if it was me i would just cut the bolts and replace them. but thats just me. im impatient. but anyway youll have to let me know how you like the lift.

 

Step up to 1/2" if your using 3/8", at least the socket won't break. As for the bolts keep soaking them in PB. If not you might need to add some heat, probly need new bushings after though. Good luck. 89 RENIX with 240,000 beat hard everyday and loves it.

 

oh were we supposed to throw in the millage then i also have a 89 renix. mine has 213,xxx

 

How are you getting the bolts out after cutting them? From what I understand, you have to cut into the floor to get them out. That is what I am avoiding

 

my bad i miss read. i thought you were having problems with the shackle bolts. sorry. yeah heat and more penetrating oil is about all i can think of. i have heard good things about using a 50/50 mix of acetone and atf for penetrating oil. if nothing else is working it might do the trick.

 

Couple of my old neighbors swung by. They have an xj with the 3 inch lift so they gave me a hand. Go figure they knock them out in minutes and make me look like a newbie. Hehe, at least its done now! just for torquing them now.

 

the xj is looking nice. planning on different tires?

 

Looks good. Glad to hear you got it done!

 

I will get new tires at some point, but to be honest I just paid more for those tires then I did for the xj, So i think im going to hold on to them at least for the time being.

 

Got my two 10" Rockford Fosgate Punchs hooked up today, damn does the xj rattle and boom now! Hehe.. =D

 

After a recent trailer related incident I decided to get the Chop top and the roll cage on its way. Its being prepped for paint as we speak..

 

By the way I am selling my roofliner with the speaker bar and my center console you see in the picture without the shift boot or the coin tray. Im thinking about 100 OBO, send me a PM if your interested.

 

Ok, I see what happened... but how the heck did that happen?

Was the ball lock not engaged, or did it fail? That sucks, but the chop sounds interesting! Good luck with it.

 

Well, We had it disengaged and I just didnt pull the jeep forward enough. It only hit it by like 2 inches, lol... Oh well, its just that extra push I need to start cutting

 

Well, was replacing the t stat today and ran into my first common problem with cherokees... The lower bolt broke off at the head. tried welding a nut to the end and just couldnt lay a decent bead because of how close it broke to the head. tried using a easy out with no luck. Looks like im going to be drilling it out and using a tap and die.... Ugh.....