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Old Jul 20, 2013 | 11:33 AM
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Use a long extension so the ratchet or breaker bar sticks out past the rocker panels. You should be able to get the angle you want.
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Old Jul 20, 2013 | 05:39 PM
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Ok just got done with the rear!! What a ***** that was Haha! So far I'm loving the height I gained. My stock suspension was so bad I think I got about a 6" lift lol. I. Going to bring it down to a buddy who's a mechanic and give him a few bucks to do the front for me.

Thanks for the help guys I appreciate it!! Pics will come soon
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Old Jul 20, 2013 | 11:49 PM
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Eh nothing too complicated about the front- I found it to be easier than the rear.
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Old Jul 21, 2013 | 08:07 AM
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Where's the pictures?
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Old Jul 21, 2013 | 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by I ARE EL1TE
Where's the pictures?
It's not done yet lol, he just called and said everything is in but he found a few more bad parts that he is going to replace. Should have it back in a couple hours I'm thinking
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Old Jul 21, 2013 | 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by ryan8551226
Eh nothing too complicated about the front- I found it to be easier than the rear.
Dude I live in white bear lake, where were ya yesterday! Haha
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Old Jul 21, 2013 | 09:51 AM
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I was at the nationels!
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Old Jul 21, 2013 | 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by I ARE EL1TE
Where's the pictures?
Here ya go!

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f46/96...-build-174761/
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Old Jul 22, 2013 | 09:32 PM
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Lookin' good man!
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Old Jul 22, 2013 | 11:31 PM
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A 600 ft lb impact is your friend...Rattled mine out in no time...Only the threads inside the nut were still intact. The rest of the bolt was rusted away.

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Old Jul 23, 2013 | 08:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Jamison
A 600 ft lb impact is your friend...Rattled mine out in no time...Only the threads inside the nut were still intact. The rest of the bolt was rusted away.
Def made short work of mine
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