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Old 07-10-2010 | 11:00 AM
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I bought some true 2 inch spacers for my 97 XJ. What does it consist of when putting in spacers? Like exactly what do you do? I have an idea but want to see if i am correct. thanks
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Old 07-10-2010 | 11:39 AM
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Compress the spring, stick the spacer up top and decompress the spring on the spacer.
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New here and cant figure out how to create a new thread, only reply. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Old 07-10-2010 | 11:53 AM
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New here and cant figure out how to create a new thread, only reply. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Old 07-13-2010 | 12:43 PM
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Compress the spring, stick the spacer up top and decompress the spring on the spacer.
How would i go about compressing the spring?
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Old 07-13-2010 | 12:47 PM
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rent a spring compressor
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rent a spring compressor
Didn't know they had those, i will do that. Know of places that rent those?
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Didn't know they had those, i will do that. Know of places that rent those?
any good auto parts store rents them
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your local auto parts store....there not that expensive to buy either
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If you can't find one, Ive seen people use ratchet straps.
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If you can't find one, Ive seen people use ratchet straps.
wow that sounds dangerous.............
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Old 07-13-2010 | 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by xjoffroad
wow that sounds dangerous.............
Nah it's not too bad. I did my 3" coils that way. Also got the stockers that way.

Also to the op. Don't forget the spring retainer clip.
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I would stick with the coil spring compressor, but thats just me.
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I saw a post about a guy that disconnected the LCA or something and just dropped the axle. That seemed safest.
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Originally Posted by mikdre
Nah it's not too bad. I did my 3" coils that way. Also got the stockers that way.

Also to the op. Don't forget the spring retainer clip.
What do you mean dont forget the Spring Retainer clip?
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