« on: September 07, 2011, 07:46:13 PM » |
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so now that i sold my other cars i finally have the money to get the cherokee all done up! going with a RE 4.5in. and a set of 33x12.50x15 BFG KM2s on some black steelies. just ordered the lift and im ordering the tires tomorrow. cant wait to get all my new stuff! i'll put up build picks and such when i start doing it.
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« Reply #1 on: September 07, 2011, 09:11:14 PM » |
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spray everything with pb blaster every day for one week prior to the install, it will reduce the number of broken bolts from 12 to 8.
your rear shackle bolt will most likely be ceased and there is a 99.3423% chance you'll break the upper rear shock bolts off.
just a warning and good luck, very typical XJ issues, need help, just ask.
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« Reply #2 on: September 07, 2011, 10:06:31 PM » |
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like john said, and have a good torch handy, propane isn't enough if you have oxy acet or mapp your better off.
bolts which have consequence behind them like anything that terminates inside the "frame" or has a hidden nut-sert; take precaution and heat them hot... on the nut side if possible and spray them when they are hot, it tends to wick the lube into the threads..obv don't spray into the flame.
those rear shackle bolts will be the devil, and you'll most likely need a few good sawzall blades
good luck
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« Reply #3 on: September 08, 2011, 08:40:13 AM » |
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Turn the bolts a hair right until you hear it break (the rust, not bolt) then turn left. While removing the bolt it can became harder to turn when that happens turn right a half turn to clear debris from threads.
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« Reply #4 on: September 08, 2011, 04:28:40 PM » |
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sounds good guys, i have a nice cutoff wheel and sawsall and i have a mapp gas torch so i should be good to go. i should get the lift next week so i'll let you guys know.
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« Reply #5 on: September 08, 2011, 06:16:42 PM » |
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Be careful heating around a shock
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« Reply #6 on: September 14, 2011, 12:24:58 PM » |
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will do, i just got my tires and wheels yesterday and the lift is coming today so this weekend i'll put it in! pretty excited haha.
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« Reply #7 on: October 10, 2011, 10:41:55 AM » |
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