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Old Oct 23, 2010 | 04:36 PM
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Hey guys, I've a sagging rear spring (oddly the other is fine) so I've a lop sided cherokee which looks a bit odd

Going to change the springs (maintaining the stock ride height). I lifted my last Jeep but had a mechanic help me do it and it was several years ago (memory is shady), this time I plan to do it myself. I've searched but couldn't find any useful DIY guides. Could anyone point me in the direction of one or is it really that simple that a DIY guide isn't needed? I vaguely remember it being a bit of a pig of a job but over here in Ireland Cherokees aren't that popular and it was the first Jeep we'd worked on...

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Old Oct 23, 2010 | 05:16 PM
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It is pretty straight forward. Just make sure you spray all the bolts and nuts with a good penetrating oil a couple of days before you start, use lots of oil and do it a couple of times. Get new u-bolts, center pins, mounting bolts and bushings. Lay the new springs out as to orientation, because if you get one in backwards you'll hate removing and reinstalling the spring. Make sure you use jack stands to support the Cherokee and a floor jack under the axle.
Good Luck!
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Old Oct 24, 2010 | 01:22 PM
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Thanks Rock Toy
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