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Old Dec 3, 2013 | 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by ryan_lerv
New leaf springs are on the way! Does anybody have any interior mods they have done that are easy and cheap? If so let me see em! More pics to come when I get the new springs installed
check out the mod treads, tons of great ideas. many have real good write ups. good luck with your build
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Old Dec 6, 2013 | 10:09 PM
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The new leaf springs are here! Will be installing them tomorrow
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Old Dec 6, 2013 | 10:19 PM
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Took the front bumpers and end caps off, got the bumpers sand blasted and just sanded the end caps. My jeep was towed behind an rv from the pervious owner so the bumper was extremely rock chipped and then the chips rusted, I'm using rustoleum universal satin white to paint to bumpers and end caps! Should look good!
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Old Dec 6, 2013 | 10:21 PM
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Here is some pics of the front totally some and the transfer case drop done, the rear will be done this weekend. Also my new stereo ( when I bough the jeep there was no stereo at all in it ) and some off road lights I'm going to but in the front bumper, they are air craft landing light -extremely bright!!
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Old Dec 6, 2013 | 10:22 PM
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These are really the only major bad paint sports on the jeep, will be fixing that tho
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Old Dec 6, 2013 | 10:52 PM
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What will happen if I remove the rear sway bar, what Are the advantages and Dis advantages
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Old Dec 6, 2013 | 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by ryan_lerv
What will happen if I remove the rear sway bar, what Are the advantages and Dis advantages
remove it! doesnt really do anything for ya! your never notice a differance
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Old Dec 7, 2013 | 05:48 AM
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Originally Posted by jeepstr52
remove it! doesnt really do anything for ya! your never notice a differance
A lot of people say it does nothing, but there are always a few that say it's the kinda thing you don't notice until you're swerving to miss a deer or to avoid an accident.

@ OP, there's a lot of discussion on here, I'd advise you to read through it and make your own decision... but, as far as I know, if you remove it and then cause an accident... it's just another thing that the insurance company could use against you.

Just google "site:cherokeeforum.com rear sway bar removal" or something like that.
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Old Dec 7, 2013 | 04:55 PM
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Agreed. Rear up on it and make a decision.

You can take it off, see how you like it, then out it back on if you don't like the feeling.

I don't run either.
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Old Dec 7, 2013 | 05:58 PM
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Got the loft all done today, hopefully get to paint the bumpers this week. Since I'm only 15 and don't have a real job, I'm praying for a lot of snow this year so I can't shovel it all for money for wheels and tires! Planning on running 32s
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Old Dec 7, 2013 | 06:00 PM
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Tried to flex lol, the rear wheel came off the ground so I just kinda gave up on going any further, i was freezing my ***** off! It's like 10 degrees
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Old Dec 7, 2013 | 06:12 PM
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Sweet build man. Glad you got in the Jeep Family. I bought my first Cherokee last year when I was 16. But I'm on my second XJ now. once your in a jeep, you'll never turn back. Be persistent and find a job, I wanna see this thing on 32's lol
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Old Dec 8, 2013 | 12:10 AM
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Originally Posted by 94XjSport94
We're saying the RC 4.5" leaf packs are too short for a Cherokee. Period. Post up a pic of the shackle angle when you're done... You'll want a 3.5" and extended shackle with low pro relocation brackets so it won't ride like a dump truck.
got the rear leaves done and the shackle angle is perfect, they are straight up and down
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Old Dec 8, 2013 | 12:19 AM
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Originally Posted by ryan_lerv
got the rear leaves done and the shackle angle is perfect, they are straight up and down
I thought shackles were supposed to be 45 degrees, not straight up and down...
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Old Dec 8, 2013 | 01:03 AM
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Relocation brackets are your friend. Ive since gone long arms but my rear setup is still the same
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