Anyone ever had a stress-free shackle removal?

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Sep 1, 2020 | 03:49 PM

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oldmanyoung

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Model: Cherokee (XJ)

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Originally Posted by ridesdirt

I'm late to the party, but just removed the shackle to frame bolts last week on a '91 with zero problems, upper shock bolts too...
I'm in SC and Jeep is rust free.

Hope you get yours fixed in time.

I would have just bought a cheap add-a-leaf kit, that would have done the job for you!

I ended up just loading the hell out of the jeep with the saggy springs.

I could've done AAL, but the springs are 100% getting replaced so that would have been throwing away money.

When I get to my final destination tomorrow, the jeep will basically be sitting for a month while I go on a soul search on the Appalachian Trail. I may opt to go the proper route and just do a 3.5” lift when I get back, we’ll see!

Sep 1, 2020 | 11:22 PM

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awg

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Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by oldmanyoung

When I get to my final destination tomorrow, the jeep will basically be sitting for a month while I go on a soul search on the Appalachian Trail. I may opt to go the proper route and just do a 3.5” lift when I get back, we’ll see!

spray a huge amount of lubricant up into the chassis to get at those nuts, and let it sit for as long as possible..i mix used ATF and turps...1 litre is not too much

pulled 4 sets no dramas, but I did need my 3/4" drive gear and a long pipe to get started, once started my Milwaukee made quick work of them, although there is at least one bolt needs a hand ratchet, due to clearance

Sep 2, 2020 | 09:46 AM

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IJM

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From: District of Columbia

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by oldmanyoung

I ended up just loading the hell out of the jeep with the saggy springs.

I could've done AAL, but the springs are 100% getting replaced so that would have been throwing away money.

When I get to my final destination tomorrow, the jeep will basically be sitting for a month while I go on a soul search on the Appalachian Trail. I may opt to go the proper route and just do a 3.5” lift when I get back, we’ll see!

What's her name?