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Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
Engine: 4.0 I6
XJs have weak stock leafs and relatively low torque compared to trucks. You could add a traction bar, but you're still left with a weak spring pack. Installing lift springs on an XJ instead of a block fixes all of these problems with stock power output.
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They also put down way more torque. The bottom line is leaf springs suffer from wrap. This can be mitigated by installing an anti-wrap device like a traction bar, or by reducing the power applied to the axle. Lift blocks will ALWAYS make this worse.
XJs have weak stock leafs and relatively low torque compared to trucks. You could add a traction bar, but you're still left with a weak spring pack. Installing lift springs on an XJ instead of a block fixes all of these problems with stock power output.
XJs have weak stock leafs and relatively low torque compared to trucks. You could add a traction bar, but you're still left with a weak spring pack. Installing lift springs on an XJ instead of a block fixes all of these problems with stock power output.
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Year: 2001
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Engine: 4.0L I6
No. Sorry man, you may view 3" of lift as "a little 3 inch lift", but it's actually a pretty major difference in terms of suspension geometry... and shock travel. The full range of motion for an OEM shock is much less than the range of motion for a jeep that's been lifted 3"... for instance, say you got the OEM shocks and then lifted your jeep... the first time you flexed out, your "droop" would max your shocks out and either rip them from the body, or pull the ram out of the shock body. If you got shocks for a 3" lift but kept it stock, you would have to add bumpstop to keep the shocks from bottoming out and either punching through your floor or jamming the ram into the valve body
See what I'm getting at here? It's all part of a system. You can't buy one component of a lift and expect it to work without the rest of it.
See what I'm getting at here? It's all part of a system. You can't buy one component of a lift and expect it to work without the rest of it.
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Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: AMC 242 4.0L
I'm looking at the RE 5.5" short arm kit to replace the assorted components making up my current setup. Just looking for some people to weigh in on pros and cons of the kit. I'm also looking to grab some 33" BFG A/T KO2's. Anyone running them have anything to say about road noise? What's the backspace need to be to avoid rubbing?
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I'm looking at the RE 5.5" short arm kit to replace the assorted components making up my current setup. Just looking for some people to weigh in on pros and cons of the kit. I'm also looking to grab some 33" BFG A/T KO2's. Anyone running them have anything to say about road noise? What's the backspace need to be to avoid rubbing?
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I'm looking at the RE 5.5" short arm kit to replace the assorted components making up my current setup. Just looking for some people to weigh in on pros and cons of the kit. I'm also looking to grab some 33" BFG A/T KO2's. Anyone running them have anything to say about road noise? What's the backspace need to be to avoid rubbing?
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Hey guys! I was just wondering if anyone could provide me with some actual pros/cons for lifting my xj with a 3in/31s vs a 4.5/32s.. I really cant decide and since I'm new to wheeling in general some well informed advice could be rather useful right about now heh. Thanks guys!
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Hey guys! I was just wondering if anyone could provide me with some actual pros/cons for lifting my xj with a 3in/31s vs a 4.5/32s.. I really cant decide and since I'm new to wheeling in general some well informed advice could be rather useful right about now heh. Thanks guys!
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Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: AMC 242 4.0L
You'll have the clearance but the ride will be rough untill you get long arms. I have short arms and regret it. RE itself is a great lift company with lots of positive customers. 33s are going to start sucking gas on your stock axles. Lots dont care but regearimg your axles will pay dividends both on an off road. I know from most any reviews that bfgs eventually get louder as they loose tread but they last fairly competitively. Average backspacing is 3.75.
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Huh...thats strange because inhave their 3in spring and 1in bomerang shackle and im at 5in in the rear....you haul concreat or trailers all the time? Yeah i know that the ideal setup is to have a spring plus a lift shackle for good flex. I know a company called full traction that actually sells a 5in lift leaf spring. Anyway, yeah RE sounds good!
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Hey guys just put my 3 inch Zone leaf springs in still on jack stands
Question, is do I torque the U bolts in a certain order crisscross like the Lugnuts on a tire?
And does it matter if it's on jackstands or on the ground when torquing the U-bolts? Up in the air from what I can gather? I do have a Haynes manual but it's not to be specific. Thank you for any and all help!
Question, is do I torque the U bolts in a certain order crisscross like the Lugnuts on a tire?
And does it matter if it's on jackstands or on the ground when torquing the U-bolts? Up in the air from what I can gather? I do have a Haynes manual but it's not to be specific. Thank you for any and all help!
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Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L OBD-II
There's no specific criss-cross pattern I'm aware of, but as they need to stay relatively centered it is wise to incrementally torque them, anyway. This prevents the U-bolts from twisting.
They can be done while up in the air. It's the leaf spring and shackle eyes that need to be done with the weight on the springs.
They can be done while up in the air. It's the leaf spring and shackle eyes that need to be done with the weight on the springs.