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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by 99superjeep01
Wait, are you saying you're not supposed to use a hammer to put lug nuts on?
In a pinch, you can tap the lug nuts very gently with a hammer to run them down the thread. Saw it on One Car Too Far!

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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 12:17 PM
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This one right? Sorry, back on topic lol.
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

In a pinch, you can tap the lug nuts very gently with a hammer to run them down the thread. Saw it on One Car Too Far!

Seriously? That's terribly retarded.
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 12:18 PM
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How you would have a hammer and not some sort of lug wrench, is odd lol. Be one hell of a pinch.
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
In a pinch, you can tap the lug nuts very gently with a hammer to run them down the thread. Saw it on One Car Too Far!

i had no idea wood was a current carrying conductor until i saw that stupid *** show.
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 12:24 PM
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Um, righty tighty lefty loosey. Hand tight is better than destroying threads.

Why are we even talking about this?
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 01:53 PM
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Question...are body lifts a good idea for off roading
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by ORourkester
Question...are body lifts a good idea for off roading
Not if you have an XJ... unless your joking some of these guys will tear you apart for mentioning a body lift on an XJ.
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by 99superjeep01
Not if you have an XJ... unless your joking some of these guys will tear you apart for mentioning a body lift on an XJ.
haha yea I thought so wasnt sure if like doing an inch for bigger tires would work those are more for show though arent they
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by ORourkester

haha yea I thought so wasnt sure if like doing an inch for bigger tires would work those are more for show though arent they
they arent possible on unibodies.
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 03:08 PM
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rubicon express leaf packs, lift 5.5 long arm
Muffler World in El centro Ca, 92243 purchased and installed there

I have vibrations with my new lift. And i did not have a SYE installed, can i get away with just shims in the back, and if so what angle shims
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Dave89XJ
rubicon express leaf packs, lift 5.5 long arm
Muffler World in El centro Ca, 92243 purchased and installed there

I have vibrations with my new lift. And i did not have a SYE installed, can i get away with just shims in the back, and if so what angle shims

shimz be for when youz haz a slip yoke eliminator. Get a tc drop if you cant afford a sye. TC drops blow but they will suffice for a while.
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by a_shirey
they arent possible on unibodies.
My poly performance body lift has been great for over 8 years now... Anything is possible.
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by ORourkester
Question...are body lifts a good idea for off roading
Do me a favor and crawl under your jeep. Please please

You might find a surprise(ill give ya a hint..........XJ's DONT HAVE A FRAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

Thank you and have a nice day
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 03:40 PM
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Already have a tc-drop but it still vibrates, are saying that shims won't fix it on the cheap for now. untill i can throw some real money at this problem
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