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Originally Posted by mmccurdy
We're supposed to do ChopN's ball joints some time soonish -- I'm sure you could hop on the install party with shocks and springs since it's an easy job. I had offered to host that one, but so did a few others I think, so I'm not sure what the plan is. Here's that thread.
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JK Enthusiast
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Thanks for all the offers to help. I don't think I have the tools to get the job done at home (what would you need to do this anyway)
If it's ok with ChopN, I'll wait till his install and we can do them at the same time? Let me know what the "cost" is, we can go in together on it.
Pat
If it's ok with ChopN, I'll wait till his install and we can do them at the same time? Let me know what the "cost" is, we can go in together on it.
Pat
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That's easy!
First, they take your total net worth, then divide it by your monthly disposable income and then multiply it times 1 over the number of jeep wranglers you've owned in the past (adding back 3.14 for every one of them sold from that specific dealership) and then they return you a credit from the resulting number equal to the average cost to feed a human being chow mein and water three times a day. Or, about 86-114 dollars per hour...
First, they take your total net worth, then divide it by your monthly disposable income and then multiply it times 1 over the number of jeep wranglers you've owned in the past (adding back 3.14 for every one of them sold from that specific dealership) and then they return you a credit from the resulting number equal to the average cost to feed a human being chow mein and water three times a day. Or, about 86-114 dollars per hour...
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Originally Posted by patricks99
Thanks for all the offers to help. I don't think I have the tools to get the job done at home (what would you need to do this anyway)
If it's ok with ChopN, I'll wait till his install and we can do them at the same time? Let me know what the "cost" is, we can go in together on it.
Pat
If it's ok with ChopN, I'll wait till his install and we can do them at the same time? Let me know what the "cost" is, we can go in together on it.
Pat
JK Enthusiast
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Hey Patricks99, I'll give you a hand if still needed. Not that we can't handle it ourselves but I'll get a couple of other local guys to come by for you to meet. Shoot me a pm and we'll schedule it.
Question though...Will those springs really get you anything additional?
Question though...Will those springs really get you anything additional?
JK Enthusiast
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Holy crap, I was curious how much that would run. Cannot believe its that much. I planned on doing mine myself this weekend, I will let you know how it goes, if you don't beat me to the punch. =D
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JK Enthusiast
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Hey Patricks99, I'll give you a hand if still needed. Not that we can't handle it ourselves but I'll get a couple of other local guys to come by for you to meet. Shoot me a pm and we'll schedule it.
Question though...Will those springs really get you anything additional?
Question though...Will those springs really get you anything additional?
Pat
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I did it in a gravel driveway that isn't even all that level. I used the stock jack for most of the lifting (just wanted to find out if the jack was any good). Also used a small bottle jack. Jack stands are necessary along with an assortment of wood blocks. Tools were just the same wrenches I carry in the Jeep anyway. You do need 1/2" drive sockets to get this done.
If you are feeling less than confident, some help from someone who's done it would be great.
Sounds like the dealer estimated around 5 hours to do the job. That seems too long for a pro in shop with lifts. I did it alone the hard way in 6-7 hours with plenty of breaks and a few beers.
If you are feeling less than confident, some help from someone who's done it would be great.
Sounds like the dealer estimated around 5 hours to do the job. That seems too long for a pro in shop with lifts. I did it alone the hard way in 6-7 hours with plenty of breaks and a few beers.