Big Willy
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My idea of a symphony? Six pistons playing a tune my right foot tells it.
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Post by Big Willy on Nov 22, 2004 12:16:05 GMT -4
Well I now have a 3 inch kit to install this comming weekend    . Can anyone give me some hints that would make this whole process go a whole lot easier? P.S. Thanks again for the kit Craig. I am now the [glow=blue,2,300]cool[/glow] dad with the big jeep to my sons friends. lol ;D  |
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Sandboxcowboy
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Post by Sandboxcowboy on Nov 22, 2004 13:00:25 GMT -4
2-3 ppl and at 2 trolley jacks if ur replacing with new arms or removing one end of control arms at any point during disassembly! (this helps in aligning bolts for reassembly)
Tall jacks stands too.
Soak everything wit GOOD penetrating fluid 3 times week prior to crackin a bolt! Not WD-40 either!
Get impact (elec/air) for those rusty bolts if thats ur case!
Play safe and happy wrenching!!
Justin
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Post by sportsguy on Nov 22, 2004 19:16:04 GMT -4
And beer - lots of beer. and a VERY big breaker bar...
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davecar
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Post by davecar on Nov 23, 2004 6:49:24 GMT -4
patience my son, patience. I had two great guys help me.
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Post by RECOVERY#1 on Nov 23, 2004 19:55:39 GMT -4
its not that bad ......if you have a welder and torches and a great selection of bolts and alot of time....
craig bennett (call 864-8261)if you have any questions
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Big Willy
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My idea of a symphony? Six pistons playing a tune my right foot tells it.
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Post by Big Willy on Nov 29, 2004 12:33:21 GMT -4
My next question is what is the easiest way to put in new front coils. The Hanes manual says to unhook just about everything on the front end. But I was wondering if you could use some coil spring compressors to put them in. Anyone have any ideas for me?
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Enos
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Post by Enos on Nov 29, 2004 12:35:11 GMT -4
Yep, it is doable with spring compressors. You will still have to unhook the shocks.
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littlemulticoloredwagoneer
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Buy it, Build it, Break it!!...........REPETE!
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Post by littlemulticoloredwagoneer on Nov 30, 2004 8:18:12 GMT -4
Easiest way to put the front coils in especially with 3" springs is diconecct the tie rod ends and shimmy shock,and the axle trac bar mount as well as the lower control arms...let the axle drop and they will just slide in...then with a trolley jack , jack the axle back up until you can reattach the lower control arms...then reattche the tierod ends..install the tires...to reattach the trac bar start the jeep and turn the wheels back ant forth until the holes line up ....very simple and should be quick....unless all your bolts are siezed in the bushings..
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. Can anyone give me some hints that would make this whole process go a whole lot easier?
