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05-11-2011, 08:17 PM
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Year: 1996
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Originally Posted by Marks2000XJ
I went with the RC 2" shackle/spacer lift. This is what it looked like when I finished it last week. $90 off of ebay.
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05-11-2011, 08:19 PM
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Year: 1996
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Originally Posted by ThunderRaven
I'm just curious to what the response would be, because I'm getting more and more into my jeep everyday. And I know that maybe somewhere in the forum it's been said but, this isn't just about the lift and tires... I want to run a 8" Rustys kit with 35" tires (or larger) but have no idea what axles/gears would be better than the dana 35 that's on my jeep now. If I need to post this as a different thread lemme know, I just been noticing around the forum that if you're gonna run bigger anything you'll need to build the whole thing stronger to compensate for the stress. So what would I use for what size lift and tire combo? Just out of curiousity...of course
Also, if you can go into deep detail about this please PM me, I really want to know what I'll have to do in the future.
Wa Do
Also, if you can go into deep detail about this please PM me, I really want to know what I'll have to do in the future.
Wa Do
05-11-2011, 10:48 PM
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Year: 1999
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How to tell what lift is installed?
I picked up a '99 XJ Classic with a lift already installed and a mis-matched set of gears in the differentials on 32" tires. Since I am going to have to rebuild the Dana 30, or swap out the 35 in the rear, I need to fix the lift as well. The rear is a add-a-leaf, but NOT under the main leaf, front appears to be spacers and maybe coils too, but I can't use the sway bar quick disconnects because the coils pop out at this moment. Oh, and it has the short arms, but I can't tell about the vendor, and the owner did not know either.
And yes, I know a SYE kit is needed.
What size lift clears 32's with no trimming? Even with this mis-matched lift, it rides and flexes well, and I want to keep that as much as I can. I know from my CJ years I want full leaf springs. Is a 4.5 Rough Country the best bet, or maybe a 3" with shackles and spacers, installed correctly?
Thanks!
Dredwolf
And yes, I know a SYE kit is needed.
What size lift clears 32's with no trimming? Even with this mis-matched lift, it rides and flexes well, and I want to keep that as much as I can. I know from my CJ years I want full leaf springs. Is a 4.5 Rough Country the best bet, or maybe a 3" with shackles and spacers, installed correctly?
Thanks!
Dredwolf
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05-12-2011, 06:11 AM
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Year: 2000
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Originally Posted by Dredwolf
I picked up a '99 XJ Classic with a lift already installed and a mis-matched set of gears in the differentials on 32" tires. Since I am going to have to rebuild the Dana 30, or swap out the 35 in the rear, I need to fix the lift as well. The rear is a add-a-leaf, but NOT under the main leaf, front appears to be spacers and maybe coils too, but I can't use the sway bar quick disconnects because the coils pop out at this moment. Oh, and it has the short arms, but I can't tell about the vendor, and the owner did not know either.
And yes, I know a SYE kit is needed.
What size lift clears 32's with no trimming? Even with this mis-matched lift, it rides and flexes well, and I want to keep that as much as I can. I know from my CJ years I want full leaf springs. Is a 4.5 Rough Country the best bet, or maybe a 3" with shackles and spacers, installed correctly?
Thanks!
Dredwolf
And yes, I know a SYE kit is needed.
What size lift clears 32's with no trimming? Even with this mis-matched lift, it rides and flexes well, and I want to keep that as much as I can. I know from my CJ years I want full leaf springs. Is a 4.5 Rough Country the best bet, or maybe a 3" with shackles and spacers, installed correctly?
Thanks!
Dredwolf
05-12-2011, 11:10 AM
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anyone running 31x12.50 on a 15x8 rim with fenders still on.
any pics would be appreciated Im trying to see a visual before I make my decision.
I really want the tires to stick outside the fenders a bit I dont like the tucked look.
what do you guys recom. as far as tire size and backspacing for the look I want.
any pics would be appreciated Im trying to see a visual before I make my decision.
I really want the tires to stick outside the fenders a bit I dont like the tucked look.
what do you guys recom. as far as tire size and backspacing for the look I want.
Last edited by usaf_mike; 05-12-2011 at 11:17 AM.
05-12-2011, 11:18 AM
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I went with the RC 2" shackle/spacer lift. This is what it looked like when I finished it last week. $90 off of ebay.
Attachment 48164
Attachment 48164
05-12-2011, 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by usaf_mike
anyone running 31x12.50 on a 15x8 rim with fenders still on.
any pics would be appreciated Im trying to see a visual before I make my decision.
I really want the tires to stick outside the fenders a bit I dont like the tucked look.
what do you guys recom. as far as tire size and backspacing for the look I want.
any pics would be appreciated Im trying to see a visual before I make my decision.
I really want the tires to stick outside the fenders a bit I dont like the tucked look.
what do you guys recom. as far as tire size and backspacing for the look I want.
05-12-2011, 12:41 PM
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anyone have any pics of this setup with stock fenders and around a 3" lift?
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05-12-2011, 08:02 PM
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Which should I get, RC basic 4.5" kit or IRO 4"?
I'm thinking if my shocks don't sell, I might just get either one of these while I save up for either the Full Traction 4 link or Clayton 3 link.
The problem I have with RC is idk if they will not include the shocks and how much they would take off for that. I emailed them though so I guess we'll see.
I'm thinking if my shocks don't sell, I might just get either one of these while I save up for either the Full Traction 4 link or Clayton 3 link.
The problem I have with RC is idk if they will not include the shocks and how much they would take off for that. I emailed them though so I guess we'll see.
05-12-2011, 08:14 PM
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Year: 1996
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Originally Posted by Nickell80
Which should I get, RC basic 4.5" kit or IRO 4"?
I'm thinking if my shocks don't sell, I might just get either one of these while I save up for either the Full Traction 4 link or Clayton 3 link.
The problem I have with RC is idk if they will not include the shocks and how much they would take off for that. I emailed them though so I guess we'll see.
I'm thinking if my shocks don't sell, I might just get either one of these while I save up for either the Full Traction 4 link or Clayton 3 link.
The problem I have with RC is idk if they will not include the shocks and how much they would take off for that. I emailed them though so I guess we'll see.
05-12-2011, 08:16 PM
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05-12-2011, 08:40 PM
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05-12-2011, 08:51 PM
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getting ready to do the bastard pack in rear, probably gonna use the leaves from a '98 mountaineer to bolster up my a$$ end to 3-4", but i'll probably need some degree shims as well. how many degrees am i looking for? 2, 2.5, 4, 6? btw: i know i still need tc drop, or sye, but from what i read, renix years may be able to go up to 4" w/o it. is this true? (every rig is different, but i just need an idea of what to expect before i bolt everything on)
05-12-2011, 09:01 PM
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Year: 1996
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Originally Posted by smokerkenny
getting ready to do the bastard pack in rear, probably gonna use the leaves from a '98 mountaineer to bolster up my a$$ end to 3-4", but i'll probably need some degree shims as well. how many degrees am i looking for? 2, 2.5, 4, 6? btw: i know i still need tc drop, or sye, but from what i read, renix years may be able to go up to 4" w/o it. is this true? (every rig is different, but i just need an idea of what to expect before i bolt everything on)