use a screw driver and a hammer if youre talking about the top nut on the pump that connects to the tank.

for me, burned 1/8 tank of gas trying to find the latch im looking for for my tire carrier.

 

Nah just that locking cam ring thing. Just couldn't get a decent angle on it. Plus I can't concentrate with it being here in the parking lot at work people staring at me from their baclonies while I try to do this crap lol.

When I get it home I am going to try my gasket scraper. Has a nice wide "blade" on the end.

 

I modify my old grant to a new one. I think I like it.

 

Trust me on this. DO NOT use anything sharp. You will start to "cut" through the little tabs that still up for getting it to rotate and unlock.

Buy yourself a brass punch. The flat profile of it won't mess up the lock ring like a flat head screwdriver will. Also be careful and try to switch between hammering on two different tabs alternating every few hits. makes it easier to get out. The lock rings are super easy to bend and a royal PITA to get back in if they're not perfectly straight. a new one is like $7 or something at an autoparts store.

I know all this from the experience of having to take my pump assembly out on 5 different occasions over the past 9 months. BTW Air Cruiser, he has the older steel tank with the front mounted pump assembly. We don't have the nice fancy lock ring like you have...though I make be getting one sometime soon.

 

Strapped the mountain bike on top, told the wife I was going to get some exercise and ended up wheeling.

 

Yeah I tried buying a brass punch today.... the people at napa looked at me like I had 3 heads. I ended up with a steel one... not the greatest I know but with my limited mobility (on foot) that is the only place I could get to today. Someone suggested wrapping it in electrical tape to minimize chance of spark.

As for trying 2 different tabs, right now the way it is in there I can only manage to get an "ok" grip on one of them. Maybe when it actually starts breaking loose ill be able to get to more than one.

My neck still hurts from messing with it today lol.

 

Finished up on the lift on the Heep

 

I drove her to work, she has been so faithful to me after how horribly I treat her at times.......but I think she's happy with me right now because I'm building her a bumper, she's getting a new rear axle and any number of other reasons mostly related to me working on or spending money on her.

I looked at my front bumper and brainstormed. Repeated twice while at work. Can't wait to finish it.

NAPA OF ALL PLACES?! goodness what is the world coming to. I swear most people are getting stupider by the minute.l

Eh, I've used steel punches, screw drivers and even a bolt and didn't get close to having a spark, I think you'll be fine.

As far as getting to more than one, there are 3 so you should be able to at least get to two of them at any one time to smack on. Be prepared for awkward angles, it can be done. I've done it once on a trail, twice in two different parking lots and two other times at home. So be glad


....thats lifted? looks stock

 

yeah 3 inch rought country aal and 31's... im standing on a small hill looking down on the jeep if it helps...

 

LOL! thats why, the 31s make it look stock.

I have basically the same lift but OME packs in the rear.

And I've trimmed my fenders so I have about twice the fender gap you have. I need some 33s or something.

 

lol had me concerned for a min there becuase this was my first lift lmao im 6ft and i cant see over the roof compared to what it was stock...out of curiosity has any one seen the factory decal like mine on any others?

 

Can't say that Ive seen that particular decal....although my memory is pretty bad. lol.

 

ive only seen it on one other sport but thats it ive searched every where to find other but cant find any...

 

I think I've seen a picture of it once. Maybe on a newer "Cherokee Chief" ? Dunno, interesting though. I'd keep it around and in good condition as long as possible.

 

I did the 3" RC AAL and dont think I got a full 3". Didn't take a measurement before and after but I was not happy with it. The lift works fine and seems well built for a cheap lift. Ill be adding a 2" BB with adjustable track bars, transfer case drop and quick discos in the near future. PS any rub on the 31's with stock back spacing? mine rubs hard over with 265/70's a tiny bit smaller than your 31's.