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11-15-2013, 08:58 AM
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I'm putting Bilsteins on my XJ...shock boots or no shock boots?
I'm usually of the opinion that boots are stupid, but that's with bikes that I can clean often. I did already cut one off, but I can put it back on...
I'm usually of the opinion that boots are stupid, but that's with bikes that I can clean often. I did already cut one off, but I can put it back on...
11-15-2013, 09:23 AM
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Sounds good to me. I figured as much. They used to come stock on every mountain bike around, until people realized they were stupid and left dirt on the seals & ruined the anodization.
11-15-2013, 12:06 PM
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Cool glad the consensus is no boots I didnt put any on when I lifted my xj and regretted it at first but now I don't, I helped a friend put bilstein shocks on his taco the shocks ride really well on the road I cant speak for off road because he hasnt hit the trails yet
11-15-2013, 01:11 PM
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Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
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Lifted 3" this past weekend and now I have a vibration when accellerating and a slight clunking sound when slowly rolling from the rear. Obviously this is a U joint... could it be a bad joint, not tight enough U bolts, longer driveshaft such as one from the front, or do i really need a TC drop or shims?
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Thanks!
11-15-2013, 01:45 PM
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Year: 1999
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Lifted 3" this past weekend and now I have a vibration when accellerating and a slight clunking sound when slowly rolling from the rear. Obviously this is a U joint... could it be a bad joint, not tight enough U bolts, longer driveshaft such as one from the front, or do i really need a TC drop or shims? Thanks!
11-15-2013, 02:14 PM
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11-15-2013, 02:19 PM
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Personally, I hate how far the yoke sticks out the back of the t-case on a late model so I have to suggest a SYE.
I have a 3" lift on mine and I installed a RR SYE. Works great!
and don't say you can't afford it... I see the cars in the garage.
11-15-2013, 02:28 PM
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lol... well I did the 3" to avoid the SYE. If I knew I had to do a SYE I would have went at least 4.5... oh well... what TC do I have?
11-15-2013, 02:38 PM
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11-15-2013, 02:53 PM
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i keep seeing alot of people saying not to use blocks on the forum. my question is why not? i want to add like maybe an inch block just to help gain a little height for my 33s i can make them in my ag class so its free for me rather than buying new springs or something
11-15-2013, 03:13 PM
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i keep seeing alot of people saying not to use blocks on the forum. my question is why not? i want to add like maybe an inch block just to help gain a little height for my 33s i can make them in my ag class so its free for me rather than buying new springs or something
