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Old 05-15-2012, 06:31 PM
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If I get the zj tie rod do I need to replace other parts
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Originally Posted by Nperryman
I'm planning on going up to 4.5" and I have an adjustable track bar, and I'm planning on getting some used lower control arms. They are fixed. I read that adjustable is the way to go. I might be able to get a good deal on the fixed arms though. Should I save up for adjustables? I'm going to be using stock uppers by the way. This is also a dd
As long as the arms are meant for a 4.5" lift they'll be fine.
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Originally Posted by Z.paul17
If I get the zj tie rod do I need to replace other parts
I think its just bolt in.
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Originally Posted by bheath

As long as the arms are meant for a 4.5" lift they'll be fine.
Okay because I read that with adjustables you can tune your alignment more and sometimes with fixed arms the alignment is off.
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Originally Posted by Nperryman

Okay because I read that with adjustables you can tune your alignment more and sometimes with fixed arms the alignment is off.
Fixed arms are okay as long as you have the right amount of length from eye to eye. The stock uppers will be fine. I'm at almost 5" and have stock uppers.
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Originally Posted by BNJeepsta

Fixed arms are okay as long as you have the right amount of length from eye to eye. The stock uppers will be fine. I'm at almost 5" and have stock uppers.
Im at 4.5" with stock length uppers. Mine work fine. I would suggest bracing them though if you plan on wheeling hard. I've bent them before.
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Im at stock height atm, what is the biggest tire i can get without rubbing? any recommended brands on the cheaper side?
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Originally Posted by 92xjozee
Im at stock height atm, what is the biggest tire i can get without rubbing? any recommended brands on the cheaper side?
If you cut your fenders...usually the standard d35 axel can handle a 31 and that's about it. If you wanna go bigger lift it. Rubbers bigger than a 31 id upgrade the axel to go big and require a lift. Stock height your limited.
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I need to get adjustable LCA's and wanted to see what arms most of you use and/or recommend for a taller lift(6-7")? Long arms aren't an option due to budget constraints. Hopefully sometime in the future though
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I need to get adjustable LCA's and wanted to see what arms most of you use and/or recommend for a taller lift(6-7")? Long arms aren't an option due to budget constraints. Hopefully sometime in the future though
Adjustables with heim joints and use drop brackets
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Originally Posted by Jrock(fos)

If you cut your fenders...usually the standard d35 axel can handle a 31 and that's about it. If you wanna go bigger lift it. Rubbers bigger than a 31 id upgrade the axel to go big and require a lift. Stock height your limited.
I, along with many others, have or are running tires bigger than 31's on stock axles...i've ran 32's for over a year and wheeled it pretty hard along with daily driving ran it for over 5,000 miles without any problems...also have ran 33's on stock axles for a few months and yet again, no problems, just a little sluggish....IMO 35's are the limit for stock axles for light wheeling and mall crawling, if u wheel hard 33's would be a good point for heavier axles...yet again this is my opinion and my experiance, some cases may be different.
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Originally Posted by Kyle 4x4 4life
I, along with many others, have or are running tires bigger than 31's on stock axles...i've ran 32's for over a year and wheeled it pretty hard along with daily driving ran it for over 5,000 miles without any problems...also have ran 33's on stock axles for a few months and yet again, no problems, just a little sluggish....IMO 35's are the limit for stock axles for light wheeling and mall crawling, if u wheel hard 33's would be a good point for heavier axles...yet again this is my opinion and my experiance, some cases may be different.
Agreed, i run 33's on stock axles all day every day since october of last year. Slugish yeah it was til i did a well known slightly illegal modification that im sure ill get yelled at about, needless to say super high flow cat *wink wink* hasnt been sluggish at all since. Takes off and rides fine never blown an axle or driveshaft knock on wood, and my jeep does get wheeled on a weekly basis to eaach their own though.
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Originally Posted by 92xjozee
Im at stock height atm, what is the biggest tire i can get without rubbing? any recommended brands on the cheaper side?
Depends on the condition of your suspension. I just put 235/75-15 Grabber 2's on my stock '96 XJ SE. I've got a set of KYB MonoMax shocks on it and the factory height specs are within 1" front and back. I've got PLENTY of room.
As far as tire prices go mine were $632 out the door.
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Does anyone know the alignment specs for my xj with a 3.5" lift? I have the rubicon express super ride and bilstein 5100s
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Hi. Im new here and to forums in general. I just bought a 94 4 door and have a set of 35 bfgs on nice 15s i want to put on it. its all stock. im going to cut the fenders and was wondering if anyone had an old 4.5 or 3 inch lift they wanted to sell? Or is there a classifides in this forum?
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