Difference between revisions of "Installing Cherokee Leaf Springs"

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You will need to-
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You will need to either;
  
A- find rear bushings that will fit the stock Eagle hanger bolts or
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  Find rear bushings that will fit the stock Eagle hanger bolts or
 
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  Find rear hangers that will fit the rear bushings and the stock Eagle hanger or
B- find rear hangers that will fit the rear bushings and the stock Eagle hanger or
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  Remove the rear hangers, remove the stock bolts, drill out for larger bolts and weld the bolt  
 
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  to the hanger so the bolt doesn't pivot in the hanger.  
C- remove the rear hangers, remove the stock bolts, drill out for larger bolts and weld the bolt  
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  The rear bolt used in the XJ spring is the same size as the front Eagle.  
to the hanger so the bolt doesn't pivot in the hanger.  
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The rear bolt used in the XJ spring is the same size as the front Eagle.  
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Here is a picture of the height after installation
 
Here is a picture of the height after installation
  
 
[[Image:Rear lift.jpg]]
 
[[Image:Rear lift.jpg]]

Latest revision as of 11:40, 25 June 2011

You will need to either;

 Find rear bushings that will fit the stock Eagle hanger bolts or
 Find rear hangers that will fit the rear bushings and the stock Eagle hanger or
 Remove the rear hangers, remove the stock bolts, drill out for larger bolts and weld the bolt 
 to the hanger so the bolt doesn't pivot in the hanger. 
 The rear bolt used in the XJ spring is the same size as the front Eagle. 

Here is a picture of the height after installation

Rear lift.jpg