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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by its_deer_not_jeep
i takes me about an hour to do a full suspension replace/lift on any car its easy for me i dont use power tools either but thats just me im young and have alot of energy haha
I'd like to see this happen and have it done correctly. Especially with it being on ANY car. I call
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 04:08 PM
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I've got a whole can of pb I'll go spray them now
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 04:10 PM
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Also, if I do break the bolts on the rear, what size nuts/bolts will I need? And size locknuts and washers? Just want to be prepared
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by freegdr
got a flash light go for it unless its 3 degrees out then get in side where the heat is lol
Lol its 40 but I donte get cold (I wear flip flops every day)
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 05:21 PM
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Okay waiting until tomorrow too dark
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by xj_maniac_newb
Also, if I do break the bolts on the rear, what size nuts/bolts will I need? And size locknuts and washers? Just want to be prepared
the nuts are welded to the frame be very carefull in this area the rear top bolts
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by xj_maniac_newb
Okay waiting until tomorrow too dark
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by freegdr
the nuts are welded to the frame be very carefull in this area the rear top bolts
I got that, I mean like if I break them, after I take a punch and get whats left out what size bolt should I fish through? I could guess and match but if someone knows what size they used I could just go to the store and get that size.... Lol that way I can be lazy
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 07:02 PM
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I just drilled and tapped through the broken bolts.
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 09:01 PM
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Are you going to be using BPE's?
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by xj_maniac_newb
Also, if I do break the bolts on the rear, what size nuts/bolts will I need? And size locknuts and washers? Just want to be prepared
I used a punch to knock out the welded nuts or my friend did I was not strong enough when I snapped all 4 bolts and the size for the grade 8 bolts I used was 3/8-16-7/8 with a lock washer and I put the grade 8 nut on the bottom where the shock mount is. Used a grabber to fish it threw just did my shocks yesterday no redneck welded shock for me or a hinge in my trunk. No matter what you do your going to snap them the nuts are 9 years old at best if you own a 01. If you were wondering I did size, thread, then length for my number up top for any confusion.

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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by 00xjJeff
I used a punch to knock out the welded nuts or my friend did I was not strong enough when I snapped all 4 bolts and the size for the grade 8 bolts I used was 3/8-16-7/8 with a lock washer and I put the grade 8 nut on the bottom where the shock mount is. Used a grabber to fish it threw just did my shocks yesterday no redneck welded shock for my or a hinge in my trunk.
Thanks that's exactly what I was looking for lol
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Modestmike
Are you going to be using BPE's?
No, think it's worth it to have them?
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by xj_maniac_newb

No, think it's worth it to have them?
I'm going to say yes.... Just cause I have them lol. I think they are in the front application. Not so sure I needed them in the rear.
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 10:42 PM
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Happy to help those rears are a pain what should take only 5 min turned into a 4 hour project the fronts me and my friend got done in 15 min. Rancho kit came with all new bushing and nuts for the front.
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