How long did your lift install take you?
12-06-2011, 07:19 PM
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Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L 6-cyl
Our jeep is a 1990 with 195k on it. We also live in PA so alot of salt on the roads in the winter.
12-06-2011, 07:44 PM
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Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 L6
only bolt i broke was the rear shock bolt LOL took me bout 5-6 hours iv done a few lifts before but this was my first jeep...iv done 3 jeeps since mine now
12-06-2011, 07:45 PM
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Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4L
it really goes as fast as you want it to. depending on your prep work and how motivated you are.
i was told it would take 4 hours to re and re my exhaust header.
i had it out in 25 minutes and back in, in 45 minutes.
i was told it would take 4 hours to re and re my exhaust header.
i had it out in 25 minutes and back in, in 45 minutes.
12-06-2011, 08:00 PM
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Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
About 6 hours, two broken upper rear shock bolts broke and I drilled and retapped them. Rear spring bolts fought me pretty hard coming out, but didn't break luckily. Granted this was at the shop with air and all the tools (And a helper for the last couple hours). I probably could have done it faster, but was'nt really in a hurry when I did it. I prefer to work slowly.
12-06-2011, 08:01 PM
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Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
My first one only took 3 minutes....
https://www.youtube.com/embed/iXUpDJbxJnE
things would have to be almost falling off by themselves to do it in 3 hours, IMO.
https://www.youtube.com/embed/iXUpDJbxJnE
things would have to be almost falling off by themselves to do it in 3 hours, IMO.
12-07-2011, 12:34 AM
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Depends if you know what you are doing. When I put my 4.5" lift on from rc the actual working part on it took about 6 hours. But kept taking brakes since was about 100 outside
12-07-2011, 12:41 AM
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Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L High Output OBDII
On my last XJ, from the time the wheels came off, to the time they went back on when done, about 6 & 1/2 months. Made it bit by bit.
On my other Jeeps, average half a day. My record for completely removing a front axle entirely is 1 hr 35 minutes, rear is just under an hour.
This Jeep took me zero minutes to lift, because it had one at purchase.
Hey, after this many, I deserve a gimme, I earned my wings.
On my other Jeeps, average half a day. My record for completely removing a front axle entirely is 1 hr 35 minutes, rear is just under an hour.
This Jeep took me zero minutes to lift, because it had one at purchase.
Hey, after this many, I deserve a gimme, I earned my wings.
12-07-2011, 02:03 AM
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Took me and a buddy about 6 hours to get everything off and about 3 hours to put everything back in including new ujoints in the front, bleed the brakes and do the diffs.
12-07-2011, 12:46 PM
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Sounds like most of you did the 4.5 inch. Mines the 3 inch. All there is to do is front springs and shocks. Sway bar drop brackets. Lower control arms. And rear add a leafs and rear shocks. I'm also throwing on a new steering stabilizer. Easy peasy.... I hope! I got a can of move it. For seized bolts. Wish me luck
12-07-2011, 12:50 PM
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Year: 1997
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Engine: 4.0, comp cam, 99 intake, apn header, neon injectors, Thunderbolt 2.5" High Flow Cat
Sounds like most of you did the 4.5 inch. Mines the 3 inch. All there is to do is front springs and shocks. Sway bar drop brackets. Lower control arms. And rear add a leafs and rear shocks. I'm also throwing on a new steering stabilizer. Easy peasy.... I hope! I got a can of move it. For seized bolts. Wish me luck
12-07-2011, 12:53 PM
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Year: 2000
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Engine: V6 4L
Like 2-3 weeks lolol had a lot of problems with broken bolts then not being able to find a replacement. Hardware stores in my area suck.