samiam

Those who have done shacke relocation, how much lift did you get? What coil spacer should I get to match it? Not wantin to do the no lift boxes.

JeepGumby

Hey Basslicks - Thanks for the review and compromise idea. Helps to hear you are running 32's with 3.55's - lots of wailing out there about sizing up from 31 without a gear change...how long have you had that combo in operation? Do you run/recommend a tranny cooler?
I have another possible route as well - I could steal the 31" mickeys off the CJ and put 33's on that - The CJ is geared up to 4.10 and I think it's got enough lift to handle them.

Jeep '00

So that will make it squeal everytime I hit a bump? I go over train tracks and you can hear them.

Basslicks

All depends on what SRB and shackle combination you go with... also depends on the overall length of your leaf springs. There's no definite answer to that one.

The primary reason to go with SRBs is for more downtravel... not as a primary source of lift.

I recommend you go with a lift kit OR get a set of s10 or dakota leaf packs from the junk yard and then a set of coils off of amazon and start building your lift that way. Add in the SRBs later on if you decide you need to... not right off the bat.

I've been running the 32s since february. The heat coming from the transmission hump (I have no carpet, btw) isn't any worse than it was before. It's hot no matter what lol... aux tranny cooler wouldn't be a bad idea, but it's definitely not mandatory. I've never been worried about the AW4 blowing up on me. I do want to get one eventually, though. The only place I've really felt a drop in performance with the 32s and 3.55s is on the street.... and who gives a hoot about that? lol

That being said, I can still powerbrake it and spin the rear tires if I want to.

McCaffrey

This isn't exactly lift or tires but I think we talk steering upgrades here too. Actually I might have asked this already. My memory isn't so great anymore. Anyway, has anybody heard of a broken knuckle or pitman arm after drilling/reaming for 1-ton TREs? Just wondering.

Basslicks

hmmmm.... I could see it happening if the casting on the part was already weak to begin with.

NewKindOfClown

If you're asking because you're worried about it happening... Don't be. If you're asking if it has ever happened, then yes.

Will it happen under normal offroad use? Only if your parts are defective, as he said.

McCaffrey

I've developed A LOT of anxiety as I've got older, and I just think, bigger hole = less strong. Then last year we saw a rig with a broken knuckle and it kind of triggered me. I'm in the process of changing my steering box so I'm triggered again. Hearing from the experts that it's HIGHLY unlikely is helpful. Thanks.

NewKindOfClown

I have Chevy 3/4 ton steering (commonly called 1-ton by Jeep guys) on my YJ, and I never had a problem with the stock knuckles being reamed. I'm not a hardcore crawler, but I'm not gentle on my rig either, and I've been turning 35s/37s

Basslicks

^This.... yeah the "weakening" of a larger diamter hole is negligible. The pitman arm and knuckles are very strong cast iron. Now, if you buy a cheap replacement pitman or knuckles, it's POSSIBLE that you could run into a problem, but it's still unlikely. As Clown said, they stand up to a lot of abuse.

Marks2000XJ

Guess who just picked up a sweet deal on the 6.5" IRO Critical Path Long Arm Kit?.....This guy (me)!

TFitzPat87

Hahaha, nice! Nervous about that caster adjuster?

Basslicks

SWEEEET!!!!

Marks2000XJ

No. I asked the dealer about it. He said he has been selling IRO lifts and parts for 5 years now and has never had any of his customers have an issue with them.

IRO has been selling this set up for a while now. I researched the internet looking for any complaints or issues with it and I can't find any. Everything I have read mostly just talks about how well the kit flexes.

I just pulled the trigger on some Dick Cepek Extreme Country tires as well. 33x12.50s, $704 shipped to my door.

NewKindOfClown

The IRO kit's caster adjustment has failed people before. But in every case I've seen (not many), there was improper installation or extreme circumstances to blame.

I think it's something to be aware of, for sure, but I think the kit is great for 99.9% of the people who would consider using it.