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How do I install 3.5 rubicon express springs on my zj

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Old Jun 6, 2016 | 09:22 AM
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Default How do I install 3.5 rubicon express springs on my zj

So I'm new here in every way, I want to lift my 1994 grand cherokee zj, so I got some springs not a complete set I made an attempt to lift it but couldn't get the spring on I couldn't get the front end low enough I don't want to pull parts I don't have too, can somone give me a check list of wat I need to take off so it would be low enough to put my springs in
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Old Jun 6, 2016 | 10:20 AM
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Definitely swaybar links and shocks, probably control arms. Keep an eye on your brakelines to make sure you're not maxing them out, if you are you can pull your calipers off.

Edit: do you only have springs? You're going to need longer shocks and probably swaybar links also. Maybe longer brakelines if you wheel at all. You'll want adjustable trackbars or relocate them (drill new holes or relocation brackets; not recommended).

I'm gunna go ahead and make the assumption you're younger without much experience. I was there only a few years ago. Some words of advice: do it once, do it right. That applies for parts you put on your jeep and how you go about installing them.

For example, your current situation. It's much easier to pull off more parts so the springs go right in instead of fighting to get them in because you don't want to remove a few more bolts. Can't tell you how long it took me to learn that lesson. Removing less things doesn't always equal less work.

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Old Jun 25, 2016 | 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by XJlimitedx99
Definitely swaybar links and shocks, probably control arms. Keep an eye on your brakelines to make sure you're not maxing them out, if you are you can pull your calipers off.

Edit: do you only have springs? You're going to need longer shocks and probably swaybar links also. Maybe longer brakelines if you wheel at all. You'll want adjustable trackbars or relocate them (drill new holes or relocation brackets; not recommended).

I'm gunna go ahead and make the assumption you're younger without much experience. I was there only a few years ago. Some words of advice: do it once, do it right. That applies for parts you put on your jeep and how you go about installing them.

For example, your current situation. It's much easier to pull off more parts so the springs go right in instead of fighting to get them in because you don't want to remove a few more bolts. Can't tell you how long it took me to learn that lesson. Removing less things doesn't always equal less work.
Thanks allot for ur help man I'm up n running only thing I need is to kno how to make another hole for my track bar
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