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Old Aug 11, 2011 | 11:04 AM
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This weekend should be fun ( I hope)
Attempt #2 at the lift kit

I bought 4 new leaf bolts (mopar)

Say a prayer wish me luck! I will post before after pics if we succeed
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Old Aug 11, 2011 | 11:04 AM
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Good luck!!
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Old Aug 11, 2011 | 11:07 AM
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Good luck!!
Thanks bro
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Old Aug 11, 2011 | 11:09 AM
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Any idea what the u bolts size are for the 8.25 with 3 inch leaf packs???
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Not looking forward to rear shock bolts!
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No lift this weekend due to poop weather next week I guess
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As for the rear shocks, they will break. All i did was took my air chisel and knocked out the stock tac-welded nuts. sooooo much easier than drilling and tapping. Just fish the new bolts thru with some fishing line.
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As for the rear shocks, they will break. All i did was took my air chisel and knocked out the stock tac-welded nuts. sooooo much easier than drilling and tapping. Just fish the new bolts thru with some fishing line.
Mine didn't. Pb blaster for a week and air tools
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Mine didn't. Pb blaster for a week and air tools
I didnt have that much patience and i knew that the Chicago salt would of won in the end so why bother
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I didnt have that much patience and i knew that the Chicago salt would of won in the end so why bother
True. We don't have to worry about salt and rust here in NC.
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8.25 uses 3 inch u bolts
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Next Saturday give it a Wurl again
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Got the rear done last night looks to funny with it lifted 4.5 in the rear so next weekend the front will be done
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