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1997 XJ IRO/First Time Build

Old Dec 6, 2010 | 11:02 PM
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dudes/ladies this is my first builld and I was wondering of any advice of the diassembly? to make things go smoothly, pics will be posted if i can but much help is appreciated
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Old Dec 7, 2010 | 12:58 AM
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Read anything on this forum and it will help you. There is a lot of knowledge on these pages. That's my advice. Nice to see a fan of FOOSE!
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Old Dec 7, 2010 | 09:19 AM
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Read anything on this forum and it will help you. There is a lot of knowledge on these pages. That's my advice. Nice to see a fan of FOOSE!

foose is my idol haha still havent seen him do an XJ though so im gunna try and step up my game hahaha
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Old Dec 8, 2010 | 08:57 AM
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lift is in a day early!! tobad i cant be home to work on it
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Old Dec 8, 2010 | 11:18 AM
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Well, best advice i can give is be patient. I installed my IRO long arm lift in a small garage by myself, with basic tools. Took a while, because i was only able to work on it a little at a time. But i took my time, and made sure everything was done right. One thing i do suggest, since you're in Maine is soak EVERY nut and bolt with PB blaster once a night, for a few days before you start removing bolts. Good luck!
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Old Dec 8, 2010 | 12:12 PM
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i have a thread and install on the IRO 6.5 inch. lots of pictures. might help you out a bit.
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Old Dec 10, 2010 | 07:23 AM
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Originally Posted by n_a_i_w
i have a thread and install on the IRO 6.5 inch. lots of pictures. might help you out a bit.


I have gone over your thread a million time haha, your build is was finally drove me to choose IRO, that and thier prices

Im missing the 2 front shocks with my kit though, and the backer plate for my Hack N' Slap SYE im upset but ill get by, excited to start the build today though!

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Old Dec 11, 2010 | 09:09 AM
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Post up alot of build pics during the lift install. I want to do a long arm kit to mine someday.....
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 12:40 AM
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alright so im uploading pics to my computer as fast as i can, i do not have many but there is a real reason

I DRIVE A MAINE JEEP

from the time we strted teardown the old girl haas been fighting us the whole way. My dad and i are no service garage but we have all hand tools you would expect to use doing this. im still hitting bolts and buts with the PB everyday but nothing is working, tomorow i am buying an electric impact since we dont haave the compressor big enough to handle a pneum. impact. we got the shocks and the springs out and the swaybar disconected and i have installed the new UCA's but we worked for 5 hrs with no budge on the LCA bolts any remedys?
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by JTS22XJ
alright so im uploading pics to my computer as fast as i can, i do not have many but there is a real reason

I DRIVE A MAINE JEEP

from the time we strted teardown the old girl haas been fighting us the whole way. My dad and i are no service garage but we have all hand tools you would expect to use doing this. im still hitting bolts and buts with the PB everyday but nothing is working, tomorow i am buying an electric impact since we dont haave the compressor big enough to handle a pneum. impact. we got the shocks and the springs out and the swaybar disconected and i have installed the new UCA's but we worked for 5 hrs with no budge on the LCA bolts any remedys?
I used an electric impact wrench for the LCA bolts. Also, try to get to them from the inside. I tried from the outside for a long time, before i tried from the inside, and it worked.
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 02:22 PM
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my advice is PB blast everything and buy a case of beer for a buddy with a welder to help you out haha. i ended up doing BPEs on my rear shocks on my 3rd lift when i went up to 8.5" broke all 4 bolts on the 3 year old shocks so we welded on the BPEs. good as new.

also ive got some pics in my build thread doing my long arms, steering, etc.
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Old Dec 18, 2010 | 09:24 PM
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hey everyone, its been 2 weeks since i started but i am happy to report that

IM FINISHED!!!

a few during build pics, and deffinatly after pics will be posted tomorow if i can. it took so long becuase well i live in MAine and during the week i am down in Conectticut for college. but its up in the air! im pumped and i hope you guys like it aswell.
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Old Dec 18, 2010 | 09:27 PM
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dont rush anything,take ur time and make sure that everything is the way u want,if its not,make it the way u want
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Old Dec 19, 2010 | 12:14 AM
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am I missing something here..
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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 11:38 PM
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ok guys here we go, no pics of the rear install do to the leaf spring bolts being such a to get out! i was planning to document the whole build but i couldnt, between getting it done and haveing to deal with school...


pics of front end and final install
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