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Old 11-29-2013, 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by lostbuckaroo

Ok 8"... then and what back spacing?
You said it already 3.75-4" is good.
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Originally Posted by DieselD

You said it already 3.75-4" is good.
^^^^this especially if youre gonna go larger in tire size.
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Need advice, gonna be installing a 4.5" lift full packs, track bar, quick discos, upper and lower cas, etc, dont have a big mechanics lift to use, gonna be using floor jacks and what not, whats the best way to go about this, safely?
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Originally Posted by 01Cherokee_Sport
Need advice, gonna be installing a 4.5" lift full packs, track bar, quick discos, upper and lower cas, etc, dont have a big mechanics lift to use, gonna be using floor jacks and what not, whats the best way to go about this, safely?
I always put my jackstands right behind the LCA mounts and right before the front leaf spring mount.

And I always keep my jack under the pumpkin just incase.
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also, probably gonna get some 33x12.50x15 km2s, what wheel size should i go with and backspacing? i currently have 31x10.50x15 on 15x8 soft 8s with 3.75 bs...
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Originally Posted by 01Cherokee_Sport
also, probably gonna get some 33x12.50x15 km2s, what wheel size should i go with and backspacing? i currently have 31x10.50x15 on 15x8 soft 8s with 3.75 bs...
Those wheels are fine...
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Originally Posted by mr white
Those wheels are fine...
alright sounds good.
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Originally Posted by wiggles
Stock is fine
Ok...thanks. another question...will I need a transfer case drop kit? I was unsure because like I mentioned...its just a small 2" lift
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Originally Posted by dr.zoidberg

Ok...thanks. another question...will I need a transfer case drop kit? I was unsure because like I mentioned...its just a small 2" lift
Wont know until you get the lift in. If you have vibes due to driveshaft angle then yes.
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Originally Posted by mr white
Wont know until you get the lift in. If you have vibes due to driveshaft angle then yes.
Ok...thank you. Its great to know I won't need a drop pitman arm.....and I'm sure if I need a transfer case drop kit I can fab something up. Thanks for the info. I'm new to 4wd and offroading....and trying to build on a very tight budget. This info will really help me
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Can I use a stock pitman arm on a three inch lift.....did some math and I may be able to squeek out enough cash for a rough county 3 inch lift.....if I dont need a pitman arm.....I figured lift...stabilizer....shock boots...shackle bushings and new brake lines.....I already have new leaf springs with new bushings
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Don't get shock boots.

You don't need one, I would recommend an adjustable track bar though.
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Originally Posted by 94XjSport94
Don't get shock boots.

You don't need one, I would recommend an adjustable track bar though.
Why shouldn't I get boots ?
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Originally Posted by dr.zoidberg
Why shouldn't I get boots ?
They hold debris in and will ruin shocks in no time
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Originally Posted by odgreen89on35s
They hold debris in and will ruin shocks in no time
Oh...ok. make sence. Could I get away without an adjustable track bar for a bit and leave the stock.....track bar is a couple hundred bucks extra....makes me worry I can't afford a lift anytime soon.


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