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05-25-2014, 01:17 PM
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05-25-2014, 03:41 PM
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Looking into the Rubicon Express 3.5" Super-Ride lift as my first lift. I have a couple of newbie questions though. I saw to kit listed on SummitRacing (link below) and I noticed one major difference between this and a comparable RoughCountry kit: The RE doesn't come with new front shocks... Are those something I should replace while I already have the springs out, or will the stock ones be fine? If so, what shocks do you guys recommend? One more question: Will I need to do anything to my brake lines? (Dana 30 & Chrysler 8.25 on a '97 country)
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f46/pr...tensive-50700/
05-25-2014, 07:58 PM
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I have this same lift, with RE adjustable track bar and RE monotube shocks. I love it. It has a super smooth ride. If you aren't investing in a sye setup, you may want to order the tc drop kit ($25ish). Some need it, some don't. I needed it. Still saving to do the sye and ds mods. My lift sat at close to 5" till it finally settled around 6-8 months. Currently sits just over 4" front and back. Good luck with your install if you're doing it yourself. Here's one of my favorite lift install threads. Great read...
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f46/pr...tensive-50700/
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f46/pr...tensive-50700/
05-25-2014, 08:13 PM
pony-up for a better shock, you'll be oh so glad you did.
RE says you can redrill your axle-side trackbar bount and use the OEM trackbar. I don't care for this option myself. I'd recommend an adjustable trackbar.
SYE:
https://www.google.com/search?q=why+...x-a&channel=sb
RE says you can redrill your axle-side trackbar bount and use the OEM trackbar. I don't care for this option myself. I'd recommend an adjustable trackbar.
SYE:
https://www.google.com/search?q=why+...x-a&channel=sb
05-25-2014, 08:24 PM
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05-25-2014, 08:27 PM
Good question. Click on the following link and watch the video at the top of the page.
http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...hock-Absorbers
http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...hock-Absorbers
05-25-2014, 09:16 PM
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Any have blade wheels in flat black on XJ ?
This made in USA Cragar Windows in 15x10 with 4bs for 33x12.5x15 MTs
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Some made in USA Black Rocks ?
Black Rock Series 942 Type D Steel Wheel in Matte Black
For Jeep® Vehicles with 5x4.5 Bolt Pattern
4.5BS 15x10
http://www.quadratec.com/products/92613_03XX_B_PG.htm
05-25-2014, 09:20 PM
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Show your blade & D & 8 wheels flat Black Rock
Upgrading my stock wheels to wider to fit 33x12.5x15
need help with backspacing on these 15x10
Black Rock Series 997 Type 8 Steel Wheel in Matte Black for Jeep® Vehicles with 5x4.5 Bolt Pattern
This made in USA Cragar Windows in 15x10 with 4bs for 33x12.5x15 MTs
Some made in USA Black Rocks look interesting
Black Rock Series 942 Type D Steel Wheel in Matte Black
For Jeep® Vehicles with 5x4.5 Bolt Pattern
4.5BS 15x10
15x10 4bs
http://www.quadratec.com/products/92613_03XX_B_PG.htm
I Don't plan to air-down therfore 10" wide is worth the extra $8ea, they all look nice so i can't go wrong, the Black Rock 15x10 with 4.5bs should fit w/o spacer right ? Most guys run 4" on 15x8 or 15x10,
options are 3.75, 4.00, 4.50
So which BS would you guys run on 5.5" lifted XJ ?
need help with backspacing on these 15x10
Black Rock Series 997 Type 8 Steel Wheel in Matte Black for Jeep® Vehicles with 5x4.5 Bolt Pattern
This made in USA Cragar Windows in 15x10 with 4bs for 33x12.5x15 MTs
Some made in USA Black Rocks look interesting
Black Rock Series 942 Type D Steel Wheel in Matte Black
For Jeep® Vehicles with 5x4.5 Bolt Pattern
4.5BS 15x10
http://www.quadratec.com/products/92613_03XX_B_PG.htm
I Don't plan to air-down therfore 10" wide is worth the extra $8ea, they all look nice so i can't go wrong, the Black Rock 15x10 with 4.5bs should fit w/o spacer right ? Most guys run 4" on 15x8 or 15x10,
options are 3.75, 4.00, 4.50
So which BS would you guys run on 5.5" lifted XJ ?
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05-25-2014, 09:27 PM
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If you're not airing down, wheel width shouldnt matter. Just pick whatever you want. Alloy wheels weigh less and look good on mallcrawlers 
05-25-2014, 10:09 PM
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I agree, have alloy beadlocks on TJ with budget lift
looks like my MY04 TJ X 4.0L manual driveshaft making the "angry sparrow" chirp and clank in low gear takeoff. Needs, Sye, Rear shaft, U bolt kit. Should it change the gears & put a locker in or do it later ?
I like the deep dish look of the 15x10 flat D Black Rock vs the shallow D Cragar & ProComp but the pic may just be a 15x7 so it's confusing.
I like the deep dish look of the 15x10 flat D Black Rock vs the shallow D Cragar & ProComp but the pic may just be a 15x7 so it's confusing.
05-25-2014, 10:15 PM
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to fit 33s on these 15x10's will need at least 5" lift
Ebay DIY CUSTOM LIFT KIT 5.5 fRONT 6.0 REAR:
Set 4 SkyNitro 4-6" shocks 150 MAY 31 rebate $35
rear 4" leafs 200
front 5.5" coils 160
2" rear Shackles 30
2" front spacers 30
6" brake lines rubber 30
Belly:
2 LCA 130
Trackbar adj 140
4" Zone Drop Case 47
or a cheap $200 RC 3" AAL kit with 3" front spacers 3" puck stops, rear 2" shackles and 1" block spacer for even 6", then bushwackers after the LCA upgrades
Set 4 SkyNitro 4-6" shocks 150 MAY 31 rebate $35
rear 4" leafs 200
front 5.5" coils 160
2" rear Shackles 30
2" front spacers 30
6" brake lines rubber 30
Belly:
2 LCA 130
Trackbar adj 140
4" Zone Drop Case 47
or a cheap $200 RC 3" AAL kit with 3" front spacers 3" puck stops, rear 2" shackles and 1" block spacer for even 6", then bushwackers after the LCA upgrades
05-25-2014, 10:17 PM
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Ebay DIY CUSTOM LIFT KIT 5.5 fRONT 6.0 REAR: Set 4 SkyNitro 4-6" shocks 150 MAY 31 rebate $35 rear 4" leafs 200 front 5.5" coils 160 2" rear Shackles 30 2" front spacers 30 6" brake lines rubber 30 Belly: 2 LCA 130 Trackbar adj 140 4" Zone Drop Case 47 or a cheap $200 RC 3" AAL kit with 3" front spacers 3" puck stops, rear 2" shackles and 1" block spacer for even 6", then bushwackers after the LCA upgrades
05-25-2014, 10:26 PM
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