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There are a ton of complaints and threads about those leaf packs being too short and giving a terrible shackle angle.
Mine were to short...I got iro lift shackles 1.5 inch lift at first adjustment....made em perfect...think they r designed for shackles...makes for more tire clearance n back for loads such as tools....worked awsome @ first it looked to high but settled perfect
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Originally Posted by dirt_biker_guy
I recently bought some 4.5in rough country leaf packs for my 01xj. But they look to be shorter than my stock springs. Anyone else have any experience with installing these? Will they work or did I get the wrong leaf packs? Thanks in advance...
Get iro shackles....without will ride rough n shackles will hit underneath
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Get iro shackles....without will ride rough n shackles will hit underneath
I'll check them out. Heard they make a huge difference!
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I'd look at getting relocation boxes. There is a company in the vendor section that sells no lift boxes.
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Gonna at least need spacers...little wide for stock...probly won't wear good
What wheels should I use? Was gonna run them on stock steelies for a while until I can get new wheels. How bad will it be with out spacers?
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I'd look at getting relocation boxes. There is a company in the vendor section that sells no lift boxes.
Ya leadfoot sells them
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Originally Posted by Slim357

What wheels should I use? Was gonna run them on stock steelies for a while until I can get new wheels. How bad will it be with out spacers?
I've got 15x8 with 3.75 backspacing 32s 4.5 lift with iro adjustable shackles such adds another inch on back....perfect for 32s....they also have stock size...think both r called boomerang shackles
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What wheels should I use? Was gonna run them on stock steelies for a while until I can get new wheels. How bad will it be with out spacers?
Front control arm rub tires when turn....for 36s probly no way....
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Does anyone know if the adjustable control arms from a RC 6.5 " lift will work at 4.5"? My uncle and I are replacing his with a long arm kit so im snagging the short arms to build mine up.
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What wheels do I need to run 36x12.50x15 TSLs? Can I just use the stock wheels or would there be to much rubbing? I plan on cutting my fenders like mattphilips98 here on the forum just because I like how beasty it looks and we would be the only two XJs in town with that cut.
Even with the fender cuts they will rub on the lower control arms up front and they will be VERY close to the leaf springs in the rear.
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Even with the fender cuts they will rub on the lower control arms up front and they will be VERY close to the leaf springs in the rear.
Dang was worried about that and my bad they are 13.50 wide
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Originally Posted by Slim357

Dang was worried about that and my bad they are 13.50 wide
No chance in hell with stock wheels. Lol. Even with spacers I think the wheel is too narrow for a 13.50
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Originally Posted by ktmriderxjdriver
Does anyone know if the adjustable control arms from a RC 6.5 " lift will work at 4.5"? My uncle and I are replacing his with a long arm kit so im snagging the short arms to build mine up.
They're adjustable, so I'd imagine so.
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Originally Posted by Slim357
Dang was worried about that and my bad they are 13.50 wide
I wouldn't even bother with spacers. I bought 5 soft 8 style wheels 8" wide with a 3.75" backspace from Jeg's for about $250 delivered. A decent set of spacers will cost you $150 and you'll still be looking for wheels...
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No chance in hell with stock wheels. Lol. Even with spacers I think the wheel is too narrow for a 13.50
Damn guess im looking for wheels then
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