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04-03-2011, 09:17 PM
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I mean I'm no expert in off roading but think of it this way; the spacers could be 2 more inches of coil that would allow you more flex over rocks and stuff. I'm sure you can do alot if you have some quick disconnects with the 2" spacer but i'm just saying that coils are generally more ideal for offroading than spacers. You would be fine on trails and mudding if that's what you want to know.
04-03-2011, 09:19 PM
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04-03-2011, 09:21 PM
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Like tear it down and have an oh S#!T moment and have to go back and order something else and have the jeeper tore down for a week while I wait on the part to arrive!
04-03-2011, 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Marks2000XJ
Like tear it down and have an oh S#!T moment and have to go back and order something else and have the jeeper tore down for a week while I wait on the part to arrive!
04-04-2011, 11:07 AM
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Every jeep is different. Usually the newer jeeps don't take to lifts as well but some people have 4.5" lifts with no vibes and others have 2" lifts with bad vibes. If you do get vibes you could use shims and or a transfer case drop to fix it. As far as your transfer cases compatiblity with a sye I don't know.
04-04-2011, 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by xx88cherokeexx
How do I determine the angle of shim that I would need?
04-04-2011, 05:14 PM
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Alright thanks, I'm new to jeeping and just begining to build up a jeep and im doing it on a budget, If i did get a 4.5" RC lift would i need new front and rear drive lines?
04-04-2011, 07:44 PM
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Okay thanks, I have been getting mixed reviews on it, how would i determine if I need a new rear? Sorry about all the questions 
04-05-2011, 03:48 PM
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hey guys, i just joined today and i ws reading threads for an hour and my question still wasnt answered. i have an 89 xj thats stock. i would like to lift it as cheap as possible like everyone else. i read that i can take s-1o leaves and cut the eye off and stack them everyother and do i use them all? or only a couple ones? and i herd that gives about 3-4 inch of lift. and i can use a v8 zj front springs or a f150. i lean to the zj with a 1.5 inch spacer. i read that it will give around 2-3 inches depending on the zj springs and the condintion of my old ones. if i did what i just posted would i have to do any mechanical mods? i was thinking 31's or hopefully 32's. opinions ? thanks.
04-05-2011, 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by tommy4.0
hey guys, i just joined today and i ws reading threads for an hour and my question still wasnt answered. i have an 89 xj thats stock. i would like to lift it as cheap as possible like everyone else. i read that i can take s-1o leaves and cut the eye off and stack them everyother and do i use them all? or only a couple ones? and i herd that gives about 3-4 inch of lift. and i can use a v8 zj front springs or a f150. i lean to the zj with a 1.5 inch spacer. i read that it will give around 2-3 inches depending on the zj springs and the condintion of my old ones. if i did what i just posted would i have to do any mechanical mods? i was thinking 31's or hopefully 32's. opinions ? thanks.