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Old 06-20-2016, 04:57 AM
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I had the same thing happen to me on my last XJ. Saws All was the only way of getting it out.
I used my angle grinder. Thanks for the idea. Any clue as to where I can get a new weld nut?
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I used my angle grinder. Thanks for the idea. Any clue as to where I can get a new weld nut?
That should be a flag nut. Try rockauto.com
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Originally Posted by Silentj
That should be a flag nut. Try rockauto.com
Fixed the flag but issue by welding a new nut to it. Next problem is this:

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I cut the track bar out and this part is stuck in the bracket and won't come out. I've tried air hammer, bfh, heat, and nothing has worked
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Originally Posted by Lake00XJ

Fixed the flag but issue by welding a new nut to it. Next problem is this:

I cut the track bar out and this part is stuck in the bracket and won't come out. I've tried air hammer, bfh, heat, and nothing has worked
You may need to cut it down as low as you can and drill it out from the bottom. Did your new track bar come with a new bracket?
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Originally Posted by Silentj
You may need to cut it down as low as you can and drill it out from the bottom. Did your new track bar come with a new bracket?
Nope. I need to reuse this bracket. I'm going to try a ball joint press on it and if that doesnt work then I'll cut and drill it. Really wish I had access to a plasma cutter
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Ball joint press worked. Just gotta finish the rear shock and tighten everything up. Then I'll pull it out of the garage and take some pics
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Originally Posted by Lake00XJ
Ball joint press worked. Just gotta finish the rear shock and tighten everything up. Then I'll pull it out of the garage and take some pics
Good stuff man. Glad it worked out for ya.
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Originally Posted by Silentj
Good stuff man. Glad it worked out for ya.
Thanks! I appreciate the help
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Well the lift is in. Need to drive it to check for vibes. Rustys 4.5 spring kit. Now I need some cheap 35s and some new wheels. 30 look tiny haha

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Originally Posted by Lake00XJ
Well the lift is in. Need to drive it to check for vibes. Rustys 4.5 spring kit. Now I need some cheap 35s and some new wheels. 30 look tiny haha

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Your attachments don't work. Include them right in your post.

You'll have to trim to run 35's on 4.5".
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Originally Posted by TFitzPat87
Your attachments don't work. Include them right in your post.

You'll have to trim to run 35's on 4.5".
Sorry. I'm using the app, garage talk, and it was trimmed pretty well when I got it
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Originally Posted by Lake00XJ

Sorry. I'm using the app, garage talk, and it was trimmed pretty well when I got it
Just download the Cherokeeforum app from the play store.
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Originally Posted by Silentj
Just download the Cherokeeforum app from the play store.
I'm on iPhone
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Lift is finally done. 30s look tiny. Need to get 35s now



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I'm on iPhone
Never mind I found it.

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