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05-20-2013, 06:07 PM
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At 4.5" you definitely need an adjustable trac bar. Also, go to the parts store and ask for 95 wrangler soft brake lines. They are around 3-4" longer than stock longer than stock
05-20-2013, 06:15 PM
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I just made a bastard pack using stock XJ leafs. I used the main with eyes cut off and the next longest leaf. I got rid of the 1" block and now I'm sitting level. The problem is now the ride comfort. It's really bouncy. I'm not sure if its rough because where I cut the eyes off or the fact that my shock now only has about 1/2" down travel. Where should I start in your opinions? A few pics attached.
05-20-2013, 06:21 PM
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I just made a bastard pack using stock XJ leafs. I used the main with eyes cut off and the next longest leaf. I got rid of the 1" block and now I'm sitting level. The problem is now the ride comfort. It's really bouncy. I'm not sure if its rough because where I cut the eyes off or the fact that my shock now only has about 1/2" down travel. Where should I start in your opinions? A few pics attached.
05-20-2013, 06:28 PM
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05-20-2013, 06:29 PM
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I just made a bastard pack using stock XJ leafs. I used the main with eyes cut off and the next longest leaf. I got rid of the 1" block and now I'm sitting level. The problem is now the ride comfort. It's really bouncy. I'm not sure if its rough because where I cut the eyes off or the fact that my shock now only has about 1/2" down travel. Where should I start in your opinions? A few pics attached.
Thanks.
05-20-2013, 06:39 PM
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05-20-2013, 06:42 PM
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05-20-2013, 06:46 PM
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Sweet. I'm just looking into as a temp on my DD until I get an OME kit, but if I get it riding nicely without OME leafs then I'm a roll with that. XJ bastard pack, shackle relocation things and a stock or 1" shackle. I'm aiming for no more than 3". We'll see still got a lot to do before that.
05-20-2013, 08:15 PM
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I have a problem with my front shock busting out the bushing at the bottom of the shock. I bought the XJ and it had a pro comp 3 inch lift replaced the front shock with Rough County and still have the issue.
05-20-2013, 08:23 PM
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05-20-2013, 10:31 PM
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Year: 1993
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looking to replace my beautiful sagged out stock leafs and 3" blocks with a 3"-3.5" leaf pack. (not level anyway, i think im 1/2" lower in the rear so preferrably 3.5 leafs)... still on stock shackles too of course.. wondering if i need reloaction bracket or not.. i guess with minimal lift gains..
whati'm getting at is i finally set aside some money to finish the jeep that i lifted for $100 lol, so any suggestions on getting rid of the bs in the rear and getting the 3.5 with new leaf packs i need?
side note: im picking up a double shear track bar from iro, but their 3.5 packs are 3 hundred something.. just figured i can find a better price than that
whati'm getting at is i finally set aside some money to finish the jeep that i lifted for $100 lol, so any suggestions on getting rid of the bs in the rear and getting the 3.5 with new leaf packs i need?
side note: im picking up a double shear track bar from iro, but their 3.5 packs are 3 hundred something.. just figured i can find a better price than that
05-20-2013, 11:18 PM
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I am now in the market for an entry level lift kit. So far I have it narrowed down to the (Zone XJ 4.5 inch add a leaf )or the (Rough Country 4.5 inch add a leaf).
I was wondering which one is the better choice or the one that is more reliable/better built.
Any help or suggestions would be great, thanks
I was wondering which one is the better choice or the one that is more reliable/better built.
Any help or suggestions would be great, thanks
05-21-2013, 05:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Slim357
Neither go with full packs aal suck a$$
05-21-2013, 07:25 AM
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05-21-2013, 11:57 AM
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I've done a little searching and was unable to find an answer so i'm asking here. if i wan't to run a 31x10.5 what should my back spacing be on the wheels, if any, or should i use spacers and if so how much would i need? i'm thinking of running grabber at2's in a 31x10.5x15. i'm trying to stick with an 8 to 8.5 inch wide wheel to keep cost and weight down a little.