What did you do to your Cherokee today?
03-06-2014, 06:11 PM
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03-06-2014, 06:28 PM
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03-06-2014, 06:35 PM
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Took one side apart to install s10 leaf packs....the write ups don't tell you how hard it actually is to drill through the leaf springs. Lol
I had to reinstall the lift blocks and stock leafs and now have the circle clamps keeping the leaf springs from moving since I cut the stock clips.
I had to reinstall the lift blocks and stock leafs and now have the circle clamps keeping the leaf springs from moving since I cut the stock clips.
03-06-2014, 06:57 PM
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Took one side apart to install s10 leaf packs....the write ups don't tell you how hard it actually is to drill through the leaf springs. Lol I had to reinstall the lift blocks and stock leafs and now have the circle clamps keeping the leaf springs from moving since I cut the stock clips.
03-06-2014, 07:02 PM
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Finally flared and installed the rest of my rear brake line after breaking it only to brake a bleeder screw when I went to bleed the brakes. FML. The original mission was to install new leaf packs almost two weeks ago... IT NEVER ENDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
03-06-2014, 07:02 PM
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I read that those don't work to well either. Worse part is I can't get that much weight on the leaf with it still attached either. I sprayed oil on the bit several times.
I'm going to buy some carbide bits or just take the leafs off and bring them to a suspension shop.
I may try the masonry bit. Did you do the same s10 bastard pack process? Tempered steel suuuucks. I spent 30 minutes drilling and got no where.
I'm going to buy some carbide bits or just take the leafs off and bring them to a suspension shop.
I may try the masonry bit. Did you do the same s10 bastard pack process? Tempered steel suuuucks. I spent 30 minutes drilling and got no where.
03-06-2014, 07:08 PM
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I read that those don't work to well either. Worse part is I can't get that much weight on the leaf with it still attached either. I sprayed oil on the bit several times. I'm going to buy some carbide bits or just take the leafs off and bring them to a suspension shop. I may try the masonry bit. Did you do the same s10 bastard pack process? Tempered steel suuuucks. I spent 30 minutes drilling and got no where.
03-06-2014, 07:10 PM
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I read that those don't work to well either. Worse part is I can't get that much weight on the leaf with it still attached either. I sprayed oil on the bit several times. I'm going to buy some carbide bits or just take the leafs off and bring them to a suspension shop. I may try the masonry bit. Did you do the same s10 bastard pack process? Tempered steel suuuucks. I spent 30 minutes drilling and got no where.
03-06-2014, 07:13 PM
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Also, use a drill press if you can, makes it easier for sure, and keep the rpms LOW, slow and steady wins the race. Get that bit spinning fast, and your going to overheat. Patience pays off here.
03-06-2014, 07:17 PM
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what you said. If you don't have a drill press put your drill on its lowest speed
03-06-2014, 07:27 PM
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I read that those don't work to well either. Worse part is I can't get that much weight on the leaf with it still attached either. I sprayed oil on the bit several times.
I'm going to buy some carbide bits or just take the leafs off and bring them to a suspension shop.
I may try the masonry bit. Did you do the same s10 bastard pack process? Tempered steel suuuucks. I spent 30 minutes drilling and got no where.
I'm going to buy some carbide bits or just take the leafs off and bring them to a suspension shop.
I may try the masonry bit. Did you do the same s10 bastard pack process? Tempered steel suuuucks. I spent 30 minutes drilling and got no where.
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03-06-2014, 08:26 PM
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Another option is leaf spring sliders. I have these and I am very happy with them.
http://liquidironindustries.com/XJ-J...f-Sliders.html
http://liquidironindustries.com/XJ-J...f-Sliders.html
03-06-2014, 08:27 PM
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Started it on the first crank. No more three turns before she runs.
Now I have to put it the rest of the way back together.
Now I have to put it the rest of the way back together.