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Old Sep 24, 2012 | 05:41 PM
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i dove into changing my lower control arms on my 92 cherokee 4x4 with no knowledge of the proper steps to do so. I found out quickly that the coil springs will make the axle spin around a few inches when the lowers are both removed at the same time. Help Help how do I resolve this problem I got myself into. I need to know the way to return the axle back to its proper position and install the lower control arms.

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Old Sep 24, 2012 | 05:41 PM
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Ratchet straps!
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Old Sep 24, 2012 | 05:45 PM
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a jack or ratchet straps
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Old Sep 24, 2012 | 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by 1996sportXJ
Ratchet straps!

X2! i used ratchet straps when i put my lift in.
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Old Sep 24, 2012 | 07:10 PM
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I had issues using ratchet straps.. I ended up removing the coil completely, putting arms in first, then coils.
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Old Sep 24, 2012 | 08:44 PM
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Floor jack and an 18" pipe wrench.
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