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Old 04-02-2014, 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by bhennessee1
its wise to stick to a 15 inch wheel, tires get more expensive as you go up in rim size. Like a **** ton more expensive
This and i feel ride quality goes down from the lack of rubber. Jks have 31s stock iirc when they do 17s. You'd, OP, would look hood rich
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I went from 3" to 4.5 the other day and noticed death wobble. Replace the tre on the track bar and still got it. Got an alignment and still have it. Im wondering if switching to a double shear heim/bushing style adj track bar will do the trick. Castor angle and pinion angle are perfect, 1 ton steering is all new, i have the rc 7572 adj track bar and i have a feeling the tre style joint just allows too much movement. Any help would be appreciated!
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Originally Posted by ktmriderxjdriver
I went from 3" to 4.5 the other day and noticed death wobble. Replace the tre on the track bar and still got it. Got an alignment and still have it. Im wondering if switching to a double shear heim/bushing style adj track bar will do the trick. Castor angle and pinion angle are perfect, 1 ton steering is all new, i have the rc 7572 adj track bar and i have a feeling the tre style joint just allows too much movement. Any help would be appreciated!
You need a new stabilizer, duhhhhhhh, jk. Did you put on a lift and check balljoints etc
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People always seems to be on the fence with RC.. How much thread is left to adjust? I'm on app so limited info- how big are your tarz?
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Originally Posted by VTJeep
People always seems to be on the fence with RC.. How much thread is left to adjust? I'm on app so limited info- how big are your tarz?
Ball joints and wheel bearings were brand new installed with lift. Timken bearings and alloy usa bjoints. Tires are only 235/75/15 cuz its winter. And about an inch left
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If i would mount 33inch tires, would i need to change anything to drivetrain??

Im not worried about a speedometer thats off, tyre clearance or suspension.

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Hello. If i would mount 33inch tires, would i need to change anything to drivetrain?? Im not worried about a speedometer thats off, tyre clearance or suspension. Friendly regards, Ryan
On stock gearing you're gas mileage will tank and you'll lose some power. Regearing is always recommended but I don't think there's any "mandatory" changes to drivetrain
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I have an 88 Cherokee Pioneer. i want to put a 3 to 3.5 do it yourself lift. I know what to do to make the rear springs. What can I do for the front coils on the cheep?
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Originally Posted by blacksmith1770
I have an 88 Cherokee Pioneer. i want to put a 3 to 3.5 do it yourself lift. I know what to do to make the rear springs. What can I do for the front coils on the cheep?
Coils are cheap like 100-150for the pair
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Doing a 3" lift next week, I already have rear springs and front coils for the lift along with a set of 2-4" lift shocks. Is there anything else I absolutely need for the lift? It's more of a daily driver than an offroad toy, but I do go out on trails every now and then.

Also, best way to get those coils in?
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Originally Posted by Koda6966
Doing a 3" lift next week, I already have rear springs and front coils for the lift along with a set of 2-4" lift shocks. Is there anything else I absolutely need for the lift? It's more of a daily driver than an offroad toy, but I do go out on trails every now and then.

Also, best way to get those coils in?
Brake lines may be a problem. Also:

You're gonna need a trackbar soon, but you'll be okay with the stock one in the meantime. I recommend the double shear track bar from Iron Rock Offroad. It would also benefit you to get replacement Lower Control Arms, but you don't need them at 3".
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Got a question guys, I have a 98 XJ Limited with roughly 5-5.5" lift. Its made up of a 2" BB from Teraflex(shackle and spacer) and I believe RE 3.5" coil and lower control arms and Rustys AAL... I just upgraded to long travel Fox 2.0 shocks and want to get new coils/leafs and then a LA kit, I plan on staying around the 5" mark.
My question is between BDS and RE which do you guys think is the better of the two?
I will soon have a winch bumper and winch and also a rear tire carrier, my rig is more of an Expedition/overland setup then it is a rock rig. Thanks
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Originally Posted by Vonguido
Got a question guys, I have a 98 XJ Limited with roughly 5-5.5" lift. Its made up of a 2" BB from Teraflex(shackle and spacer) and I believe RE 3.5" coil and lower control arms and Rustys AAL... I just upgraded to long travel Fox 2.0 shocks and want to get new coils/leafs and then a LA kit, I plan on staying around the 5" mark.
My question is between BDS and RE which do you guys think is the better of the two?
I will soon have a winch bumper and winch and also a rear tire carrier, my rig is more of an Expedition/overland setup then it is a rock rig. Thanks
I have loved anything Rubicon express. I've personally never owned BDS but I believe it is higher up the quality ladder.
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I would go with RE. While BDS is a higher rated company, I've heard from several sources that they don't like to honor their bold warranty.
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im looking to do a 3.5" RE lift on my xj but im not sure on which lift to get, super ride or super flex? whats the difference in performance or do they have different purposes?


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