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From: Near the airport by the water
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
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That sounds like a bad situation Steve. Neighbors are liking you a lot. Lol.
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From: Laurel md
Model: Cherokee
The SYE isn't hard at all as long as you have a good set of lock ring pliers. I didn't even remove my transfer case from the vehicle but I had a lift to do the work. If I was working on the ground then I would remove the transfer case since it will be easier to clean the gasket surfaces. If you remove the transfer case, make sure you have a shorty box end wrench in (14mm or 9/16 I think). If you need to borrow one, I've got it but I don't have the shorty ratcheting one. Also, I remember I had to get creative to get the top nuts off. Not sure why, maybe I didn't drop the transmission low enough but I remember that I had to put the shorty wrench on the bolt and connected 3 feet of wire to it (coat hanger) and used 4 inches of pipe on the other end of the wire to make a "T" handle. Connected the round side of the wrench to the top nuts and pulled from the bottom. I reversed the process to tighten things up after reinstallation. When you take the case apart, don't drop the magnet and break it like I did. Also, I would recommend to get a new oring for the pick up tube since mine was falling apart and the tube wouldn't stay seated. Part number for O-Ring http://www.quadratec.com/products/52257_00.htm
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From: Laurel, MD
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
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From: Laurel, MD
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
is there some place that has a list of different coil spring brands and their spring rates? I'm looking for coils to replace my old ones and am looking for something that won't settle too much with the weight of a bumper/winch.
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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH
Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
Engine: 4.0 I6
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/s...-rates-613756/
A lower spring rate will give a better ride and better flex. If you have a lot of weight, I'd go with a lighter spring with 1" extra height.
Unless somebody has a reason why I'm wrong?
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From: Near the airport by the water
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
How high do you want lift after bumper settles? Maybe get a quality spring set and also get JKS ACOS spacers to fine tune ride height.
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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH
Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
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From: Laurel, MD
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
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I want to be as close to level at 3". Ride quality is a factor somewhat. I think I'd rather just stick with coils only and be done with it, it's not gonna be my DD so it may not matter that much. I'll read through that link when I'm not trying to unfat myself on this treadmill
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From: Aberdeen, MD
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L HO I-6, 703 Injectors, Brown Dog Super Engine Mounts
I'd go with at least a 180lb/in rate for 3" coils
For what it's worth my Currie coils ride great (progressive) and don't hardly sag at all with weight on them
Ask these fools:
For what it's worth my Currie coils ride great (progressive) and don't hardly sag at all with weight on them
Ask these fools:
Last edited by dukie564; Jan 7, 2014 at 03:29 PM.
