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Old Apr 12, 2016 | 11:41 AM
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I have a 2001 Cherokee Sport that I have put quite a bit of work and money into. (big surprise) While driving gently off road the other day, the front passenger side spring perch crumbled and gave way. I managed to limp her home with very limited steering, since the spring had dropped onto the front end parts.
I would like to replace it with an aftermarket part, such as Rusty's sells, but their product doesn't have a place for the front stabilizer bar to hook on. This is my daily driver and I am in a pinch. If someone could let me know how to work with this product, it does look like it is of good quality and I am pretty sure that I can weld it on myself with my old Lincoln AC 225 Tumbstone. All feedback will be much appreciated.

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Old Apr 12, 2016 | 11:43 AM
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I couldn't believe how far gone this perch was. I am not sure if maybe the replacement from Rusty's is supposed to have the stabilizer welded to it. That could very well be. The passenger side perch from Rusty's is the one in the top photo on left.

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Old Apr 13, 2016 | 05:03 AM
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How much lift do you have on it ?You could use it as a reason to get a high pinion dana 30 from a 91-99 xj which will bolt right in it.
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Old Apr 16, 2016 | 04:17 AM
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I have 3 inch in the back and stock on the front.
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