Installing lift kit
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Re: Installing lift kit
What the heck are you guys working on?????
I helped a gent do a 2" spacer lift on his TJ and 'all' his springs just
fell out on the ground as soon as the sway bar and shock were unbolted.
No spring compressors needed and I 'think' we needed an 18 mm wrench for
something.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
sleddog05468@NOSPAMyahoo.com wrote:
>
> On Thu, 17 Feb 2005 10:08:02 -0600, "Dennis ***"
> <denniscox45remove@removecomcast.net> wrote:
>
> Definatly a spring compressor. I needed one for the left front on my
> 2" kit. Be carefull when putting that in if you pry down on the axle.
> It will bend!
I helped a gent do a 2" spacer lift on his TJ and 'all' his springs just
fell out on the ground as soon as the sway bar and shock were unbolted.
No spring compressors needed and I 'think' we needed an 18 mm wrench for
something.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
sleddog05468@NOSPAMyahoo.com wrote:
>
> On Thu, 17 Feb 2005 10:08:02 -0600, "Dennis ***"
> <denniscox45remove@removecomcast.net> wrote:
>
> Definatly a spring compressor. I needed one for the left front on my
> 2" kit. Be carefull when putting that in if you pry down on the axle.
> It will bend!
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Re: Installing lift kit
What the heck are you guys working on?????
I helped a gent do a 2" spacer lift on his TJ and 'all' his springs just
fell out on the ground as soon as the sway bar and shock were unbolted.
No spring compressors needed and I 'think' we needed an 18 mm wrench for
something.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
sleddog05468@NOSPAMyahoo.com wrote:
>
> On Thu, 17 Feb 2005 10:08:02 -0600, "Dennis ***"
> <denniscox45remove@removecomcast.net> wrote:
>
> Definatly a spring compressor. I needed one for the left front on my
> 2" kit. Be carefull when putting that in if you pry down on the axle.
> It will bend!
I helped a gent do a 2" spacer lift on his TJ and 'all' his springs just
fell out on the ground as soon as the sway bar and shock were unbolted.
No spring compressors needed and I 'think' we needed an 18 mm wrench for
something.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
sleddog05468@NOSPAMyahoo.com wrote:
>
> On Thu, 17 Feb 2005 10:08:02 -0600, "Dennis ***"
> <denniscox45remove@removecomcast.net> wrote:
>
> Definatly a spring compressor. I needed one for the left front on my
> 2" kit. Be carefull when putting that in if you pry down on the axle.
> It will bend!
Guest
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Re: Installing lift kit
What the heck are you guys working on?????
I helped a gent do a 2" spacer lift on his TJ and 'all' his springs just
fell out on the ground as soon as the sway bar and shock were unbolted.
No spring compressors needed and I 'think' we needed an 18 mm wrench for
something.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
sleddog05468@NOSPAMyahoo.com wrote:
>
> On Thu, 17 Feb 2005 10:08:02 -0600, "Dennis ***"
> <denniscox45remove@removecomcast.net> wrote:
>
> Definatly a spring compressor. I needed one for the left front on my
> 2" kit. Be carefull when putting that in if you pry down on the axle.
> It will bend!
I helped a gent do a 2" spacer lift on his TJ and 'all' his springs just
fell out on the ground as soon as the sway bar and shock were unbolted.
No spring compressors needed and I 'think' we needed an 18 mm wrench for
something.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
sleddog05468@NOSPAMyahoo.com wrote:
>
> On Thu, 17 Feb 2005 10:08:02 -0600, "Dennis ***"
> <denniscox45remove@removecomcast.net> wrote:
>
> Definatly a spring compressor. I needed one for the left front on my
> 2" kit. Be carefull when putting that in if you pry down on the axle.
> It will bend!
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Re: Installing lift kit
Mike,
Yes the stock springs basically fall out if you get the body up high
enough, the real challenge is getting the longer new springs installed
with the longer stops in place. A spring compressor makes the job
straight forward and a lot safer.
benito -
76 CJ7
Mike Romain wrote:
> What the heck are you guys working on?????
>
> I helped a gent do a 2" spacer lift on his TJ and 'all' his springs just
> fell out on the ground as soon as the sway bar and shock were unbolted.
> No spring compressors needed and I 'think' we needed an 18 mm wrench for
> something.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> sleddog05468@NOSPAMyahoo.com wrote:
>
>>On Thu, 17 Feb 2005 10:08:02 -0600, "Dennis ***"
>><denniscox45remove@removecomcast.net> wrote:
>>
>>Definatly a spring compressor. I needed one for the left front on my
>>2" kit. Be carefull when putting that in if you pry down on the axle.
>>It will bend!
Yes the stock springs basically fall out if you get the body up high
enough, the real challenge is getting the longer new springs installed
with the longer stops in place. A spring compressor makes the job
straight forward and a lot safer.
benito -
76 CJ7
Mike Romain wrote:
> What the heck are you guys working on?????
>
> I helped a gent do a 2" spacer lift on his TJ and 'all' his springs just
> fell out on the ground as soon as the sway bar and shock were unbolted.
> No spring compressors needed and I 'think' we needed an 18 mm wrench for
> something.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> sleddog05468@NOSPAMyahoo.com wrote:
>
>>On Thu, 17 Feb 2005 10:08:02 -0600, "Dennis ***"
>><denniscox45remove@removecomcast.net> wrote:
>>
>>Definatly a spring compressor. I needed one for the left front on my
>>2" kit. Be carefull when putting that in if you pry down on the axle.
>>It will bend!
Guest
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Re: Installing lift kit
Mike,
Yes the stock springs basically fall out if you get the body up high
enough, the real challenge is getting the longer new springs installed
with the longer stops in place. A spring compressor makes the job
straight forward and a lot safer.
benito -
76 CJ7
Mike Romain wrote:
> What the heck are you guys working on?????
>
> I helped a gent do a 2" spacer lift on his TJ and 'all' his springs just
> fell out on the ground as soon as the sway bar and shock were unbolted.
> No spring compressors needed and I 'think' we needed an 18 mm wrench for
> something.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> sleddog05468@NOSPAMyahoo.com wrote:
>
>>On Thu, 17 Feb 2005 10:08:02 -0600, "Dennis ***"
>><denniscox45remove@removecomcast.net> wrote:
>>
>>Definatly a spring compressor. I needed one for the left front on my
>>2" kit. Be carefull when putting that in if you pry down on the axle.
>>It will bend!
Yes the stock springs basically fall out if you get the body up high
enough, the real challenge is getting the longer new springs installed
with the longer stops in place. A spring compressor makes the job
straight forward and a lot safer.
benito -
76 CJ7
Mike Romain wrote:
> What the heck are you guys working on?????
>
> I helped a gent do a 2" spacer lift on his TJ and 'all' his springs just
> fell out on the ground as soon as the sway bar and shock were unbolted.
> No spring compressors needed and I 'think' we needed an 18 mm wrench for
> something.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> sleddog05468@NOSPAMyahoo.com wrote:
>
>>On Thu, 17 Feb 2005 10:08:02 -0600, "Dennis ***"
>><denniscox45remove@removecomcast.net> wrote:
>>
>>Definatly a spring compressor. I needed one for the left front on my
>>2" kit. Be carefull when putting that in if you pry down on the axle.
>>It will bend!
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Installing lift kit
Mike,
Yes the stock springs basically fall out if you get the body up high
enough, the real challenge is getting the longer new springs installed
with the longer stops in place. A spring compressor makes the job
straight forward and a lot safer.
benito -
76 CJ7
Mike Romain wrote:
> What the heck are you guys working on?????
>
> I helped a gent do a 2" spacer lift on his TJ and 'all' his springs just
> fell out on the ground as soon as the sway bar and shock were unbolted.
> No spring compressors needed and I 'think' we needed an 18 mm wrench for
> something.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> sleddog05468@NOSPAMyahoo.com wrote:
>
>>On Thu, 17 Feb 2005 10:08:02 -0600, "Dennis ***"
>><denniscox45remove@removecomcast.net> wrote:
>>
>>Definatly a spring compressor. I needed one for the left front on my
>>2" kit. Be carefull when putting that in if you pry down on the axle.
>>It will bend!
Yes the stock springs basically fall out if you get the body up high
enough, the real challenge is getting the longer new springs installed
with the longer stops in place. A spring compressor makes the job
straight forward and a lot safer.
benito -
76 CJ7
Mike Romain wrote:
> What the heck are you guys working on?????
>
> I helped a gent do a 2" spacer lift on his TJ and 'all' his springs just
> fell out on the ground as soon as the sway bar and shock were unbolted.
> No spring compressors needed and I 'think' we needed an 18 mm wrench for
> something.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> sleddog05468@NOSPAMyahoo.com wrote:
>
>>On Thu, 17 Feb 2005 10:08:02 -0600, "Dennis ***"
>><denniscox45remove@removecomcast.net> wrote:
>>
>>Definatly a spring compressor. I needed one for the left front on my
>>2" kit. Be carefull when putting that in if you pry down on the axle.
>>It will bend!
Guest
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Re: Installing lift kit
I helped do a 4" recently and we used a big pry bar to get the rear springs
in, the fronts went right in. You will need a pitman arm puller and maybe a
pickle fork.
--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift
"Dennis ***" wrote in message ...
>I ordered a 4" lift kit today for my TJ. I'm wondering if you guys know of
>any specialized tools that I may need to install the lift. I have basic
>hand tools, jack stands, air compressor and tools. Is there anything like
>a pickle fork or something odd like that that would come in handy during
>the install?
>
> This is the kit I ordered BTW:
> http://www.rocky-road.com/tjtrailblazer.html
> Thanks,
> Dennis
>
in, the fronts went right in. You will need a pitman arm puller and maybe a
pickle fork.
--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift
"Dennis ***" wrote in message ...
>I ordered a 4" lift kit today for my TJ. I'm wondering if you guys know of
>any specialized tools that I may need to install the lift. I have basic
>hand tools, jack stands, air compressor and tools. Is there anything like
>a pickle fork or something odd like that that would come in handy during
>the install?
>
> This is the kit I ordered BTW:
> http://www.rocky-road.com/tjtrailblazer.html
> Thanks,
> Dennis
>
Guest
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Re: Installing lift kit
I helped do a 4" recently and we used a big pry bar to get the rear springs
in, the fronts went right in. You will need a pitman arm puller and maybe a
pickle fork.
--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift
"Dennis ***" wrote in message ...
>I ordered a 4" lift kit today for my TJ. I'm wondering if you guys know of
>any specialized tools that I may need to install the lift. I have basic
>hand tools, jack stands, air compressor and tools. Is there anything like
>a pickle fork or something odd like that that would come in handy during
>the install?
>
> This is the kit I ordered BTW:
> http://www.rocky-road.com/tjtrailblazer.html
> Thanks,
> Dennis
>
in, the fronts went right in. You will need a pitman arm puller and maybe a
pickle fork.
--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift
"Dennis ***" wrote in message ...
>I ordered a 4" lift kit today for my TJ. I'm wondering if you guys know of
>any specialized tools that I may need to install the lift. I have basic
>hand tools, jack stands, air compressor and tools. Is there anything like
>a pickle fork or something odd like that that would come in handy during
>the install?
>
> This is the kit I ordered BTW:
> http://www.rocky-road.com/tjtrailblazer.html
> Thanks,
> Dennis
>
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Installing lift kit
I helped do a 4" recently and we used a big pry bar to get the rear springs
in, the fronts went right in. You will need a pitman arm puller and maybe a
pickle fork.
--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift
"Dennis ***" wrote in message ...
>I ordered a 4" lift kit today for my TJ. I'm wondering if you guys know of
>any specialized tools that I may need to install the lift. I have basic
>hand tools, jack stands, air compressor and tools. Is there anything like
>a pickle fork or something odd like that that would come in handy during
>the install?
>
> This is the kit I ordered BTW:
> http://www.rocky-road.com/tjtrailblazer.html
> Thanks,
> Dennis
>
in, the fronts went right in. You will need a pitman arm puller and maybe a
pickle fork.
--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift
"Dennis ***" wrote in message ...
>I ordered a 4" lift kit today for my TJ. I'm wondering if you guys know of
>any specialized tools that I may need to install the lift. I have basic
>hand tools, jack stands, air compressor and tools. Is there anything like
>a pickle fork or something odd like that that would come in handy during
>the install?
>
> This is the kit I ordered BTW:
> http://www.rocky-road.com/tjtrailblazer.html
> Thanks,
> Dennis
>
Guest
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Re: Installing lift kit
There is no reason to use a spring compressor unless you are trying to
do it without unbolting anything. :) One trick I use is to jack up the
opposite side of the axle. This gives you enough room to slide the
longer spring in easily.
Mike Romain wrote:
> What the heck are you guys working on?????
>
> I helped a gent do a 2" spacer lift on his TJ and 'all' his springs just
> fell out on the ground as soon as the sway bar and shock were unbolted.
> No spring compressors needed and I 'think' we needed an 18 mm wrench for
> something.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> sleddog05468@NOSPAMyahoo.com wrote:
>
>>On Thu, 17 Feb 2005 10:08:02 -0600, "Dennis ***"
>><denniscox45remove@removecomcast.net> wrote:
>>
>>Definatly a spring compressor. I needed one for the left front on my
>>2" kit. Be carefull when putting that in if you pry down on the axle.
>>It will bend!
--
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03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
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-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
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do it without unbolting anything. :) One trick I use is to jack up the
opposite side of the axle. This gives you enough room to slide the
longer spring in easily.
Mike Romain wrote:
> What the heck are you guys working on?????
>
> I helped a gent do a 2" spacer lift on his TJ and 'all' his springs just
> fell out on the ground as soon as the sway bar and shock were unbolted.
> No spring compressors needed and I 'think' we needed an 18 mm wrench for
> something.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> sleddog05468@NOSPAMyahoo.com wrote:
>
>>On Thu, 17 Feb 2005 10:08:02 -0600, "Dennis ***"
>><denniscox45remove@removecomcast.net> wrote:
>>
>>Definatly a spring compressor. I needed one for the left front on my
>>2" kit. Be carefull when putting that in if you pry down on the axle.
>>It will bend!
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
71 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
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