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Even more importantly: DO NOT overtighten the leaf spring and shackle bolts. Too tight, and the shackle won't move. Common source of complaints on YJs from people who think "three grunts" is the shackle torque spec
Yes, this is very true. Thanks for adding. Many jeepers don't realize the importance of properly tuning the suspension bolts.

Do it wrong and they curse the lift parts but really it's their fault
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get 3 in coils for the front and weight the back with sandbags or possibly slack the leaf spring bolts, shake jeep and re tighten. Reason I say this. Many people do the foolish thing of tightening the bolts when the jeep is off the ground which is the WRONG thing to do. Not saying you did this but gotta throw it out there.
honestly i wouldnt be surprised if i did that . im running stock shackles too which is probably not helping.
think i should go with the re coils again?
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And if it comes to it you could always find someone in the local section who'd be willing to trade parts
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honestly i wouldnt be surprised if i did that . im running stock shackles too which is probably not helping. think i should go with the re coils again?
Re is pretty good. A lot of jeepers say rustys coils are good quality. I personally run zone which has a high spring rate. I like em personally. If you already have 3.5" coils then don't do nothing to the front. Just inspect the rear. Coils don't usually give extra lift as do new leafs do.


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this actually works well
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DO NOT overtighten the leaf spring and shackle bolts. Too tight, and the shackle won't move. Common source of complaints on YJs from people who think "three grunts" is the shackle torque spec
85ft lbs sound about right? i think i torqued them to that before but not the last time i i worked on them
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85ft lbs sound about right? i think i torqued them to that before but not the last time i i worked on them
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U-Bolt Nut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 N·m (52 ft. lbs.)
Front Pivot Bolt . . . . . . . . . 156 N·m (115 ft. lbs.)
Upper Shackle Bolt . . . . . . . 156 N·m (115 ft. lbs.)
Lower Shackle Bolt . . . . . . . . 108 N·m (80 ft. lbs.)
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Re is pretty good. A lot of jeepers say rustys coils are good quality. I personally run zone which has a high spring rate. I like em personally. If you already have 3.5" coils then don't do nothing to the front. Just inspect the rear. Coils don't usually give extra lift as do new leafs do.


this actually works well
i think my shocks might be too long for the rustys (3.5-4.5 bilstiens) i like rustys spring rates tho 150ish pounds vs 250 for the re ones ( still better than my rcx ones) what about using tj springs are they any softer?

ive never had a broken in set of re coils either tho
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i think my shocks might be too long for the rustys (3.5-4.5 bilstiens) i like rustys spring rates tho 150ish pounds vs 250 for the re ones ( still better than my rcx ones) what about using tj springs are they any softer?

ive never had a broken in set of re coils either tho
For every company I've seen, TJ coils are the same as XJ coils, but they're marketed for a 1" difference in lift due to front-end weights
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Does anybody know what a good backspacing would be for 32x11.5" tires? I'm getting the RE 3.5" Super-Ride lift full leafs on my '97, my fenders aren't trimmed, and the wheels I'm looking to get are 15x8 steelies. I just don't know what backspacing to go with to avoid rub with minimal trimming, 3.75, 4.0, 4.5? Thanks
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Does anybody know what a good backspacing would be for 32x11.5" tires? I'm getting the RE 3.5" Super-Ride lift full leafs on my '97, my fenders aren't trimmed, and the wheels I'm looking to get are 15x8 steelies. I just don't know what backspacing to go with to avoid rub with minimal trimming, 3.75, 4.0, 4.5? Thanks
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Does anybody know what a good backspacing would be for 32x11.5" tires? I'm getting the RE 3.5" Super-Ride lift full leafs on my '97, my fenders aren't trimmed, and the wheels I'm looking to get are 15x8 steelies. I just don't know what backspacing to go with to avoid rub with minimal trimming, 3.75, 4.0, 4.5? Thanks
3.5-4" BS is pretty standard for aftermarket wheels. And Serious consistently has one of the best prices on steel wheels
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3.5-4" BS is pretty standard for aftermarket wheels. And Serious consistently has one of the best prices on steel wheels
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im looking to go 4.5 inches on my 95 xj, but i was wondering if a 2001 front drive shaft from an xj will fit my rear?
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Ive got a 94 xj with a 2" budget boost. (Block in the front shackle in the rear) I installed 31x10.5 pro comp a/t. I dont have any rub issues with no trimming on the fenders but my LCA on the driver side rubs. I also have 1 1/2" spacers. Any cheap fixes or tips besides not turning to the left very hard?
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Ive got a 94 xj with a 2" budget boost. (Block in the front shackle in the rear) I installed 31x10.5 pro comp a/t. I dont have any rub issues with no trimming on the fenders but my LCA on the driver side rubs. I also have 1 1/2" spacers. Any cheap fixes or tips besides not turning to the left very hard?
Trim, lots of people say that 31s rub on just 3"s of lift if it's a cheap lift.
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