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| Author: | renegadekj [ Fri May 04, 2007 9:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Strut Plate Install advice needed " NOW" |
OK well i attempted to install my strut plates but i could not get the coils assembly to drop down enough to get the plate in. I had the 4 strut bolts off and the swaybar off aswell but the thinjust wouldnt drop enough!!?? Do i need to compress the coil to make it work? what am i doing wrong here guys? Its still early so if i get some feed back so i will go give it another shot.. |
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| Author: | renegadekj [ Sun May 06, 2007 4:20 pm ] |
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Rusty's told me all that had to be done was disconnect the swaybar and also the 4 strut bolts!! But who know.... i dont have a coil spring compressor either,,,, tried to buy one but they are sold out.. Any helop would be great ASAP!! thanks |
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| Author: | Jeep4me99 [ Sun May 06, 2007 4:31 pm ] |
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try disconecting the upper ball joint. Take off the nut and use a BFH to break the ball joint loose. This should allow the assembly to drop down enough. Be sure to use a jack under the brake rotor to keep the assembly from hanging . |
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| Author: | Jeepjeepster [ Sun May 06, 2007 5:25 pm ] |
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You do NOT need to compress the springs. Unhook the sway bar, pop the upper ball joint outta the knuckle, drop it down as far as you can, take the cleavis fork off, take the coil over out, put plate in.. Do reverse. |
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| Author: | renegadekj [ Sun May 06, 2007 6:36 pm ] |
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Was hoping i could have done it without disconnecting the UBJ but hey alittle more work i guess... Its done anyway and thanks for the help!!!!!!!! It's almst perfectly level, will post some pics soon!! thanks again |
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| Author: | renegadekj [ Sun May 06, 2007 6:36 pm ] |
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Was hoping i could have done it without disconnecting the UBJ but hey alittle more work i guess... Its done anyway and thanks for the help!!!!!!!! It's almst perfectly level, will post some pics soon!! thanks again |
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| Author: | jdumont [ Mon May 07, 2007 6:54 am ] |
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Not too bad getting the UBJ off. I unbolted mine and it didnt move so I cut a 2x4 to the right length, jacked up under the LCA and stuck the wood under the UCA right next to the UBJ. Then I just dropped the jack quickly while a buddy hit the UBJ with the big hammer. Worked great and neither of us needed to put down our beers....! |
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| Author: | jdumont [ Mon May 07, 2007 7:48 am ] |
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Not too bad getting the UBJ off. I unbolted mine and it didnt move so I cut a 2x4 to the right length, jacked up under the LCA and stuck the wood under the UCA right next to the UBJ. Then I just dropped the jack quickly while a buddy hit the UBJ with the big hammer. Worked great and neither of us needed to put down our beers....! |
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