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Old 01-23-2013, 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

Yep. LII relocation brackets will give you 5/8".
Nah, 85degree shackle angle is fun. Bounces around n ****
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Originally Posted by my89xj

Nah, 85degree shackle angle is fun. Bounces around n ****
Creates more lift like that. So 1" longer shackles add a full inch. Lol.
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Nah, 85degree shackle angle is fun. Bounces around n ****
That's your fault for listening to me and Thomas

But really, your angle was bad anyway. Just not quite as bad since we raised it another 1/2".
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So would MJ shackles with rough country's 4.5 inch leads make the ride and angle much better? Seeing as their angle is complete ****..
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So would MJ shackles with rough country's 4.5 inch leads make the ride and angle much better? Seeing as their angle is complete ****..
RC don't ride easy. They also tend to make their leaf springs too short, which give you a bad angle. If you use an extended shackle along with those problems, you're only making the bad angle worse. Now if you invest in a set of Liquid Iron Industries shackle relocation brackets, all those problems go away, and you're left with a 5.5" lift. At that point, comfort level is determined by your shocks.

4.5" RC leaf
.5" MJ shackle (at 45° angle)
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Total: ~5.5"
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

That's your fault for listening to me and Thomas

But really, your angle was bad anyway. Just not quite as bad since we raised it another 1/2".
I'm at 5" in the rear, and it made the vibes go away! Go renix
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I'm at 5" in the rear, and it made the vibes go away! Go renix
You might wanna make sure your rear DS is still there lol
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

You might wanna make sure your rear DS is still there lol
It is
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
RC don't ride easy. They also tend to make their leaf springs too short, which give you a bad angle. If you use an extended shackle along with those problems, you're only making the bad angle worse. Now if you invest in a set of Liquid Iron Industries shackle relocation brackets, all those problems go away, and you're left with a 5.5" lift. At that point, comfort level is determined by your shocks.

4.5" RC leaf
.5" MJ shackle (at 45° angle)
5/8" LII built-in lift
Total: ~5.5"
Soo RC leafs, LII and MJ shackle or RE 3.5 leaf and 1 inch shackle?
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Originally Posted by ThatPurpleXJ
Soo RC leafs, LII and MJ shackle or RE 3.5 leaf and 1 inch shackle?
You're looking at different lift heights there. Determine tire size, then choose your lift height. Overall, I'd say a shakle lift would generally benefit from LII relocators. If you use Rough Country leaf springs, it's more likely to be an issue. Best bet is to lift your rig and see how it sits. If you have a bad shackle angle, get the LII relocators, and fix it. The 5/8" lift should be approximately offset by the change in the shackle angle.
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
^This. I think the next major change was the '99 model year? Got rid of the heater valve, if I recall correctly?

That may be completely wrong.

EDIT: Should be accurate now.

97 I think eliminated the heater valve.
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97 I think eliminated the heater valve.
You may be right. Thanks for commenting, by the way. Your Renix Tips thread is now the second bookmark for my Jeep info collection on the new laptop.
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

You might wanna make sure your rear DS is still there lol
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Originally Posted by theyammieguy

I agree, never understood why a man would want a sack hanging from his vehicle.
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Originally Posted by straightsixjeep
It would either in over 2k rpms in 4th gear or around 1500rpm in 5th when it happens. Im hoping its something simple. Bearing related within the ax15?
So it does it in both 4th and 5th? Likely not bearings in the tranny then
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