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Post by Bono426 on Jun 30, 2005 0:25:58 GMT -3
how hard is it to install shackles? i just ordered 1.5" shackle lift and i felt that the local mechanic wanted to much to install them ($100). is there any problems that i might run into doing this? of it just pretty much straight forward, un-bold the old ones and bolt up the new ones?
thanks Charlie
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Post by axle on Jun 30, 2005 9:11:20 GMT -3
The bolts are "usually" rusted and or stuck to the bushings.are you replacing the bushings?If you are you can just cut the old stuff out.(torches,grinder,sawsall,hacksaw)Hope this helps! Bob
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Post by JeepFan555 on Jun 30, 2005 9:47:01 GMT -3
Yup, exactly what axle said. Just cut the old bolts out then put it on. I know on my 95 YJ the drivers side rear shackle you need to cut the bolt off or you will have trouble getting it off because the bolt slides out towards the gas tank and it hits it. Goodluck, shouldn't be to hard
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Post by Bono426 on Jun 30, 2005 11:05:07 GMT -3
i dont think i got new bushings, this is what comes with what i purchased
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Post by jps4jeep on Jun 30, 2005 11:13:41 GMT -3
Easiest way is to use a hi-lift, jack it up by the bumper so that the tire is almost touching the gound, pull the old shackle off, put the new one on! If you need a hand, I will help you. I live in wakefield fairly close to rt95, not far from rt 1, I have plenty of tools to git'r'done!
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Post by JeepFan555 on Jun 30, 2005 12:22:28 GMT -3
Yeah you don't need the new bushings thats fine, just cut the bolts and put the new shackle on. The bushings suck to try to get out of the leaf spring anyway.
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Post by axle on Jun 30, 2005 13:36:32 GMT -3
I'd get the bushings.urethane. Bob
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Post by Bono426 on Jul 1, 2005 11:38:40 GMT -3
jps4jeep, yea i might need a little help with these. i dont have a hi-lift jack and my tools are, well, bad. so if you could help me out that would be awesome.
thanks charlie
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Post by PatriotYJ on Jul 2, 2005 10:43:51 GMT -3
you'll probably need to unbolt the pahnard rod and move it or your axle is going to want to move to the side and not line up with the shackle mounts. i had shackle lift before just to clear my tires i had to hog out the mounting holes for the pahnard rod and weld washers in it to move it to right position with the lift shackles. most likely garage mechanic will not realize that needs to be done so just do it yourslf its easy to install. hardest part is moving the holes.
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Post by xjeepinhamster on Jul 3, 2005 21:48:43 GMT -3
Do you still need soem help installing these?
I'm on vacation this week and plan on visting my grandmother in Eastie and goign kayaking in Nahant.
Let me know, I can give a hand and bring some tools.
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Post by jps4jeep on Jul 5, 2005 18:34:32 GMT -3
PM me.
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