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Old Apr 17, 2013 | 06:51 PM
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Anyone know off hand the width on the cherokee rear spring from center to center of the pins? thanks Dean 423
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Old Apr 17, 2013 | 09:15 PM
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40 or 41

not much help but its all i got.
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Old Apr 17, 2013 | 11:12 PM
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My memory says 43.75"
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Old Apr 19, 2013 | 06:08 AM
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I think you are correct,i took a fast in the rain measurement and 43.75 is what i get also,i guess i will zero in then I weld on the parts to the 8.8 swap. thanks Dean423
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Old Apr 19, 2013 | 12:28 PM
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I've always put the axle under the jeep on the perches with weight on it before tacking them on so the pinion angle is right, then pull it out and burn them on good.
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Old Apr 19, 2013 | 12:35 PM
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YEP, better safe then sorry!
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