2000 xj in indiana
03-28-2013, 12:58 PM
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Well this is what my rig currently looks like. Had an over heating problem and found out the water pump was all messed up so got that replaced. Attempted to finish the lift today but couldn't get some bolts loose on the back so I'm taking it to a mechanic tomorrow to see how much he will charge to help me out.
03-28-2013, 01:17 PM
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Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: l6 HO
Well this is what my rig currently looks like. Had an over heating problem and found out the water pump was all messed up so got that replaced. Attempted to finish the lift today but couldn't get some bolts loose on the back so I'm taking it to a mechanic tomorrow to see how much he will charge to help me out.
03-28-2013, 08:28 PM
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Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: l6 HO
The upper shock bolts will most likely break.. In which case you just use an air hammer you punch the broken bolts up and out and then use a bolt and nut. There us plenty of room to get a wrench in the unibody to hold a bolt.
And for the rear spring bolts obviously hit it with some pb blaster and use a half inch wratchet with a breaker bar on it. The top half or handle of a floor jakc works good too
And for the rear spring bolts obviously hit it with some pb blaster and use a half inch wratchet with a breaker bar on it. The top half or handle of a floor jakc works good too
03-28-2013, 09:06 PM
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I've soaked everything constantly and I got the front spring bolt to break free with the cheater bar, but it wasn't moving very quick. And idk how to go about it with the rear bolt. I can't get my ratchet and socket in there with room. I'm doing this all without a lift
03-28-2013, 11:35 PM
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Year: 2000
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I've soaked everything constantly and I got the front spring bolt to break free with the cheater bar, but it wasn't moving very quick. And idk how to go about it with the rear bolt. I can't get my ratchet and socket in there with room. I'm doing this all without a lift
03-29-2013, 01:58 AM
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I might take another shot at it today when I get off work
04-01-2013, 01:47 AM
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I don't feel comfortable driving my xj on 70. If I had the sway bar connected I would but the farthest I'm willin in drive it is greenfield. All I have left is the rear lift (add a lead and shocks) and getting the holes for my sway bar long quick disconnects
04-01-2013, 01:47 AM
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Link not long. Stupid phone