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Old 12-06-2003, 01:39 PM   #1
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Question 4 door leaf springs on 2 door

before i start ripping shit up. is there ANYTHING i need to get besides the leaf springs from a four door to put on my 2 door. i just bought the four door ones and need to put them on.




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Old 12-06-2003, 01:43 PM   #2
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just lots of good tools, a cheater pipe and wd-40 or pb blaster




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Old 12-06-2003, 01:44 PM   #3
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if you wanted too you could always change your bushings while you are down there too




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Old 12-06-2003, 01:48 PM   #4
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what is this cheater pipe you speak of... is it the equivical of two friends willing to help ...serously i dont know what is.




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Old 12-06-2003, 01:51 PM   #5
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a cheater pipe can be made from a long metal pipe you put over the handle of you wrench to give you more leverage.




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