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08-12-2011, 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Synyster
Hey all, I have some (newb) questions regarding two RC lift kits.
http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep_xj_3.html
This one appears to be more of a leveling kit? It says it will make the front level with the rear, does the rear get lifted as well with this kit 3"? My rear is a little lower than the front right now it would look goofy to have my front up 3" but my rear stay the same.
http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep_xj_3x.html
This one appears to be more of a traditional lift kit and it comes w/ the control arms? Do I really need this kit for the money? I won't be doing to much off roading, this is my every now and then drive/BOV.
http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep_xj_3.html
This one appears to be more of a leveling kit? It says it will make the front level with the rear, does the rear get lifted as well with this kit 3"? My rear is a little lower than the front right now it would look goofy to have my front up 3" but my rear stay the same.
http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep_xj_3x.html
This one appears to be more of a traditional lift kit and it comes w/ the control arms? Do I really need this kit for the money? I won't be doing to much off roading, this is my every now and then drive/BOV.
08-12-2011, 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Synyster
Hey all, I have some (newb) questions regarding two RC lift kits.
http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep_xj_3.html
This one appears to be more of a leveling kit? It says it will make the front level with the rear, does the rear get lifted as well with this kit 3"? My rear is a little lower than the front right now it would look goofy to have my front up 3" but my rear stay the same.
http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep_xj_3x.html
This one appears to be more of a traditional lift kit and it comes w/ the control arms? Do I really need this kit for the money? I won't be doing to much off roading, this is my every now and then drive/BOV.
http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep_xj_3.html
This one appears to be more of a leveling kit? It says it will make the front level with the rear, does the rear get lifted as well with this kit 3"? My rear is a little lower than the front right now it would look goofy to have my front up 3" but my rear stay the same.
http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep_xj_3x.html
This one appears to be more of a traditional lift kit and it comes w/ the control arms? Do I really need this kit for the money? I won't be doing to much off roading, this is my every now and then drive/BOV.
08-12-2011, 10:57 AM
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3inch leaf packs going on 8.25 how long should the u bolts be? I seen stock are 9 inches long. So what length should I be looking to get? Thank you
08-12-2011, 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by GreenXJ95
3inch leaf packs going on 8.25 how long should the u bolts be? I seen stock are 9 inches long. So what length should I be looking to get? Thank you
08-12-2011, 02:03 PM
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There leaf packs from rough country that I had on my old jeep difference is my old rig had a d35 in te rear I have now 8.25
That's what I got today
How many inches added to shackles give you so much lift?
That's what I got today
How many inches added to shackles give you so much lift?
08-12-2011, 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by wiggles
I thought it was half, like 4 inch shackle is 2 inch lift but I may be wrong
08-13-2011, 12:48 AM
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Originally Posted by wiggles
Well should... my angle is junk
08-13-2011, 11:15 AM
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Yes but not always because of angle. your only lifting one side of the springs. so the axle, which is half way between the bushings, only moves half of what you do to one side. it pivots on the front bushing.
08-13-2011, 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Gatchmo5710
Yes but not always because of angle. your only lifting one side of the springs. so the axle, which is half way between the bushings, only moves half of what you do to one side. it pivots on the front bushing.
08-13-2011, 11:47 AM
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I'd love to see pics of the shackles on the highest setting. I'm wondering if they stick out underneath the quarter panel. I'm trying to decide between those, and just a shackle relocation kit
08-14-2011, 01:15 PM
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i want to add just a little height to my jeep. if i put 2in coil spacers in the front, would all i need to do to the back is get new shackles? i heard with only 2in spacers i wouldnt have to buy bigger shocks. im new to the jeep world so please help thank u!
08-14-2011, 01:19 PM
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Thats what im doing to my DD was stock now on new shackles and spacers. I also bought new rancho ps5000 shocks and it works fine. Idk how much yours is lifted curently but if its alot more then you should probably get longer shocks. Good luck
08-14-2011, 01:23 PM
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mine isnt lifted at all. and when i put the new coil spacers on in the front, do i need a compress the coils? or is there a way just to slide the coils off?