axle not drooping to install springs
08-13-2011, 11:04 AM
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axle not drooping to install springs
Hey guys. I'm in the middle of installing a 3 inch rough country lift on my friends XJ and we cannot get the axle to droop enough to get the new spring on the passanger side. We got the driver side on with some persuasion from a 48 inch prybar. Also, the shocks are disconnected and so are the front swaybar links. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
08-13-2011, 11:34 AM
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Trackbar is still attached. Directions didn't say to disconnect. We just removed the lower control arm. Will try trackbar if this don't work.
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08-13-2011, 05:02 PM
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undo your track bar/shocks, etc. drop axle. jack one side up allowing the side you are removing to drop lower and your good to go .. 
08-13-2011, 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by xjcherokee2000
undo your track bar/shocks, etc. drop axle. jack one side up allowing the side you are removing to drop lower and your good to go ..
08-13-2011, 05:13 PM
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well on our jeepspeed racer we remove and reinstall coil springs all the time .. never had a problem ... you do not need a spring compressor . just remove the shocks , track bar and you should hvae plenty of room to work with . floor jack helps wonders ...
08-13-2011, 06:16 PM
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Definantly don't use ratchet straps.. Sorry but those coils carry the weight of the car and if they were to come un done... Jack one side of the axle up as high as you can and the other side will go down. You can rent a coil compressor if you have to. Unbolting the track bar will also help a lot.
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