removing coils with stock bottle jack...
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removing coils with stock bottle jack...
so im going to be doing an ACOS install soon and would like to see more on how to use the stock bottle jack to remove the coils.
i get the idea, but not sure where exactly to place the bottle jack. obviously on the top of the axle, but what part of the unibody/frame does the top of the jack go?
or would using the bottle jack on the ground forcing the axle end up work as well?
anyone have any pics of this being done? i do not want to use a coil compressor.
i get the idea, but not sure where exactly to place the bottle jack. obviously on the top of the axle, but what part of the unibody/frame does the top of the jack go?
or would using the bottle jack on the ground forcing the axle end up work as well?
anyone have any pics of this being done? i do not want to use a coil compressor.
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Sorry i cant be of any help...free bump for you
When i did mine, i removed my swaybar links, disconnect my LCAs (axle end) and Trackbar (axle end) and was able to drop the axle low enough to slide out the springs.
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When i did mine, i removed my swaybar links, disconnect my LCAs (axle end) and Trackbar (axle end) and was able to drop the axle low enough to slide out the springs.
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I have always Put 6 ton jack stands as far forward on the uniframe as I could an still get a good bite . I would keep a 2 floor jacks under the axle raised but not enough to lift the Jeep off the stands, An would remove the upper shock bolts, LCA's Tracbar, Draglink, Driveshaft then lower the axle an slide the springs out put the new in
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i've used the jack stands and hang the axle as low as i can get it, then use a floor jack to jack up one side of the axle, while having someone stand on the end of the axle that i want to remove the spring. i usually still need to use spring compressors to get the springs out, especially back in when using a spacer/acos.
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I vote for the drop the axle method, I always go that route, just did it last week when I installed my 4.5 coils, but if its your first time and dont when the last time anything was removed start soaking everything with pb blaster and let all sit for awhile before wrenching
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I replaced my 3" coils last weekend with 4.5" coils. I took the upper shock bolts loose, took the trackbar loose at the axle end, and removed the swaybar quick discos. This let the axle droop far enough to get the 3" coils out, but I had to use spring compressors to put the 4.5" coils back in. If I have disconnected the LCA's, it is possible that I would not have had to use the compressors.
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Originally Posted by mikeoc1
Using the correct tools properly make it safe and simple.
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Originally Posted by mikeoc1
I use spring compressors. Compressing springs is dangerous. Using the correct tools properly make it safe and simple.
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