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08-03-2014, 09:28 AM
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I just lifted my xj 6.5 inches with an SYE and tom woods drive shaft after getting it aligned twice it still had an insane wobble at about 35. Removed the front drive shaft and that stopped the wobble. It then sat for a couple of days and went to drive it again today still with no front drive shaft in and it was wobbling like crazy again at 35.. can someone point me in the right direction here
08-03-2014, 09:32 AM
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I currently have a three inch rc lift and want to make my way to a long arm kit. I plan on leaving the back alone since the back sits higher than the front. I play on buying 4.5 inch coils and an adjustable trac bar. I've seen both positive reviews of rough country's long arm upgrade. So far I like my rc lift just okay. Am I missing anything to do the upgrade and could anyone give me a suggestion for another long arm upgrade kit at 4.5 inches?
08-03-2014, 11:18 AM
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Just ordered a rough country 3 inch lift. Comes with coils, shackles, shocks and add a leaf. What's a good track bar for this kit? Also it's there anything else i should get? I'm going to go with long arms down the road but i don't go wheeling just want look good and be able to fit 33's (with a little bit of fender trimming of course). Thanks
08-03-2014, 11:22 AM
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08-03-2014, 11:38 AM
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08-03-2014, 05:41 PM
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Just ordered a rough country 3 inch lift. Comes with coils, shackles, shocks and add a leaf. What's a good track bar for this kit? Also it's there anything else i should get? I'm going to go with long arms down the road but i don't go wheeling just want look good and be able to fit 33's (with a little bit of fender trimming of course). Thanks
08-03-2014, 07:42 PM
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So im trying to decide (now that I finally have a job and can replace my horribly sagging, snapped, rusty, downright awful suspension...)
2.25-2.5 inches (coil spacers, new leaf packs, shocks)
Or 3 inch...
I guess at 3 inches I'd have to do track bar and lca stuff, but how much MORE is involved doing 3 inches than 2-2.5?
For instance, does the difference between a 2-2.5 inch to a 3 inch really mean the difference between a new track bar and no new track bar, between driveline vibes or no driveline vibes?
Is the difference between. A 2-2.5 inch or a 3 inch, after all is said and done, really a difference of about $400?!
2.25-2.5 inches (coil spacers, new leaf packs, shocks)
Or 3 inch...
I guess at 3 inches I'd have to do track bar and lca stuff, but how much MORE is involved doing 3 inches than 2-2.5?
For instance, does the difference between a 2-2.5 inch to a 3 inch really mean the difference between a new track bar and no new track bar, between driveline vibes or no driveline vibes?
Is the difference between. A 2-2.5 inch or a 3 inch, after all is said and done, really a difference of about $400?!
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08-03-2014, 08:34 PM
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Engine: 4.0L I6 HO
So im trying to decide (now that I finally have a job and can replace my horribly sagging, snapped, rusty, downright awful suspension...)
2.25-2.5 inches (coil spacers, new leaf packs, shocks)
Or 3 inch...
I guess at 3 inches I'd have to do track bar and lca stuff, but how much MORE is involved doing 3 inches than 2-2.5?
For instance, does the difference between a 2-2.5 inch to a 3 inch really mean the difference between a new track bar and no new track bar, between driveline vibes or no driveline vibes?
Is the difference between. A 2-2.5 inch or a 3 inch, after all is said and done, really a difference of about $400?!
2.25-2.5 inches (coil spacers, new leaf packs, shocks)
Or 3 inch...
I guess at 3 inches I'd have to do track bar and lca stuff, but how much MORE is involved doing 3 inches than 2-2.5?
For instance, does the difference between a 2-2.5 inch to a 3 inch really mean the difference between a new track bar and no new track bar, between driveline vibes or no driveline vibes?
Is the difference between. A 2-2.5 inch or a 3 inch, after all is said and done, really a difference of about $400?!
08-03-2014, 08:41 PM
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Ive always wanted to...looks, but also would like to get into some wheeling...mainly mud and trails here...no rocks or dunes or beaches...I'd like to be confident that I can go to my local wheeling parks and at least be able to tackle some milder stuff...btw I sort of have it as a benchmark that I want to be able to drive up my driveway about 5-10 mph and not worry about bottoming out the muffler. Id like to eventually get my diffs up too...we get snow here and I basically like knowing I can go where I want within reason and not get stuck...basically, it's a daily driver...id like to be able to take it through some mud puddles while hunting and fishing and stuff and also look more proportional with my roof rack, lights, etc. Only thing stopping me from small adventures is the fact that my stock suspension is so weak (broke a leaf in one of the sagged packs)
08-03-2014, 08:48 PM
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That and id like to be able to go snow wheeling, kinda slide around through a foot or 2 of snow... (Maine)...id love to do a 4.5 inch lift but that's more money and effort than I want to put in at the moment. I know it won't compete with some larger trucks around here but id like to give it a bit of an aggressive look, too (but don't let that make you think it's ALL about looks, but it is partly...)
Im keeping the 225s for now, so the extra lift between a 2 vs 3 inch lift would be for looks, rocker height in snow and mud and approach and departure angles...
Im keeping the 225s for now, so the extra lift between a 2 vs 3 inch lift would be for looks, rocker height in snow and mud and approach and departure angles...
08-03-2014, 08:52 PM
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Why can I do a 2 inch lift without major modifications but not 3? Then there's the gray area of 2.5...
08-03-2014, 09:09 PM
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Im looking for a set of rims with a 3.25/75 and i wanna know what rim size is the best. As in do 15in rims only go up to 35's? Can a 16 go higher than 35? I just wanna get the right size for future upgrades and all.
Budget is a factor and was looking at Cragar soft 8s like everyone else
Im looking for a set of rims with a 3.25/75 and i wanna know what rim size is the best. As in do 15in rims only go up to 35's? Can a 16 go higher than 35? I just wanna get the right size for future upgrades and all.
Budget is a factor and was looking at Cragar soft 8s like everyone else