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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 11:40 AM
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Can anyone tell me if I will need a spring compressor to install new coils on both fron and rear. I have a 2.5 lift, but an not sure if the springs will go in place without compressing them?
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 11:45 AM
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No you wont, disconect your sway bar and your shocks and your axle will droop more than enough to install 2.5" springs. Just be careful with your abs and brake lines.
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by hohokom
Can anyone tell me if I will need a spring compressor to install new coils on both fron and rear. I have a 2.5 lift, but an not sure if the springs will go in place without compressing them?
No. You will not.
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 11:58 AM
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Thanks again for your help. Sorry to be such a PITA but I am going to do this on Saturday and want to be ready for anything that might come up.
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 01:34 PM
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You will also want to take the bolt out that holds the brake lines to the frame on the rear only. It is just a bolt on each side behind the rear of the back tire. You need a 10mm socket to fit it.
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 01:55 PM
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You don't need it, but it would make installing the front passenger sider easier since it gets a bit crowded over there with the track bar, and the steering stabalizer.
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Littlejon
You don't need it, but it would make installing the front passenger sider easier since it gets a bit crowded over there with the track bar, and the steering stabalizer.
X2 on this comment.
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X3, spring compressors will make it go faster on the frt, your stock rears will just fall out and new ones go right in. Borrow some from a local auto parts or rent them. I bought a set myself. 6 ton jack stands make life alot easier also.
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by 09rubicon
No you wont, disconect your sway bar and your shocks and your axle will droop more than enough to install 2.5" springs. Just be careful with your abs and brake lines.
Don't forget the parking brake cable loop wire, directly above the rear axle. (2 - 10 mm nuts, remove with deep well socket)
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