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02-11-2010, 04:38 PM
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To compress or not ?
On my 90 XJ .. i cant remember if i used a spring compressor to install the RE 3.5" springs.. On my current 92XJ , im starting my install on a RE 4.5".
Well just my luck, lol i open the spring compressor case and OH ofcourse only 1 out of 2 are in there. REALLY!!? .. I really dont feel like renting one. I cant remember if i can just drop the axle low enough to where i wont need to compress the spring to get it in. Everything is getting replaced anyways since its a full SF kit. Such a noob question.. 
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02-11-2010, 04:48 PM
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Youngin'
 
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It can be done without compressors. Remove the LCAs and UCAs and the trac bar so the axle can "flex" far enough out of the way to slide the coil out.
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02-11-2010, 04:53 PM
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1992 XJ Cherokee
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Yea, that all has to come out anyways, perfect !
Thanks BMYOHN ! BTW, what about putting the new one IN ?
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02-11-2010, 04:58 PM
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Youngin'
2001 XJ Cherokee
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I would just put the coil back in before i bolted anything else back up.
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2001 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT 4x4 5.9L Cummins Turbo Diesel "The Tow Rig" 1988 Jeep Comanche 2.5L 4cyl - 4 speed manual 2001 Jeep Cherokee Sport
4.6L Golen Engine Stroker 6.5" TnT Customs Longarm Kitl Ford 8.8" w/ disc brakes l 6.5" Rock Krawler Coils l TnT Customs HD Trac Barl Omix Ada HD SYE l 1" UBEsl CV Driveshaft l 35" Maxxis Bighorns l 15 x 8 Cragar Black Soft 8s (4" BS) l High Clearance Shock Mounts l 4 - BAJA off road lights l TnT Customs D30 Truss l Hidden Hitch l ARB Front Diff Cover l AJs Custom Front Bumper l SONY Xplod stereo l Alpine Speakers l TnT Frame StiffenerZ l 22" RE SS Brake Lines l 1.5" TnT Customs Boomerang Shackles l HP D30 l JKS Mini Skids and Sway Bar Brackets l TnT Customs OTK Steering |
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02-11-2010, 05:03 PM
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1992 XJ Cherokee
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Yea, cool just making sure i dont need to go rent a damn spring compressor to get that 4.5" spring in .. thanks
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02-11-2010, 05:09 PM
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Remove tires, disco sway bar, lower axles/raise vehicle enough to FULLY extend springs (you'll know when you've got them loose- the tops will flop free), remove spring clamp, then springs. If you are going with new CA's R and R them at this time. Install bumps/jounces at this time, seat springs.....I wouldn't recommend removing and replacing the CA's until after you get the springs out.
You can do it w/o a lift provided you have jack stands that will get the vehicle high enough to allow the 4.5" coils to fit into place. Whatever poster stated to remove the CA's in order to get the springs out has no clue...  Last edited by blingII; 02-11-2010 at 06:45 PM.. |
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02-11-2010, 07:03 PM
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2000 XJ Cherokee
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I just rented a set from Autozone. It was like $9 and made short work of removing the coils.
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02-11-2010, 07:40 PM
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Youngin'
2001 XJ Cherokee
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He said he tried renting one but it only came with half of the spring compressor
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2001 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT 4x4 5.9L Cummins Turbo Diesel "The Tow Rig" 1988 Jeep Comanche 2.5L 4cyl - 4 speed manual 2001 Jeep Cherokee Sport
4.6L Golen Engine Stroker 6.5" TnT Customs Longarm Kitl Ford 8.8" w/ disc brakes l 6.5" Rock Krawler Coils l TnT Customs HD Trac Barl Omix Ada HD SYE l 1" UBEsl CV Driveshaft l 35" Maxxis Bighorns l 15 x 8 Cragar Black Soft 8s (4" BS) l High Clearance Shock Mounts l 4 - BAJA off road lights l TnT Customs D30 Truss l Hidden Hitch l ARB Front Diff Cover l AJs Custom Front Bumper l SONY Xplod stereo l Alpine Speakers l TnT Frame StiffenerZ l 22" RE SS Brake Lines l 1.5" TnT Customs Boomerang Shackles l HP D30 l JKS Mini Skids and Sway Bar Brackets l TnT Customs OTK Steering |
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02-11-2010, 07:58 PM
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2000 XJ Cherokee
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Quote:
My point is $9 bucks saves a lot of wrenching if just putting coils in. My XJ is a rust bucket and I rarely find bolts willing to oblige me under my rig.  I'd spend $9 just in PB!!! hahahah.
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02-11-2010, 10:04 PM
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1992 XJ Cherokee
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no no , the one i OWN has only 1.. i must have somehow misplaced the other ... which sucks..
But now i have another problem..
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