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02-18-2015, 09:14 AM
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02-18-2015, 09:59 AM
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The trick is quality control. My previous company had out product built in China, Mexico, and the US with the exact same results. The quality was directly related to how often and how many quality control engineers were in the factory. With the lack of production/QA engineers in US factories they turned out crap product just like in any other country.
02-18-2015, 12:12 PM
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The trick is quality control. My previous company had out product built in China, Mexico, and the US with the exact same results. The quality was directly related to how often and how many quality control engineers were in the factory. With the lack of production/QA engineers in US factories they turned out crap product just like in any other country.
02-18-2015, 07:45 PM
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I just picked up RE 3" (I think it's 3") from a buddy and I need an adjustable track bar. I see a few variant s from RE that have ranges from 1. Something to 4.5, 3.5 - 4.5 and 4-6 .
Already my jeep has this mild body lift of aleast 1-2", not including the aforementioned lift kit that will be added. How do I measure what lift I have currently to add to the kit im putting on so I can decide on the appropriate track bar?
Also, can I use stock Shakles or what I have on my jeep with the kit?
I just picked up RE 3" (I think it's 3") from a buddy and I need an adjustable track bar. I see a few variant s from RE that have ranges from 1. Something to 4.5, 3.5 - 4.5 and 4-6 .
Already my jeep has this mild body lift of aleast 1-2", not including the aforementioned lift kit that will be added. How do I measure what lift I have currently to add to the kit im putting on so I can decide on the appropriate track bar?
Also, can I use stock Shakles or what I have on my jeep with the kit?
Please tell us more about this body lift...
What components did the lift you just acquire include?
02-18-2015, 09:36 PM
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02-18-2015, 09:36 PM
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02-19-2015, 09:31 PM
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Whatever man, sorry my terminology isn't "savvy", sigh.
Approx 2 in suspension lift, about to install an additional 3 in lift...
So, can I RE use the hardware in place or do I need different shackles?
Will a RE 4-6 in lift range track bar be ok?
Approx 2 in suspension lift, about to install an additional 3 in lift...
So, can I RE use the hardware in place or do I need different shackles?
Will a RE 4-6 in lift range track bar be ok?
02-20-2015, 08:07 AM
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Your shackles should be fine. If your putting a 3" on top of a 2" that'd give ya 5" so a 4-6" bar should be fine. Keep in mind that the RE bar doesn't come with a bracket, it must be purchased separately. Check out Iron Rock Offroad they have a nice double shear that includes the bracket. Also keep in mind that at that height new control arms and a SYE are strongly recommended.
02-20-2015, 08:28 AM
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Your shackles should be fine. If your putting a 3" on top of a 2" that'd give ya 5" so a 4-6" bar should be fine. Keep in mind that the RE bar doesn't come with a bracket, it must be purchased separately. Check out Iron Rock Offroad they have a nice double shear that includes the bracket. Also keep in mind that at that height new control arms and a SYE are strongly recommended.
UCAs are recommended
SYE almost certainly needed
Steering needs to be seriously considered
Shocks need replaced
Brake lines
02-20-2015, 08:57 AM
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02-20-2015, 03:58 PM
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Chip, clown , syco!
Thanks a bunch guys. Bad news is, gotta save a little more to get the extra parts. Gotta drive from CA to FL in a mo. So plenty of time to save, best do it right the first time. Sure y'all have seen this but fur me an any others, I found this very helpful:
http://liftyourxj.com/sye
Thanks a bunch guys. Bad news is, gotta save a little more to get the extra parts. Gotta drive from CA to FL in a mo. So plenty of time to save, best do it right the first time. Sure y'all have seen this but fur me an any others, I found this very helpful:
http://liftyourxj.com/sye