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Old 07-10-2012, 04:49 PM
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eh..i was close. Still a Nordic language
Lol still think lowrange owes you a dollar tho
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See that's what i'm saying? At least i knew how the **** it was pronounced.
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Sorry for my ignorance, but what do you mean by jy bastard pack?
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Originally Posted by denbjornen
Sorry for my ignorance, but what do you mean by jy bastard pack?
Junk yard bastard pack. Get a set of s10 springs and use the main and second under your main. That will give you about 3" or a little over. Dukie used Dakota springs I believe, check out his build for more info on them. If you pm me your email addy ill send you a write up on a bastard pack
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Alright, thank you. I'm just worried that the back of the truck will be high up than the front... Do you think that would happen?
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Originally Posted by denbjornen
Alright, thank you. I'm just worried that the back of the truck will be high up than the front... Do you think that would happen?
I have done several with that exact same RC lift and I used the s10 main and second under the xj main. They all settled between 3" and 3.5".
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Originally Posted by denbjornen
Alright, thank you. I'm just worried that the back of the truck will be high up than the front... Do you think that would happen?
If you have tools and such in the back I wouldnt stress too much. Your going to want to be a little higher in the rear so it can settle with the weight.

As far as on here dukie seems like the bastard pack master.and im sure there are a few more like the guy above. Id listen to them, they will most likley get you the info you need. And from experience which is worth its weight in gold with xjs

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Alright, and you said to go with or without the control arms?
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Originally Posted by denbjornen
Alright, and you said to go with or without the control arms?
Get the control arms
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To me, if it's not English then it's French.

The lack of the nipples on the ö threw me off.
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So, S10s, Blazers, Dakotas, and Commanches should work. I just need to look and see if the leafs are about the same length or about the same lenght?
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Originally Posted by denbjornen
So, S10s, Blazers, Dakotas, and Commanches should work. I just need to look and see if the leafs are about the same length or about the same lenght?
If the leaf springs are the right width, you can use them. The ones you mentioned are the most popular.
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Ok guys I have one for you cerokee experts. I put the 3.5 lift in about 8 months ago. I went with new springs and shocks all the way around. Afterward I had death wobble and pretty bad drive line vibes. A transfer case drop kit took care of both.

I love the slight rake that its at now and want to keep that look. My only problem is my rear shackles hit when she is loaded up with the family and camping gear. Also my fronts rub pretty easy. The 3.5 backspacing put em out a wee bit to far in the front. Solution you ask? Obviously go higher!

My questions:

*Will longer shackles do anything for my rubbing issue?
*Is there a kit that actually gives an even 1.5 all the way around? (i dont want ADL)
*Is there a cross member out there that is designed to drop the case a bit with out loosing ground clearance? Or do I have to fab that up?
*Are those rear shackle relocaters what I really need? If so will that adjust my height also?

PS Im a master tech and have a shop to use, I just greatly appreciate input from this forum.

Thanks in advance.
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Originally Posted by tlang
My questions:

*Will longer shackles do anything for my rubbing issue?

What's rubbing? The shackles are bottoming out? Longer shackles will help with that but not fix the issue.


*Is there a kit that actually gives an even 1.5 all the way around? (i dont want ADL)

A poly spacer and a Shackle will even lift it 2 inches.


*Is there a cross member out there that is designed to drop the case a bit with out loosing ground clearance? Or do I have to fab that up?

No, how do you intend to lower the t-case without loosing ground clearance? Do away with the T-case drop crap and purchase a Slip Yoke Eliminator.


*Are those rear shackle relocaters what I really need? If so will that adjust my height also?

Yes, that will fix your main problem. Yes they will raise the rear of your Jeep but not by much.

Sure a lot of Master Techs in here today.

Trim the front and it won't rub...


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