How much lift?
02-08-2015, 09:36 PM
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[QUOTE=unidentifiedbomb;3030988]For the rear we new it's some sort of AAL and block lift and stock shackles, I would say 2" block and 3" AAL based on the pictures
Yeah I know that now. What axle is better the Dana 35 or Chrysler 8.25?
Yeah I know that now. What axle is better the Dana 35 or Chrysler 8.25?
02-08-2015, 10:38 PM
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8.25, but you might have the 27 or 29 spline version depending on when in '96 your jeep was made. A 27 spline is a hair stronger than the D35 due to the bigger tubes, but a 29 spline version which was from the late '96+ models are on par with the D44. If you don't plan on running anything bigger than 33s you should be fine with even the 27 spline, but I would look for a different axle if you are looking to go 35+, either the 29 spline 8.25, D44, Ford 8.8, if you have the 27 spline version.
02-09-2015, 07:38 AM
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8.25, but you might have the 27 or 29 spline version depending on when in '96 your jeep was made. A 27 spline is a hair stronger than the D35 due to the bigger tubes, but a 29 spline version which was from the late '96+ models are on par with the D44. If you don't plan on running anything bigger than 33s you should be fine with even the 27 spline, but I would look for a different axle if you are looking to go 35+, either the 29 spline 8.25, D44, Ford 8.8, if you have the 27 spline version.
02-09-2015, 08:36 AM
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Bomb has got you 100% on the right track with your rear end setup. 4.5" leafs, extended shackles, and hd off-road shackle brackets.
When I was looking for leafs they were all pretty far out of my price range so I made a bastard pack with s10 springs. Super easy and rides great with the proper shackle angle.
If I could do it again I would change a couple things: All said and done my leafs netted me about 3.5" of lift, then my shackle and no lift shackle brackets got me to about 6". I wish I had used a shorter shackle (still longer than stock) and the relocation brackets that give about an inch of lift.
When I was looking for leafs they were all pretty far out of my price range so I made a bastard pack with s10 springs. Super easy and rides great with the proper shackle angle.
If I could do it again I would change a couple things: All said and done my leafs netted me about 3.5" of lift, then my shackle and no lift shackle brackets got me to about 6". I wish I had used a shorter shackle (still longer than stock) and the relocation brackets that give about an inch of lift.
02-09-2015, 09:52 AM
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Bomb has got you 100% on the right track with your rear end setup. 4.5" leafs, extended shackles, and hd off-road shackle brackets. When I was looking for leafs they were all pretty far out of my price range so I made a bastard pack with s10 springs. Super easy and rides great with the proper shackle angle. If I could do it again I would change a couple things: All said and done my leafs netted me about 3.5" of lift, then my shackle and no lift shackle brackets got me to about 6". I wish I had used a shorter shackle (still longer than stock) and the relocation brackets that give about an inch of lift.
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02-10-2015, 08:03 PM
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02-11-2015, 07:34 AM
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Yeah I have watched them. I watch most of them. The bastard pack he makes is 3.5 I need 4.5. Of could I just do 3.5 and get 1-2 inch shackles?
02-11-2015, 08:16 AM
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It's kinda a crap shoot with how much lift you'll end up with. Trial and error really. I got lucky with mine and ended up with the exact amount of lift I wanted on the first go.
02-11-2015, 01:52 PM
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