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That's what I plan on doing the only problem is I have no clue how much thread is left on my track bar. Currently building my long arms. Does anyone know if it's possible for me to drive the jeep with stock arms?
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Year: 1999
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Originally Posted by Jonnie_XJ
That's what I plan on doing the only problem is I have no clue how much thread is left on my track bar. Currently building my long arms. Does anyone know if it's possible for me to drive the jeep with stock arms?
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I know it wouldn't be where it's supposed to but I haven't driven my jeep in months and it's killing me. For the front lift I have coils,spacers,shocks, pitman arm, and long arms but they're not finished.
No, I don't lick fish.
This. 3.5" is about the max for stock short arms... and that's pushing it. You need to AT LEAST get adjustable lowers.... adjustable uppers are recommended past 4.5"
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I figured as much on the stock arms not working. I've heard of people breaking the mounts and breaking the arms and I'd rather that not happen.
I've personally ridden in a full size truck with bilstein and fox. My honest opinion is that the bilsteins ride better on the road and the fox ride better off road. A friend of mine has a full raptor suspension under his f150 and it rides great off-road and fairly decent on road.
Don't get me wrong and someone here will bash me for saying this but I love my Ford trucks so it's not the truck its just over priced for what they offer.
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Raptors are garbage they are just over priced wanabe offroad looking trucks! They allow someone who has money to look like they can go offroad but really a pavement princess.
Don't get me wrong and someone here will bash me for saying this but I love my Ford trucks so it's not the truck its just over priced for what they offer.
Don't get me wrong and someone here will bash me for saying this but I love my Ford trucks so it's not the truck its just over priced for what they offer.
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Year: 1999
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Raptors are garbage they are just over priced wanabe offroad looking trucks! They allow someone who has money to look like they can go offroad but really a pavement princess.
Don't get me wrong and someone here will bash me for saying this but I love my Ford trucks so it's not the truck its just over priced for what they offer.
Don't get me wrong and someone here will bash me for saying this but I love my Ford trucks so it's not the truck its just over priced for what they offer.
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How useful is the sway bar?
Im just curious, how many people with 5" lift and up are running front sway bars? I'm about to finish the front lift on my xj which is 5", and I was wondering if I'm going to needn't it or not. I mostly do off-road things in my jeep but I still have to drive it on the road to get where the off-roading is. No it's not my daily.
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In my opinion, it depends on how spirited of a driver you are. I used to say no, don't do it because it's dangerous. But I've been driving my Wrangler for about two years with no shocks, and I don't want to be a hypocrite
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Originally Posted by Jonnie_XJ
Im just curious, how many people with 5" lift and up are running front sway bars? I'm about to finish the front lift on my xj which is 5", and I was wondering if I'm going to needn't it or not. I mostly do off-road things in my jeep but I still have to drive it on the road to get where the off-roading is. No it's not my daily.
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Im just curious, how many people with 5" lift and up are running front sway bars? I'm about to finish the front lift on my xj which is 5", and I was wondering if I'm going to needn't it or not. I mostly do off-road things in my jeep but I still have to drive it on the road to get where the off-roading is. No it's not my daily.
A higher center of gravity combined with increased body roll is dangerous. Especially at high speeds.
You can end up in a rollover situation where you normally wouldn't.
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Year: 94
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94 Cherokee with Old Man Emu lift kit
Just purchased OME lift kit (3") for my 94 Country with 130,000 miles on her. Did not like Crown stock replacement springs from India so after talking with folks and looking at other builds decided on OME and gonna remove a leaf from the rear to drop it down a bit. Looking for 2". Thought I may replace Lower control arms and maybe uppers as well as track bar. Looking at Metal Cloak and JKS for these parts. JKS looks to be a bit pricier on a couple pieces but both in the same ballpark. Only thing I read about Metal Cloak I do not like is drilling holes to make them larger for Track bar. Any Ideas or opinions on these two manufacturers would be greatly appreciated.
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Just purchased OME lift kit (3") for my 94 Country with 130,000 miles on her. Did not like Crown stock replacement springs from India so after talking with folks and looking at other builds decided on OME and gonna remove a leaf from the rear to drop it down a bit. Looking for 2". Thought I may replace Lower control arms and maybe uppers as well as track bar. Looking at Metal Cloak and JKS for these parts. JKS looks to be a bit pricier on a couple pieces but both in the same ballpark. Only thing I read about Metal Cloak I do not like is drilling holes to make them larger for Track bar. Any Ideas or opinions on these two manufacturers would be greatly appreciated.
No, I don't lick fish.
Im just curious, how many people with 5" lift and up are running front sway bars? I'm about to finish the front lift on my xj which is 5", and I was wondering if I'm going to needn't it or not. I mostly do off-road things in my jeep but I still have to drive it on the road to get where the off-roading is. No it's not my daily.
If you drive smart (that includes reacting to objects in the road), you should be fine.
Just purchased OME lift kit (3") for my 94 Country with 130,000 miles on her. Did not like Crown stock replacement springs from India so after talking with folks and looking at other builds decided on OME and gonna remove a leaf from the rear to drop it down a bit. Looking for 2". Thought I may replace Lower control arms and maybe uppers as well as track bar. Looking at Metal Cloak and JKS for these parts. JKS looks to be a bit pricier on a couple pieces but both in the same ballpark. Only thing I read about Metal Cloak I do not like is drilling holes to make them larger for Track bar. Any Ideas or opinions on these two manufacturers would be greatly appreciated.