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Old 03-22-2011, 12:10 PM
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Anyone ever redrill the FRONT track-bar hole on the axle for a 3-4" lift and non adjustable bar?
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This is rather common on xj's so I see no reason which you couldn't do so on your grand
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i did
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Did it on my XJ, worked pisssah.
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sweet. any tips or suggestions? I wanna give it a shot this weekend
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mabye start with a smaller pilot drill so that the bigger one is a little more straight
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I did on mine man Its very easy not much to drilling a hole!
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I measured 3/4"(IIRC) to the right and drilled with a pilot and then went to the larger bit. Just take your time and try to drill as straight as possible.
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I've seen it done a couple of times, also seen some weld on a small piece of metal to reinforce it. Probably over kill, but some of us like that kinda stuff.
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3/4 center to center? What about the rear track bar? I raised my 97 zj 3"
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