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07-26-2012, 02:48 PM

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You want to use the stock rims or different rims? I'm confused...

You can buy used steel wheels on CL cheap all day long.

You can buy 15x8 Soft 8's on Quadratec for 60 bucks a pop...

You want 15x8 ~4" - 4.25" back spacing.

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07-26-2012, 04:52 PM

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Buy the IROR Double Shear. There are cheaper options, but you won't find another double shear anywhere near that price. Mine survived two rolls in my XJ, and now it's on dukie564's rig. Personally, I won't buy any other track bar because I know this thing is solid.

Sorry about ur xj but da** sounds like they make a quality product. I'm pretty much sold on them. Just waiting for my money. Should be tomorrow. Then I will order. Most likely the 4 in because I know I'll want bigger eventually if I go 3 in. I'm going to run a 31in tire. Would 31's on a
4 in look goofy? Haven't really seen any pics of that.

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07-26-2012, 04:55 PM

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That'll look fine.

Just don't buy that ****ed up radius arm thing from them. The rest of the stuff is fine.

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07-26-2012, 05:11 PM

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That'll look fine.

Just don't buy that ****ed up radius arm thing from them. The rest of the stuff is fine.

Cool. So far I'm going with the 4in. I'll do the leaf packs later. And I'll get the adjustable trac bars. And possibly the sye kit. I have 30's on the jeep now so hopefully it won't look funny till i get my 31in general grabbers.

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07-26-2012, 06:10 PM

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4.5" lift, trimmed fenders, and 235/75r15's on some stock steelies

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Same, but with 31x10.50's on 15x8 rock crawlers with 4" bs

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07-26-2012, 09:29 PM

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Thanks those kits look pretty good. is there any difference of quality between the rough country and suspension specials kits? Also, do I need shackles if i decide to buy one of the kits you suggested?

Unless you're wanting more than 3" of lift in the rear, the shackles you have on will be fin. If you're looking for more flex out of the rear when adding a lift, you can get shackle relocation brackets... which will end up adding a little bit of height.

I can't personally vouch for either lift, although a lot of people on here run the rough country lift... I've heard they're okay as long as you get leaf packs and not add a leaf.

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07-26-2012, 09:32 PM

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i am looking into getting some nitto mud grapplers for my xj but dont know what size to get. i have a 3 inch lift. what would 33's look like? and pictures?

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07-26-2012, 09:45 PM

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i am looking into getting some nitto mud grapplers for my xj but dont know what size to get. i have a 3 inch lift. what would 33's look like? and pictures?

Just a personal opinion, but do you rreally want nittos? Lol i wouldnt

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07-26-2012, 09:47 PM

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i am looking into getting some nitto mud grapplers for my xj but dont know what size to get. i have a 3 inch lift. what would 33's look like? and pictures?

33s would require a lot of trimming on 3". a lot of people use 31's for 3" with no trimming necessary. 32's with trimming will work too.

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07-26-2012, 09:47 PM

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i am looking into getting some nitto mud grapplers for my xj but dont know what size to get. i have a 3 inch lift. what would 33's look like? and pictures?

Like with your other post...,
Junk tire. Worthless all around. Great for a mall crawler tho.

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07-26-2012, 09:50 PM

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33s would require a lot of trimming on 3". a lot of people use 31's for 3" with no trimming necessary. 32's with trimming will work too.

3" with 33x12.5" Goodyear Wrangler Duratracs on 15x10 AWC wheels with 4" BS.

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07-26-2012, 09:53 PM

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3" with 33x12.5" Goodyear Wrangler Duratracs on 15x10 AWC wheels with 4" BS.

i know you trimmed a good bit. i didnt say it wasnt possible. its possible on stock suspension.

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07-26-2012, 09:58 PM

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i know you trimmed a good bit. i didnt say it wasnt possible. its possible on stock suspension.

And he asked what it would look like. I quoted you cause it was convenient and because you mentioned trimming.

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07-26-2012, 10:12 PM

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And he asked what it would look like. I quoted you cause it was convenient and because you mentioned trimming.

so we agree again. lol. sweet.

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07-27-2012, 07:17 AM

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2" lift shackles in rear and 2" spring spacers up front, will stick replacement shocks work? Or do I need lift shocks?

Also, I'd like to get some soft 8's, but I'd like them to sit out a little bit further than stock, what back spacing should I get? Thanks guys

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