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Jan 14, 2016 | 12:21 PM

Sandyman

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Coil spring replacement assistance

I am installing 3" over coil springs on my 2001 Cherokee 2wd. I have the driver side on and am having clearance trouble with the passenger side. I have the spring compressed as far as I care to take it. I have disconnected the sway bar links and removed the shocks. What is the next easiest component to remove to drop the axle some more? Thanks in advance. Sandyman

Jan 14, 2016 | 12:24 PM

jay_sco

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Unbolt axle side lower control arm. That's how I installed my 3" lift coils, didn't even need a compressor.

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Jan 14, 2016 | 12:39 PM

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Unbolt axle side lower control arm. That's how I installed my 3" lift coils, didn't even need a compressor.

Will do
Thank you

Jan 14, 2016 | 03:43 PM

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Got it Thanks again

Jan 14, 2016 | 03:50 PM

65BAJA

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If you're lifting the rig 3" you really should break the torque on all the control arms so the bushings are not in a bind. Lower track bar bolt too. Then re-tighten to spec.

Jan 14, 2016 | 03:54 PM

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If you're lifting the rig 3" you really should break the torque on all the control arms so the bushings are not in a bind. Lower track bar bolt too. Then re-tighten to spec.

I just replaced the LCA's last week so I will loosen and re torque. TB is on list too. Thanks

Jan 14, 2016 | 05:29 PM

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Got it Thanks again

Glad I could help.

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If you're lifting the rig 3" you really should break the torque on all the control arms so the bushings are not in a bind. Lower track bar bolt too. Then re-tighten to spec.

This make sense. Since I'm already about to replace my LCAs I'll do this to the uppers.