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Re: Shackle lift help
It worked - the bolt for the trackbar was a rusty beast, but once I got
it off it was a piece of cake. I have to go to Baltimore until thursday, so I can't do the rear until Thurs night or Friday - but once it's done I'll let you guys know how everything else went and I'll post pictures. Thanks, Mike - It would have taken me a while to figure out the trackbar was the problem. Mike Romain wrote: > I would try to pry first.... I think I would use my foot on the spring > pushing sideways while grabbing the bumper or frame on the other side or > something. > > Your method might be best though.... > > Mike > > The Merg wrote: > > > > Aha - so I'm thinking I should unbolt the trackbar to align the > > shackles, then reattach the trackbar when I lower the Jeep? > > > > Thanks, Mike. > > > > Mike Romain wrote: > > > Your springs are only shifted because you have a track bar on there. As > > > the jeep goes up, the wheels go sideways. This is an issue with lifts. > > > Some come with a track bar relocater bracket. > > > > > > Mike > > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 > > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's > > > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! > > > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 > > > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) |
Re: Shackle lift help
It worked - the bolt for the trackbar was a rusty beast, but once I got
it off it was a piece of cake. I have to go to Baltimore until thursday, so I can't do the rear until Thurs night or Friday - but once it's done I'll let you guys know how everything else went and I'll post pictures. Thanks, Mike - It would have taken me a while to figure out the trackbar was the problem. Mike Romain wrote: > I would try to pry first.... I think I would use my foot on the spring > pushing sideways while grabbing the bumper or frame on the other side or > something. > > Your method might be best though.... > > Mike > > The Merg wrote: > > > > Aha - so I'm thinking I should unbolt the trackbar to align the > > shackles, then reattach the trackbar when I lower the Jeep? > > > > Thanks, Mike. > > > > Mike Romain wrote: > > > Your springs are only shifted because you have a track bar on there. As > > > the jeep goes up, the wheels go sideways. This is an issue with lifts. > > > Some come with a track bar relocater bracket. > > > > > > Mike > > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 > > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's > > > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! > > > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 > > > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) |
Re: Shackle lift help
It worked - the bolt for the trackbar was a rusty beast, but once I got
it off it was a piece of cake. I have to go to Baltimore until thursday, so I can't do the rear until Thurs night or Friday - but once it's done I'll let you guys know how everything else went and I'll post pictures. Thanks, Mike - It would have taken me a while to figure out the trackbar was the problem. Mike Romain wrote: > I would try to pry first.... I think I would use my foot on the spring > pushing sideways while grabbing the bumper or frame on the other side or > something. > > Your method might be best though.... > > Mike > > The Merg wrote: > > > > Aha - so I'm thinking I should unbolt the trackbar to align the > > shackles, then reattach the trackbar when I lower the Jeep? > > > > Thanks, Mike. > > > > Mike Romain wrote: > > > Your springs are only shifted because you have a track bar on there. As > > > the jeep goes up, the wheels go sideways. This is an issue with lifts. > > > Some come with a track bar relocater bracket. > > > > > > Mike > > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 > > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's > > > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! > > > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 > > > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) |
Re: Shackle lift help
You are welcome, thanks for the follow up.
Mike The Merg wrote: > > It worked - the bolt for the trackbar was a rusty beast, but once I got > it off it was a piece of cake. > I have to go to Baltimore until thursday, so I can't do the rear until > Thurs night or Friday - but once it's done I'll let you guys know how > everything else went and I'll post pictures. > > Thanks, Mike - It would have taken me a while to figure out the > trackbar was the problem. > > Mike Romain wrote: > > I would try to pry first.... I think I would use my foot on the spring > > pushing sideways while grabbing the bumper or frame on the other side or > > something. > > > > Your method might be best though.... > > > > Mike > > > > The Merg wrote: > > > > > > Aha - so I'm thinking I should unbolt the trackbar to align the > > > shackles, then reattach the trackbar when I lower the Jeep? > > > > > > Thanks, Mike. > > > > > > Mike Romain wrote: > > > > Your springs are only shifted because you have a track bar on there. As > > > > the jeep goes up, the wheels go sideways. This is an issue with lifts. > > > > Some come with a track bar relocater bracket. > > > > > > > > Mike > > > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 > > > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's > > > > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! > > > > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 > > > > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) |
Re: Shackle lift help
You are welcome, thanks for the follow up.
Mike The Merg wrote: > > It worked - the bolt for the trackbar was a rusty beast, but once I got > it off it was a piece of cake. > I have to go to Baltimore until thursday, so I can't do the rear until > Thurs night or Friday - but once it's done I'll let you guys know how > everything else went and I'll post pictures. > > Thanks, Mike - It would have taken me a while to figure out the > trackbar was the problem. > > Mike Romain wrote: > > I would try to pry first.... I think I would use my foot on the spring > > pushing sideways while grabbing the bumper or frame on the other side or > > something. > > > > Your method might be best though.... > > > > Mike > > > > The Merg wrote: > > > > > > Aha - so I'm thinking I should unbolt the trackbar to align the > > > shackles, then reattach the trackbar when I lower the Jeep? > > > > > > Thanks, Mike. > > > > > > Mike Romain wrote: > > > > Your springs are only shifted because you have a track bar on there. As > > > > the jeep goes up, the wheels go sideways. This is an issue with lifts. > > > > Some come with a track bar relocater bracket. > > > > > > > > Mike > > > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 > > > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's > > > > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! > > > > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 > > > > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) |
Re: Shackle lift help
You are welcome, thanks for the follow up.
Mike The Merg wrote: > > It worked - the bolt for the trackbar was a rusty beast, but once I got > it off it was a piece of cake. > I have to go to Baltimore until thursday, so I can't do the rear until > Thurs night or Friday - but once it's done I'll let you guys know how > everything else went and I'll post pictures. > > Thanks, Mike - It would have taken me a while to figure out the > trackbar was the problem. > > Mike Romain wrote: > > I would try to pry first.... I think I would use my foot on the spring > > pushing sideways while grabbing the bumper or frame on the other side or > > something. > > > > Your method might be best though.... > > > > Mike > > > > The Merg wrote: > > > > > > Aha - so I'm thinking I should unbolt the trackbar to align the > > > shackles, then reattach the trackbar when I lower the Jeep? > > > > > > Thanks, Mike. > > > > > > Mike Romain wrote: > > > > Your springs are only shifted because you have a track bar on there. As > > > > the jeep goes up, the wheels go sideways. This is an issue with lifts. > > > > Some come with a track bar relocater bracket. > > > > > > > > Mike > > > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 > > > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's > > > > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! > > > > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 > > > > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) |
Re: Shackle lift help
Around 1/8/2007 2:19 PM, Mike Romain wrote:
> I would try to pry first.... I think I would use my foot on the spring > pushing sideways while grabbing the bumper or frame on the other side or > something. I did mine by attaching the shackle on the spring end first; that gives you some wiggle room, since it's a lot easier to move the shackle to the frame than the spring to the shackle. A really big mallet helps too. > Your method might be best though.... Probably true. Wish I'd thought of the trackbar! :) > > Mike > > The Merg wrote: >> Aha - so I'm thinking I should unbolt the trackbar to align the >> shackles, then reattach the trackbar when I lower the Jeep? >> >> Thanks, Mike. >> >> Mike Romain wrote: >>> Your springs are only shifted because you have a track bar on there. As >>> the jeep goes up, the wheels go sideways. This is an issue with lifts. >>> Some come with a track bar relocater bracket. >>> >>> Mike >>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 >>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's >>> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! >>> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 >>> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) -- ~/Garth - 1993 Wrangler S 2.5 { }|||||||{ } "MukYJ" ** Now LoD Equipped! ** |
Re: Shackle lift help
Around 1/8/2007 2:19 PM, Mike Romain wrote:
> I would try to pry first.... I think I would use my foot on the spring > pushing sideways while grabbing the bumper or frame on the other side or > something. I did mine by attaching the shackle on the spring end first; that gives you some wiggle room, since it's a lot easier to move the shackle to the frame than the spring to the shackle. A really big mallet helps too. > Your method might be best though.... Probably true. Wish I'd thought of the trackbar! :) > > Mike > > The Merg wrote: >> Aha - so I'm thinking I should unbolt the trackbar to align the >> shackles, then reattach the trackbar when I lower the Jeep? >> >> Thanks, Mike. >> >> Mike Romain wrote: >>> Your springs are only shifted because you have a track bar on there. As >>> the jeep goes up, the wheels go sideways. This is an issue with lifts. >>> Some come with a track bar relocater bracket. >>> >>> Mike >>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 >>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's >>> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! >>> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 >>> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) -- ~/Garth - 1993 Wrangler S 2.5 { }|||||||{ } "MukYJ" ** Now LoD Equipped! ** |
Re: Shackle lift help
Around 1/8/2007 2:19 PM, Mike Romain wrote:
> I would try to pry first.... I think I would use my foot on the spring > pushing sideways while grabbing the bumper or frame on the other side or > something. I did mine by attaching the shackle on the spring end first; that gives you some wiggle room, since it's a lot easier to move the shackle to the frame than the spring to the shackle. A really big mallet helps too. > Your method might be best though.... Probably true. Wish I'd thought of the trackbar! :) > > Mike > > The Merg wrote: >> Aha - so I'm thinking I should unbolt the trackbar to align the >> shackles, then reattach the trackbar when I lower the Jeep? >> >> Thanks, Mike. >> >> Mike Romain wrote: >>> Your springs are only shifted because you have a track bar on there. As >>> the jeep goes up, the wheels go sideways. This is an issue with lifts. >>> Some come with a track bar relocater bracket. >>> >>> Mike >>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 >>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's >>> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! >>> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 >>> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) -- ~/Garth - 1993 Wrangler S 2.5 { }|||||||{ } "MukYJ" ** Now LoD Equipped! ** |
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