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Old Jun 20, 2016 | 02:00 PM
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here's a dumb question.. do I need to buy 2 sets of shackles? front and back for both driver's / passenger's leafs?
Just one set of shackles. They go on the rear of the leaf springs.
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Old Jun 20, 2016 | 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by JPXJMOAB
Just one set of shackles. They go on the rear of the leaf springs.
party. OK.. here's what's on my shopping list. missing anything? gonna get new U bolts and plates.

1x Coils
http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/10662.html

1x Shackle set
http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep-xj-...kles-1077.html

1x Shock set
http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/11103.html

1x U bolts set
http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/10511.html

1x U bolt plate
http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/10481.html

2x end eye bushing
http://www.quadratec.com/products/56001_06.htm

2x Main eye bushing
http://www.quadratec.com/products/56001_05.htm
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Old Jun 20, 2016 | 06:49 PM
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That'll be all you'll need! Might need a few new bolts during the process.. Definitely soak everything in your favorite rust penetrant for atleast a week before you do the lift.
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Old Jun 20, 2016 | 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by uptownbill
party. OK.. here's what's on my shopping list. missing anything? gonna get new U bolts and plates.

1x Coils
http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/10662.html

1x Shackle set
http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep-xj-...kles-1077.html

1x Shock set
http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/11103.html

1x U bolts set
http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/10511.html

1x U bolt plate
http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/10481.html

2x end eye bushing
http://www.quadratec.com/products/56001_06.htm

2x Main eye bushing
http://www.quadratec.com/products/56001_05.htm
If you are purchasing new leaf springs, I don't think you will need those bushings. I'm replacing mine and they are complete, minus the bolts.

I would also recommend buying at least 4 cans of PB Blasters to use on on your shakles, leaf springs, shocks, and u bolts. My rear suspension was fairly rusted (including rotted bump stops) and it took about 2 weeks of spraying before most of my bolts broke free.

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Old Jun 20, 2016 | 07:24 PM
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Don't forget to get a case of PB Blaster for the rusty hardware. Soak it every day for a week before you an on removing the parts.
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Old Jun 20, 2016 | 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Kuya
If you are purchasing new leaf springs, I don't think you will need those bushings. I'm replacing mine and thery are complete, minus the bolts.

I would also recommend buying at least 4 cans of PB Blasters to use on on your shakles, leaf springs, shocks, and u bolts. My rear suspension was fairly rusted (including rotted bump stops) and it took about 2 weeks of spraying before most of my bolts broke free.
Just depends on which ones you buy. My old man emu leafs didn't come with bushings.
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Old Jun 20, 2016 | 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by cbs_24
Just depends on which ones you buy. My old man emu leafs didn't come with bushings.
True
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Old Jun 20, 2016 | 10:41 PM
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thanks for the responses. I have a can of PB but will get more.
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Old Jun 21, 2016 | 11:14 AM
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Question on PBlaster

The place where I will complete the work is about 3 hrs drive away. If I'm soaking the snot out of my rusted bolts and parts for a week prior, is it safe to drive it still?
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Old Jun 21, 2016 | 11:18 AM
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Yes it's 100% safe to drive, the PB is just breaking loose the rust and corrosion.
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Old Jun 22, 2016 | 01:23 AM
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Yeah its safe i have done it for years,I blast every bolt every other day for a week before and most come out easy.
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Old Jun 22, 2016 | 09:55 AM
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awesome, thanks fellas

now, anyone based in NYC want to come over and help me lift this thing in Brooklyn?
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Old Jun 22, 2016 | 11:44 AM
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Plan on several things one bolts being broken while trying to remove them rusted badly, so be prepared for that the rear shock uppers are really bad about that.


A new set of bump stops may be in order also.
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