Replace & Upgrade - MJ Build
07-09-2013, 01:50 PM
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Year: 1994
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Engine: Inline 6 4.0L High Output
Sure, leaf springs are easy and simple. Offroad and on road coils have been proven to out perform. Look at all the newer jeeps that are solid axle.
07-09-2013, 02:00 PM
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Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
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Thanks, guys. As far as leafs, I'm not saying they're better. I'm just saying I prefer them because they're simple, and they can outperform the obstacles I'll be tackling. She won't be making any trips to Moab or even running Shoot the Moon at Rausch Creek. It'll be a DD until I get a DD, then a winter/Sunday driver, and mostly a mud runner.
SOA is around 4", by the way, so with OME springs, I'd have a nice ride with accommodation for 37s.
SOA is around 4", by the way, so with OME springs, I'd have a nice ride with accommodation for 37s.
07-09-2013, 02:03 PM
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The only problem I see if that he is missing the key for the locking lugs. It is a ***** with a capital B to get them off without destroying the wheel though it depends which style he has.... I have done 3 sets for friends and it always ends with all new wheel studs, lugs and wheels lol
07-09-2013, 02:09 PM
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The only problem I see if that he is missing the key for the locking lugs. It is a ***** with a capital B to get them off without destroying the wheel though it depends which style he has.... I have done 3 sets for friends and it always ends with all new wheel studs, lugs and wheels lol
07-09-2013, 02:12 PM
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Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
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The only problem I see if that he is missing the key for the locking lugs. It is a ***** with a capital B to get them off without destroying the wheel though it depends which style he has.... I have done 3 sets for friends and it always ends with all new wheel studs, lugs and wheels lol
07-09-2013, 02:16 PM
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07-09-2013, 02:19 PM
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BRILLIANT! except if you cut them with a torch you will be buying rotors and possibly spindles too, torch will go right through all that mess. As I said depending on the style... The tapered acorn style like most of us use are most easily taken off using craftsmans extractor set. Looks like a socket but has spiral teeth machined in them reverse cut. Bang them on with a maul and persuade the nuts off with an impact gun
07-09-2013, 02:26 PM
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BRILLIANT! except if you cut them with a torch you will be buying rotors and possibly spindles too, torch will go right through all that mess. As I said depending on the style... The tapered acorn style like most of us use are most easily taken off using craftsmans extractor set. Looks like a socket but has spiral teeth machined in them reverse cut. Bang them on with a maul and persuade the nuts off with an impact gun
07-10-2013, 04:49 PM
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Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
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Got a text today saying the lock lugs are off, and I offered him $4,250 for the YJ as it sits. The inspection would be nice, but I'm worried someone will show up with cash, and I don't wanna lose the Jeep over it.
