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Old Jul 9, 2011 | 10:44 AM
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Ok I just got my first cherokee I need to change the leaf springs. Not too sure if I need standard or metric tools and more specific if anyone knows what sizes ill need roughly. Any help is greatly appreciated!
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Old Jul 9, 2011 | 10:53 AM
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Hehe... Both. Just get a socket set with sae and metric if you plan on working on your jeep. You won't regret it. Something like the suspensionmight all be sae though
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Old Jul 9, 2011 | 10:57 AM
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Theres a little of both. It gets frustrating at times. I think you will need a 21mm for the bolts on the leaf though. and alot of WD 40. Use anti seize when you put it all back together... Use anti seize on everything!!!!!!!
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Old Jul 9, 2011 | 11:06 AM
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Personally, I like PB B'laster over WD-40. Works better
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Old Jul 9, 2011 | 11:07 AM
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I need to buy more anti-seize, btw lol
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Old Jul 10, 2011 | 02:07 PM
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I used 13/16ths for my rear leaf bolts
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