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Old 12-01-2013, 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by dr.zoidberg

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.
You can.... it will not be good for long. Save up.
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What is the least lift I could fit 32s or 33s with? I am leaning toward a Rubicon Express also not interested in trimming allot. Haven't really researched rims would also like suggestions on that. If i go with a 4.5 will a transfer case drop of 1" help with vibrations. 2001 XJ Sport
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Originally Posted by Texas Xtreme
What is the least lift I could fit 32s or 33s with? I am leaning toward a Rubicon Express also not interested in trimming allot. Haven't really researched rims would also like suggestions on that. If i go with a 4.5 will a transfer case drop of 1" help with vibrations. 2001 XJ Sport
I have a rubicon express 3.5" on 33s and to make it drivable all I had to trim was the front bumper end caps but it was still close. The actual fender trimming was easy though I was afraid to do it at first but it turned out pretty good
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My stock jeep needed a transfer case swap. I have plans to lift it and I installed a TC that already had an SYE in it that I got for cheap. Now I need to shim the rear axle before I can drive the jeep too much. Can I just quickly install them without installing new center pins and what not? Just quickly unbolt the u bolts, place the shims, rebolt? (It's cold as hell outside)

This would only be temporary. About 4 months and less than 4k miles.
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Getting a 3 inch zone lift. Looking to run 31's but maybe 33's. Only problem is I have a Dana 35 in the rear. Can I run 33's with that axle? And if not, how do I replace it with another?
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Originally Posted by a_shirey
My stock jeep needed a transfer case swap. I have plans to lift it and I installed a TC that already had an SYE in it that I got for cheap. Now I need to shim the rear axle before I can drive the jeep too much. Can I just quickly install them without installing new center pins and what not? Just quickly unbolt the u bolts, place the shims, rebolt? (It's cold as hell outside)

This would only be temporary. About 4 months and less than 4k miles.
Nah you'll need new center pins. There's a hole in the shim that should be identical to the hole in each leaf. The head of the center bolt should be larger, and therefore not fit in the hole. The results would be catastrophic if you just sandwhiched it in there.

Id be very unhappy if I were the guy behind you that gets a shim through the radiator/windshield/face.

Center pins are decently cheap. Most auto parts stores will have em.
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And don't forget new ubolts
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What kinda fender trimming am I looking at with the 3.5? I plan on different bumpers. Does it look stuffed on the 32s?
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Originally Posted by Texas Xtreme
What kinda fender trimming am I looking at with the 3.5? I plan on different bumpers. Does it look stuffed on the 32s?
Looking at minor trimming.
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Originally Posted by JerrytheJeep
Nah you'll need new center pins. There's a hole in the shim that should be identical to the hole in each leaf. The head of the center bolt should be larger, and therefore not fit in the hole. The results would be catastrophic if you just sandwhiched it in there. Id be very unhappy if I were the guy behind you that gets a shim through the radiator/windshield/face. Center pins are decently cheap. Most auto parts stores will have em.
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And don't forget new ubolts
Awh man. Lol. I was hoping for it to be quick and easy. Oh well.
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35x12.5x15s do fit with stock steel wheels. Just needed a 5/16 spacer in the rear and a lil bit of bump stopping.

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very happy with it. I still need to cut and fold the inner pinch seem in the front wheel well but it doesnt hit going down the road.

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Going to the drag strip now?
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Holy ****, you don't plan to actually drive down the road with those on there, do you?
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Those are probably more like 32s now....
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Hankook Dynapro MT's anyone? Need some feedback there.


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