Staying 100% stock
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Tbone,Thought I should let you know that the Dune series have been discontinued. Doesn't mean they're still not available and at a reduced price. If you buy from Morris 4x4 they'll give you a discount on certain items if you mention your a member here.
Did you use the OEM isolators plus 3/4" spacers up front?
Did you use the OEM isolators plus 3/4" spacers up front?
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Teraflex 3/4" spacers only up front. I'm at 19" from center hub to flare in front, which should be exactly 1.5" over 17.5" stock. I haven't had any issues without the stock isolators.
Thanks for the heads-up on the Black Rocks! It looks like Summit still has them as well, but I'm actually considering the Type 8s in the same size anyway. I like the matte finish BR uses.
Thanks for the heads-up on the Black Rocks! It looks like Summit still has them as well, but I'm actually considering the Type 8s in the same size anyway. I like the matte finish BR uses.
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THANKS. That'll save me about $20.
Morris has a good price on the wheels your considering. Like $54 each.
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Morris has a good price on the wheels your considering. Like $54 each.
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Mine is stock as well. I have Crown rear springs (you can find them on Amazon). They raised the rear up a bit, probably an inch or so over stock. I also have Monroe Severe Service shocks which ride pretty good.
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This page explains it much better than I can: https://www.torqmasters.com/how_it_works
There are several brands of these lockers, and I have no reservations about recommending the Aussie.
There are several brands of these lockers, and I have no reservations about recommending the Aussie.
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This page explains it much better than I can: https://www.torqmasters.com/how_it_works
There are several brands of these lockers, and I have no reservations about recommending the Aussie.
There are several brands of these lockers, and I have no reservations about recommending the Aussie.
Although I can see it in use in my mind for the snow.
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It's great for any off-roader or combination daily driver/off-roader. There's really no use for it in a dedicated daily driver, IMO.
You've probably figured out by now that most of the regulars around here have off-roading on the brain.
You've probably figured out by now that most of the regulars around here have off-roading on the brain.
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This prevents that from happening and is just as important in a daily driver road car as it is for off roading. The "angle" thing is the problem, almost every car will get hung up in this situation. Every 4X4 should come out with rear traction limited slip or lockers from the factory, so just think of it as something they forgot to install but should have.
I'm putting one in my road jeep because I have already got stuck a couple times like this and now realize it is a necessity for any car.
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In the past I've never considered one. But then this XJ is the first 4x4 I've owned that doesn't have a limited slip rear. So far so good but I'd feel better with one.
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Thanks! The info is in my sig:
Moog CC782 variable-rate coils with 3/4" spacer (no spring isolator)
Crown HD leaf springs
I really like this combination. The coils are comfortable on the road and flex well off-road, and the Crown HD leafs do a much better job of load handling than the OEM springs.
Moog CC782 variable-rate coils with 3/4" spacer (no spring isolator)
Crown HD leaf springs
I really like this combination. The coils are comfortable on the road and flex well off-road, and the Crown HD leafs do a much better job of load handling than the OEM springs.
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A while back on this forum one of the members stated "why just replace when you can upgrade." That is sort of the rule I follow with my Jeep. When I replace a part, I try to find an upgrade that will improve the Jeep, not just find the cheapest replacement part.
Just a view from the peanut gallery...
Just a view from the peanut gallery...
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Well said.
I said something similar in a thread a few days ago, "think improve, not preserve". Jeep did a great job with the XJ, but there are many opportunities to improve on worn-out parts that don't break the bank.
I said something similar in a thread a few days ago, "think improve, not preserve". Jeep did a great job with the XJ, but there are many opportunities to improve on worn-out parts that don't break the bank.
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