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11-11-2011, 08:00 AM
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Hey guys, need some help. I'm pretty sure I'm gonna go with the Rustys 3 inch lift with full packs and probably some type of steel wheesl with 31x10.50's. I want to do it right the first time so what else should I get that doesn't come with the Rustys 3 inch kit and what size wheel with backspacing wil be the best. This will be a 95% DD and I want to keep the stock look and I don't want the tires sticking out past the fenders. Thanks for any help. 
I have this same lift. I bought their fixed lower control arms with the slight bend, as well as 6 degree shims for the rear axle. I also dropped the transmission crossmember by a quarter inch using stacked washers (which you can get at Lowes or HomeDepot). You'll need new sway bar links, I got quick disconnects but that's not necessarily what you need, just fixed extended ones will be good. Also, I got longer front brake lines as the stock ones are marginal and I didn't want to risk one ripping and being without brakes. As far as steel wheels go, I got the Cragar V5 15x8 with 4 inch back spacing... They don't stick out too far and my ride looks like AMC intended it to look this way stock. Check out my pictures
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11-11-2011, 08:26 AM
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Thank you both for the help there I wanted to know what lift it was cause the rear is sagging so there is only 1 inch of lift left in the rear and the front sits at 2.5 so I'm going to look into getting a 3 inch rear spring pack plus tge person I bought it from thought it was stock
11-11-2011, 12:05 PM
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I have this same lift. I bought their fixed lower control arms with the slight bend, as well as 6 degree shims for the rear axle. I also dropped the transmission crossmember by a quarter inch using stacked washers (which you can get at Lowes or HomeDepot). You'll need new sway bar links, I got quick disconnects but that's not necessarily what you need, just fixed extended ones will be good. Also, I got longer front brake lines as the stock ones are marginal and I didn't want to risk one ripping and being without brakes. As far as steel wheels go, I got the Cragar V5 15x8 with 4 inch back spacing... They don't stick out too far and my ride looks like AMC intended it to look this way stock. Check out my pictures My pictures
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11-11-2011, 01:58 PM
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I'm doing the same right now, and as far as I can tell I should be fine with a 2 degree or 4 degree and no tc drop, but every rig is different. Newer XJs are more picky about the angles.
11-11-2011, 02:52 PM
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honestly, put your stock UCAs back on. They're good until 5+ inches of lift. Do not cut the threads, it's only designed to screw in so far.
Alternatively, set the UCAs at 15 3/8" and stretch the LCAs out longer (pushes the axle forward a bit) to get the correct castor angle. This MAY cause issues depending on tire size/lift/trimming/steering setup.
Alternatively, set the UCAs at 15 3/8" and stretch the LCAs out longer (pushes the axle forward a bit) to get the correct castor angle. This MAY cause issues depending on tire size/lift/trimming/steering setup.
I got the front end tore apart so now is the time to decide. I am running 32x11.50x15's when lift is finished if that helps any.
11-11-2011, 08:55 PM
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[QUOTE="grassdragger738"]
Good looking jeep you got there what year is it
'91.
Good looking jeep you got there what year is it
'91.
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11-11-2011, 08:56 PM
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Originally Posted by dukie564
6 degree shim + a TC drop for 3" of lift? Holy crap man you shouldn't need that much.
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11-11-2011, 10:06 PM
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11-12-2011, 06:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Disoriented Hillbilly
Anything good/bad to say about these multi miles mtx's?
http://www.tiresbyweb.com/p-9290-mul...mtx-tires.aspx
http://www.tiresbyweb.com/p-9290-mul...mtx-tires.aspx