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Old Dec 25, 2012 | 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
Dirtbound Offroad makes a 6-switch panel with room for a 2" gauge for pre-97s. It replaces the ashtray. I like mine, but installation isn't terribly straightforward. You can see it in my build thread.
Forgot about that, maybe I'll do it. Might rewire it into my cup holders now.
Old Dec 25, 2012 | 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
Dirtbound Offroad makes a 6-switch panel with room for a 2" gauge for pre-97s. It replaces the ashtray. I like mine, but installation isn't terribly straightforward. You can see it in my build thread.
Thats what i was talking about... I would do that if it was gonna do it over but too late now...
Old Dec 25, 2012 | 03:15 PM
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Anybody know a round about price for a shop to put your jeep on the lift and remove and install new leaf packs?
Old Dec 25, 2012 | 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by zombie jeep101
Anybody know a round about price for a shop to put your jeep on the lift and remove and install new leaf packs?
I would get $100 in labor, not sure though and im probably full of **** lol

Do this:
Chock front tires.
Place jack under rear axle diff.
Take tires off.
Jack her on up.
Place jack stands next to the bolt where the leaf spring bolt goes into the unibody.
Let axle down to take weight off the springs.
Pull the U-bolts. (replace with new ones)
Remove the shackle eye bolts and frame rail bolts. (21mm)
Pick up pack to get the center pin lose.
Install new pack in reverse order.

What's wrong with yours? Thought you had AAL's
Old Dec 25, 2012 | 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by zombie jeep101
Anybody know a round about price for a shop to put your jeep on the lift and remove and install new leaf packs?
I'd say any where between 200-500 dollars. Leaf packs can take a lot of time.
Old Dec 25, 2012 | 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by bhennessee1

I'd say any where between 200-500 dollars. Leaf packs can take a lot of time.
+hardware for broken equipment
Old Dec 25, 2012 | 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by bhennessee1
I'd say any where between 200-500 dollars. Leaf packs can take a lot of time.
Originally Posted by 94XjSport94
im probably full of **** lol
See lol

My way is easier and cheaper! Our Jeeps aren't rusty or as rust prone as you two
Old Dec 25, 2012 | 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by 94XjSport94

See lol

My way is easier and cheaper
Cheaper for sure, but a huge pain in the *** sometimes.

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Old Dec 25, 2012 | 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by bhennessee1
Cheaper for sure, but a hug pain in the *** sometimes.
Pre edit lol
Old Dec 25, 2012 | 03:34 PM
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Dam that many hundreds? Forget that lol
@Will nothings wrong with mine, just wondering because the AAL were a huge freaking pain and I don't have the air tools do leaf packs. Reason I asked is because next jeep I get I'm doing 4.5 with full leafs and I didn't feel like installing lol
Old Dec 25, 2012 | 03:36 PM
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Ok i think my battery is done, cant test it being what day it is and me not having the equipment. Question is whats the best battery i can get for winching, lights, so on im not sure i want an optima
Old Dec 25, 2012 | 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by zombie jeep101
Dam that many hundreds? Forget that lol
@Will nothings wrong with mine, just wondering because the AAL were a huge freaking pain and I don't have the air tools do leaf packs. Reason I asked is because next jeep I get I'm doing 4.5 with full leafs and I didn't feel like installing lol
lol do a 3 inch pack and get the RC adjustable shackle... My air compressor doesn't quite like running my tools with enough air to be effective yet...

Need to try my grandpas new one with his better air gun
Old Dec 25, 2012 | 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by zombie jeep101
Dam that many hundreds? Forget that lol
@Will nothings wrong with mine, just wondering because the AAL were a huge freaking pain and I don't have the air tools do leaf packs. Reason I asked is because next jeep I get I'm doing 4.5 with full leafs and I didn't feel like installing lol
I didn't use air tools to put in my new leafs, because the bolts were to tight and seized for a half inch impact to break loose. It took my 250 pound at the time *** bouncing on a 4 foot breaker bar to loosen them.
Old Dec 25, 2012 | 03:41 PM
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See I don't feel like going through that crap
Old Dec 25, 2012 | 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by wiggles
Ok i think my battery is done, cant test it being what day it is and me not having the equipment. Question is whats the best battery i can get for winching, lights, so on im not sure i want an optima
Im happy with my Duralast Gold one... Would also take whatever the top brand Sears one is. Please dont buy a Walmart one lol, i had one in mine and it blew ***. I would love a yellow top if you get in the Christmas spirit, same address as those brackets

Originally Posted by bhennessee1
I didn't use air tools to put in my new leafs, because the bolts were to tight and seized for a half inch impact to break loose. It took my 250 pound at the time *** bouncing on a 4 foot breaker bar to loosen them.
That... sucks! Not much has seized up on mine.

Originally Posted by zombie jeep101
See I don't feel like going through that crap
Mine wasnt ever that bad lol
Everything new i put on has antiseize now



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