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big blazin sc · 10-03-2005, 10:09 PM

I am about to put a 3 inch rough country kit on my xj and i was wondering do i have to have a spring compressor to put it on. thanx

Beat95YJ · 10-03-2005, 10:18 PM

Not likely. Disconnect the shocks and swaybar. If that doesn't do it, disconnect the track bar and unlock the steering. Should work fine. Also if you push up on the other side it will often help the side you are working on droop out.

sw_mi_xj · 10-04-2005, 04:23 AM

you dont have to use a spring compressor , but it will make life easier .

when i did mine , i found that the lower arms limited the down travel of the
axle . even with the shocks removed .

that is if you still have the stock arms .

Mo · 10-12-2005, 08:37 PM

JohnnyJ · 10-12-2005, 09:36 PM

I once thought that spring compressors were needed because I listened to others on the intarweb, but then I figured out a pry bar and/or a fat guy standing on the axle works just fine.

I'm a fat guy, so there's always one available; and most people have a pry bar. If not, stop at the store and get a case a beer and start working on your belly so you don't need spring compressors.

Brandon · 10-13-2005, 08:19 AM

you can get a compressor for $10 or so from harbor freight. I used one and it came in real handy..

10-03-2005, 10:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
big blazin sc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Member # 38729 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 15	spring compressors I am about to put a 3 inch rough country kit on my xj and i was wondering do i have to have a spring compressor to put it on. thanx

10-03-2005, 10:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
Beat95YJ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Member # 22176 Location: Redondo Beach Posts: 8,745	Not likely. Disconnect the shocks and swaybar. If that doesn't do it, disconnect the track bar and unlock the steering. Should work fine. Also if you push up on the other side it will often help the side you are working on droop out. __________________ I can break a steel ball in a rubber room!

10-12-2005, 09:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
JohnnyJ Low Range Drifter Join Date: Nov 2001 Member # 7903 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 2,732	I once thought that spring compressors were needed because I listened to others on the intarweb, but then I figured out a pry bar and/or a fat guy standing on the axle works just fine. I'm a fat guy, so there's always one available; and most people have a pry bar. If not, stop at the store and get a case a beer and start working on your belly so you don't need spring compressors. __________________ DEAK Racing #715 TREC B / Ultra 4 Mod Class Rig Thanks to Drivetrain Specialists and PAC Racing Springs for your support

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Brandon Registered User Join Date: Mar 1975 Member # 6 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 13,666	you can get a compressor for $10 or so from harbor freight. I used one and it came in real handy.. __________________ This Space for rent!

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10-04-2005, 04:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
sw_mi_xj Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Member # 32823 Location: lower west side Posts: 119	you dont have to use a spring compressor , but it will make life easier . when i did mine , i found that the lower arms limited the down travel of the axle . even with the shocks removed . that is if you still have the stock arms .

10-12-2005, 08:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mo Everyday is Tuesday. Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 47 Location: Lizzy, CO Posts: 15,650