I have the bushings, and will try to start removing the old ones at 4:30pm tonight, anyone want to help? Pizza? Beers? Cutting wheel?
anyone?
...please?
DrJ
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....sawzall...?
Some prefer a sawzall. I preferred my cutting wheel and a BFH.
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After I get home from work tonight, Chris and I will probably be stopping by
(I get off of work at 5:00)See you then!
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Ask him to bring his cutter, just in case Jeff doesn't make it. I'll replace the wheels of course.
THANKS!!
DrJ
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Yup, I believe he wanted to bring that, 2 jack stands, and a few more things.
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sorry - been wrenching on our cherokee - have to whip it into shape since i "sold" the tj
anyways, i'll have the stuff icky mentioned in the jeep with me. need any air tools (or air?), pullers, etc?
chris -
I dunno... I've never done this before. BBD gave me an idea of how, and I've asked if he can come by. Seems straightforward enough though. Bring what you think. I have lots of sockets and wrenches, hammers, etc.
Maybe a 1/2" drive socket set and a breaker bar? I have a Haynes manual and a torque wrench... and the internet.
DrJ
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doing the shackles is a piece of cake.. wish you were closer I would of stopped by...
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Hey Steve can you give me directions and what time?
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oh, want me to grab a 12 pack of something too? lastly, if you have pb blaster go ahead and soak down everything now. we may get lucky and have some bolts/nuts back off without the grinder
chris (loves cutting stuff off with the wheel though) -
Let us know how you made out
Don't forget to post pics when you are done -
Well, it's done! I had the front shackles done by 5:00pm when Chris and Erica showed up. Chris and I did the rears in about an hour and a half, stopped for pizza, and finished up around 7:30-8:00. no cutting, no serious problems. The bushings RE sent for the rears were too big, so I had to re-use the old bushings. I'll email them about it, but swapping them out is now not a big deal since the bolts face outward now.
It drives much smoother, turns better, and seems overall much more solid. I gained 1 3/4" on the lift and over an inch on the tires, so it looks noticeably taller now. If there's a break in the rain tomorrow, I'll get a photo or two posted.
Thanks for the advice everyone, and letting me ask the stupid questions. Thanks Chris for helping. Anyone want to do a shackle lift on a YJ, let me know, I'll help, it was EASY!!!
DrJ
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I have to do it....
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glad you got it done steve...... I hope all works out well for you with it. if they dont do something for those and they will fit in the dom tube I have I will give you a few buck for them sounds to me you got the rear spring front bushings.....
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looks awesome..what net is that on the rear rollbar??
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The vertical rear cargo area net for a Liberty from Raingler. We use it to keep our Lab from coming up between the seats.
DrJ
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