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Old Feb 17, 2013 | 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by mattbillytayloexj
Really hope I don't screw up the leaf spring bolts when I take them off, that would blow
Mine had never been removed on my 97 prior to my lift, I ended up breaking loose to weld nut inside the frame and stripping out the bolts. I didn't use an impact though, just used a breaker bar.
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Old Feb 17, 2013 | 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Slimgoaty

Mine had never been removed on my 97 prior to my lift, I ended up breaking loose to weld nut inside the frame and stripping out the bolts. I didn't use an impact though, just used a breaker bar.
I see pb blaster soaking in my future. Lol
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Old Feb 17, 2013 | 08:14 PM
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Working on my front axle u joints, then putting in new hub assemblies. Cut my hand pretty good so Im taking a break.
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Old Feb 17, 2013 | 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by straightsixjeep
Working on my front axle u joints, then putting in new hub assemblies. Cut my hand pretty good so Im taking a break.
blood, sweat and tears...oh and lots of money
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Old Feb 17, 2013 | 09:13 PM
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Got the new windshield today and put a 2' firestick on the rack while I waited for the guy to show up. It is so nice seeing where your going.

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Old Feb 17, 2013 | 10:34 PM
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Finished up the Daybrighters. Never seen something this bright...holy crap!

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Interior Switch Mounting.

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Dont worry, I only had them on long enough to take the picture...No cover melting necessary.

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Can't forget the 5 Extra HP!

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Old Feb 17, 2013 | 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Slimgoaty
blood, sweat and tears...oh and lots of money
Lots of blood, cut my finger bad. Real bad.
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Old Feb 18, 2013 | 03:26 AM
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Picked up Kargo Master Roof Rack today and put it on.
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Old Feb 18, 2013 | 07:48 AM
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well yesterday went and played at sandlake and ripped my exhuast off the cross member bracket leaving a 2" hole in the pipe that fills the cab with fumes and is louder than ^&*%. going to to fix that today after work.
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Old Feb 18, 2013 | 11:32 AM
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bent my steering rod yesterday. awesome possum. time for an upgrade.
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Old Feb 18, 2013 | 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by RRDirtyHarry
bent my steering rod yesterday. awesome possum. time for an upgrade.
The drag link from the pitman to passenger side or the inner tre to drivers side?
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Old Feb 18, 2013 | 03:15 PM
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Found out the u joint I replaced wasn't what was making noise. Time to go to advance auto for a new centering ball repair kit. $31.49 part # 70081ng
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Old Feb 18, 2013 | 05:25 PM
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New pitman arm tre and my rubicon tre showed up

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Old Feb 18, 2013 | 11:49 PM
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I filled the tank I then used it to pick up some 33s and drive 115 miles
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Old Feb 19, 2013 | 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by mudderx
The drag link from the pitman to passenger side or the inner tre to drivers side?
inner to driver. the long skinny one. i was told to to a zj one. but im broke and cant afford to grab one right now.
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