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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: tartanzj on May 29, 2007, 11:21:57 AM

Title: What prep should I do?
Post by: tartanzj on May 29, 2007, 11:21:57 AM
Well the lift kit is in the UK now so I don't think it should be long now  :cry:  as the control arms and trackbars have never needed any work.

Advice and comments required....




Cheers
Steve
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Post by: chrisjones on May 29, 2007, 08:03:37 PM
Sounds like you've kind of got it covered.  A few spare bolts, an easy out (bloody horrid things) or drill bits and a blow torch may come in handy. :wink:
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Post by: tom tom on May 29, 2007, 08:51:35 PM
and pray for no rain   :lol:
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Post by: Dave69 on May 30, 2007, 10:56:39 AM
the main problem i had was the rear spring bolts (XJ) siezing inside the bushes.
use penetrating oil on the brake line pipes if your putting in an extended hose.
be carefull of the front axle sliding to one side when you disconnect it, especially if you do both sides at once.

yep hope it doesn't rain too much. Allow for the lift when jacking up then add another two inches.

fit the front of the rear springs first
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Post by: tim_aka_tim on May 30, 2007, 11:18:54 AM
ZJs have coils all round  :wink:
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Post by: Dave69 on May 31, 2007, 10:50:09 AM
well that should be a little easier, just remember the coil spring compressor for a simpler job
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Post by: wrangler on May 31, 2007, 01:21:49 PM
Take your time, don't rush the job.
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Post by: tartanzj on May 31, 2007, 02:47:04 PM
Spring compressor!!

I didn't think I would need this as I'm changing all the arms too. :lol:
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Post by: Steve B on May 31, 2007, 03:42:57 PM
Yes you will need a spring compressor.
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Post by: tim_aka_tim on May 31, 2007, 03:55:51 PM
Yes, most definitely. You could try without, but unless you're he-man, I doubt you'll have much success.
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Post by: JamesH on May 31, 2007, 04:43:03 PM
Yes, use spring compressors.

To make the job easier use the jack to compress the spring and then clamp the compressor on - mach quicker than winding.

Always make sure the compressors are even each side and safe  :wink:
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Post by: Steve B on May 31, 2007, 04:45:52 PM
Quote from: "tim_aka_tim"
Yes, most definitely. You could try without, but unless you're he-man, I doubt you'll have much success.


ha ha, whatever happened to he-man
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Post by: Hoodoo on May 31, 2007, 07:48:32 PM
Don't forget the plasters!! Very necessary!  :D
 Regards,
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Post by: thebluebus on June 18, 2007, 01:03:25 PM
It's knocking on for two weeks now Steve, how did you get on?

Are you now LIFTED?  8)
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Post by: tartanzj on June 18, 2007, 02:14:23 PM
Quote from: "thebluebus"
It's knocking on for two weeks now Steve, how did you get on?

Are you now LIFTED?  :oops: so now using a little heat to help with the removal of the bolts. Only done a couple of arms to date, as usual my better half always has a list of essential repairs that get in the way of progress. I have to get the front trackbar made too and at the moment I'm in 2 minds what to do as the JKS rear trackbar that's ready to go on the back is also a very close fit at the front when its used with the conversion bracket.

I'll need to speak to the fabricator and see what he thinks would be easiest. I'm keen to get it done but don't want to rush it.
Buisiness is good so maybe I should just work more and pay someone to do it all,  :lol: but I like to tinker when I get the chance.
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Post by: thebluebus on June 18, 2007, 02:26:03 PM
I know what you mean - whatever it is, jeep stuff, building work at home, plumbing, I like to know how to do it myself rather than pay "a man" to do the job for me.

I'm learning how to weld from the maintenance tech at my work, so I can do some bits to the jeep ( I fancy fabbing up some rock sliders  8) ).

But you have to weigh it all up when, like yours and mine, the jeep's a daily drive  :?
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Post by: mattiemjbb on June 18, 2007, 03:16:17 PM
yea don't take your daily driver to bits, i did  :(  now 2 months later im still cycling everywhere, i lost about a stone but i think ive done perminent ass damage.

saved about £600 in gas though  :lol:  :lol:
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Post by: thebluebus on June 18, 2007, 03:17:32 PM
I think if I was going to risk permanent ass damage, I'd need to be saving a lot more than six hundred quid  :shock:
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Post by: mattiemjbb on June 18, 2007, 04:59:03 PM
The saving wasn’t intentional just a consequence of trying to do it in little bits when I have a spare hour etc, and not having the foresight to order the bits first  :oops:
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Post by: thebluebus on June 18, 2007, 05:03:59 PM
Of course... :wink: