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codymccann

08-12-2009 11:33 AM

new XJ owner

just got an 88 cherokee, i am putting a 3" lift on do i need to completely drop the front axels to get the new coils in?

XJSETH

08-12-2009 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by codymccann (Post 250297)

just got an 88 cherokee, i am putting a 3" lift on do i need to completely drop the front axels to get the new coils in?

no and yes. coil spring compressors are ok but unsafe imo
just disconnect the trac bar and go from there just jack up one side of the axle at a time and take out one coil at a time. fyi make sure the tires are off.

codymccann

08-12-2009 01:08 PM

thanks for the help, really appreciate it.

XJSETH

08-12-2009 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by codymccann (Post 250363)

thanks for the help, really appreciate it.

no problem newb. and welcome btw!:cheers:

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