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08-12-2014, 09:40 PM
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Generally pretty nice shocks though... Measure them at extended & collapsed length and see what you have. You can find lift cheat charts online to give you a rough idea of what's useable but you still want to measure by hand in case somethings funky with your vehicle. Otherwise a shock can blow up or get yanked off the mounts!
08-14-2014, 10:02 PM
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Shackle vs. Block
I am interested in getting a small lift on my '95 XJ. I am a city dweller, and it will spend 99% of its life on pavement but would like to be a little higher up and not sag in the *** end.
I was wondering about the difference between the budget kits that use a longer shackle for the rear springs and those that use a block under the spring? Is one better, safer, easier?
I was wondering about the difference between the budget kits that use a longer shackle for the rear springs and those that use a block under the spring? Is one better, safer, easier?
08-14-2014, 10:20 PM
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I am interested in getting a small lift on my '95 XJ. I am a city dweller, and it will spend 99% of its life on pavement but would like to be a little higher up and not sag in the *** end.
I was wondering about the difference between the budget kits that use a longer shackle for the rear springs and those that use a block under the spring? Is one better, safer, easier?
I was wondering about the difference between the budget kits that use a longer shackle for the rear springs and those that use a block under the spring? Is one better, safer, easier?
Stock replacement with a lift shackle (you can get HD replacements that lift like an inch), Old Man Emu and Rancho also make 2" lift leafs.
08-15-2014, 06:48 AM
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I am interested in getting a small lift on my '95 XJ. I am a city dweller, and it will spend 99% of its life on pavement but would like to be a little higher up and not sag in the *** end.
I was wondering about the difference between the budget kits that use a longer shackle for the rear springs and those that use a block under the spring? Is one better, safer, easier?
I was wondering about the difference between the budget kits that use a longer shackle for the rear springs and those that use a block under the spring? Is one better, safer, easier?
08-17-2014, 05:40 PM
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Anybody running this track bar? Good or bad? Gonna start saving up for one, but i would like to buy one that's gonna last. Thanks
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08-17-2014, 06:57 PM
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08-17-2014, 07:03 PM
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08-17-2014, 07:11 PM
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08-17-2014, 08:46 PM
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I think when i have enough money I'm going to go with the iro double shear. One more question: for a 3" lift do i need to get a drop pitman arm?
08-17-2014, 09:45 PM
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08-18-2014, 06:21 AM
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That's why a 3" lift is a good spot. All honesty you really only need an adjustable trac bar, LCAs (which people Will contest but im happy i got them) and possibly an SYE depending on your jeep or leaf spring setup. Im mad how much money and time i wasted with budget boosts and 2" shocks and just crap that i should have just done a full leaf 3" lift to begin with years ago.