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Old Mar 10, 2013 | 05:49 PM
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The best thing that's ever going to happen to your Cherokee is the first dent after that you worry less about wheeling and trimming the fenders isn't even something you worry about
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Old Mar 10, 2013 | 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by 01mainexj
The best thing that's ever going to happen to your Cherokee is the first dent after that you worry less about wheeling and trimming the fenders isn't even something you worry about
True story
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Old Mar 10, 2013 | 06:38 PM
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All you have to do is poke around your rockers android a rust hole. That's when I stopped giving a **** anyway.
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Old Mar 10, 2013 | 06:46 PM
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I just did a lift on my XJ this weekend. I would get at least 2 cans of PB Blaster and soak everything for at least a week. I only did for 3 days and wish I would have done more. Especially the leaf spring bolts. I would also have a torch ready as well, works even better than PB.

Also, when removing the leaf spring hanger bolts, back them out a turn, then in a half turn as you go. This will help keep them from binding up in the bushing.

Good luck
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Old Mar 10, 2013 | 08:03 PM
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I forgot about shocks! Does anyone know what size shocks I need and the best place to get em? also read something about a shim from the rear end? any Ideas?
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Old Mar 10, 2013 | 08:17 PM
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http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...2C+DEGREE+SHIM

http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co....5-4.5in.-Lift
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Old Mar 10, 2013 | 08:28 PM
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Thanks, I will definitely be ordering them from you when the time comes.
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Old Mar 10, 2013 | 08:31 PM
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Thanks, I will definitely be ordering them from you when the time comes.
Good choice, I've bought lots of stuff from frank, shipping is always fast, and you just can't beat his prices.
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Old Mar 11, 2013 | 05:21 AM
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Originally Posted by JoshMan88
I forgot about shocks! Does anyone know what size shocks I need and the best place to get em? also read something about a shim from the rear end? any Ideas?

some leaf packs come with shimms installed on them all ready. mine did.
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Old Mar 11, 2013 | 09:35 PM
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Didn't notice any on these springs. Plus RE says I might need shims just never tell you which degree... sometimes I get lost in the mix and can't remember important things
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Old Mar 23, 2013 | 02:55 PM
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So I'm on the home stretch on installing the lift and it wants me to drill a new hole 3/4" away from current trak bar and I don't want to do that. So What would happen if I leave the current track bar on until the new one arrives?
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Old Mar 23, 2013 | 03:00 PM
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Nothing its perfectly fine I've been driving with the stock trac bar in the stock location for 6 months
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Old Mar 23, 2013 | 03:05 PM
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Sweet! Thanks for the fast response.
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Old Mar 23, 2013 | 07:08 PM
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So since the directions had me take the trac bar off at the axle is there a trick to get in back into the stock holes? lol
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Old Mar 23, 2013 | 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by JoshMan88
So since the directions had me take the trac bar off at the axle is there a trick to get in back into the stock holes? lol
Turn the steering wheel, it'll move the body above the axles.
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