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I had Appalachian do the lift on my XJ as well. Great bunch of guys, Loaned me a set of shocks when mine ended up being on back order just to get me on the road. Took em 2 days due to my leaf bolts being a particular pita.
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Mike runs a great shop. I've used him in the past a couple of times. It really helps that he's only about 3 miles from my house.
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Gonna try tackling my front axle this weekend. New balljoints, axle shafts, unit bearings and brakes.
Anyone know if the unit bearing bolts are available locally incase I maul one of em? I saw someone recommend 10.9 grade bolts from the hardware store as an alternative. Would they be ok to use?
Alternatively anyone object to just cutting the knuckle apart with a cutting wheel and not even dealing with them? I have a new set of knuckles. I would have to get new unit bolts as I would be leaving the old ones in the knuckles.
e. just hit 225k miles
Anyone know if the unit bearing bolts are available locally incase I maul one of em? I saw someone recommend 10.9 grade bolts from the hardware store as an alternative. Would they be ok to use?
Alternatively anyone object to just cutting the knuckle apart with a cutting wheel and not even dealing with them? I have a new set of knuckles. I would have to get new unit bolts as I would be leaving the old ones in the knuckles.
e. just hit 225k miles
Last edited by Veeb0rg; 05-19-2016 at 12:21 PM.
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So it looks like the lift is going to end up neting between 5.5 and 6 inches. I was told that 35's will fit with some trimming or flares. I plan on throwing some flat flares in the future. I have stock a 3.55 D30 and 8.25. How bad will 35's be with those axles? I'm still leaning towards 33's, but with the price difference only being 7 dollars, it's hard to not do 35's.
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So it looks like the lift is going to end up neting between 5.5 and 6 inches. I was told that 35's will fit with some trimming or flares. I plan on throwing some flat flares in the future. I have stock a 3.55 D30 and 8.25. How bad will 35's be with those axles? I'm still leaning towards 33's, but with the price difference only being 7 dollars, it's hard to not do 35's.
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Cleaned the head some and re-painted the valve cover today. Hoping to get this head gasket finished by next weekend.
And I also graduated today.
And I also graduated today.
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Congrats! Now more money for Jeep parts!!!
Have two offers, but I'm not interested in working for commission.
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Gonna try tackling my front axle this weekend. New balljoints, axle shafts, unit bearings and brakes.
Anyone know if the unit bearing bolts are available locally incase I maul one of em? I saw someone recommend 10.9 grade bolts from the hardware store as an alternative. Would they be ok to use?
Alternatively anyone object to just cutting the knuckle apart with a cutting wheel and not even dealing with them? I have a new set of knuckles. I would have to get new unit bolts as I would be leaving the old ones in the knuckles.
e. just hit 225k miles
Anyone know if the unit bearing bolts are available locally incase I maul one of em? I saw someone recommend 10.9 grade bolts from the hardware store as an alternative. Would they be ok to use?
Alternatively anyone object to just cutting the knuckle apart with a cutting wheel and not even dealing with them? I have a new set of knuckles. I would have to get new unit bolts as I would be leaving the old ones in the knuckles.
e. just hit 225k miles