The Mud Pit > Wrenching
Christmas time in July
footman:
So yes I was planning on cleaning up the frame(not the skid) a bit then applying the por15. I couldnt see putting on nice shiney new stuff and have it surrounded by rust. As far as the SYE, I'd love the help. Are you working yet or are you still on ML? If still on ML for how long?
footman:
Can I drop both upper CA so I dont have to use a spring compressor? Where can I get nutserts?
PaulW:
--- Quote from: footman on July 30, 2009, 02:33:14 PM ---Can I drop both upper CA so I dont have to use a spring compressor? Where can I get nutserts?
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how big of springs are you putting in? anything over 4.5 you really should use a spring compressor.
footman:
its a 4" lift but like most lifts I'll probably get an extra half inch
calvynandhobbs:
--- Quote from: footman on July 30, 2009, 02:33:14 PM ---Can I drop both upper CA so I dont have to use a spring compressor? Where can I get nutserts?
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I've got 4.5" springs plus 1.75" coil spacers in the XJ and didn't use spring compressors. I did unbolt both of the upper CA, tie rods, and track bar, which allowed enough droop to get them in. Once I got the one side in I used a jack on that side to compress it enough so that I could put the coils and spacer in on the other side. You can use ratchet straps to line the axle back up for reinstalling the upper control arms. They do a great job for rotating it.
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