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Old 09-09-2012, 11:05 PM
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Originally Posted by DieselD
If you want to get into off roading go get some 30" mud terrains, some tow points and have at it... break something, then upgrade. Repeat
would that fit unlifted though
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Originally Posted by greenxj21
For a 3" lift, yes it probably is. Some would argue you would need a new track bar. I'm bot sure if you would or not. Also night need new sway bar links, again not sure. But yes it covers front and rear.
ok thank you for your help!
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Originally Posted by odgreen89on35s
A rubicon express is the preferred lift by most but costs some $$$$ but won't fail over time.

RC and zone are cheap for a reason.....
whats the cheap runner up haha or does nothing really compare
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Originally Posted by odgreen89on35s
That's what ratchet straps or come-alongs are for
I have ratchet straps, where would/do I hook them?
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Originally Posted by ORourkester

whats the cheap runner up haha or does nothing really compare
How I see it: RC=not even on the scale zone<iron rock offroad<rubicon express<Clayton offroad in terms of quality. There are other companies out there but I'm not sure where they would be placed.
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Originally Posted by greenxj21
How I see it: RC=not even on the scale zone<iron rock offroad<rubicon express<Clayton offroad in terms of quality. There are other companies out there but I'm not sure where they would be placed.
ok thank you for all your help glad I could come here before I wasted my money haha
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Originally Posted by greenxj21

I have heard pretty good reviews for zone, actually
I have not.
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Originally Posted by joker_86z28

I have ratchet straps, where would/do I hook them?
Find the way you need to pull and do so. Get creative. Lol
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Originally Posted by odgreen89on35s
Find the way you need to pull and do so. Get creative. Lol
haha Sounds good, thanks.
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ok guys. Im looking at getting either some cheap 31 M/T's or BFG A'T's hopefully soon after I do some front end work. What would be a good size wheel backspacing on an xj 3" lift w/ 31's? I want the tires out further than stock but not too far.
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Originally Posted by ORourkester

would that fit unlifted though
Removing stock flares and a little trimming here and there so they don't rub. Yea they'll fit. May not HAVE to remove flares either.
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Originally Posted by DieselD

Removing stock flares and a little trimming here and there so they don't rub. Yea they'll fit. May not HAVE to remove flares either.
30s fit mine, no issues.
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Doing a "Bastard pack" on the rear and ACOS up front. Shooting for about 3-3.5"s of lift. Do I need an adjustable trac bar, longer brake lines, LCAs or anything special?? Please let me know....
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Originally Posted by jeepdreamer
Doing a "Bastard pack" on the rear and ACOS up front. Shooting for about 3-3.5"s of lift. Do I need an adjustable trac bar, longer brake lines, LCAs or anything special?? Please let me know....
You should get longer brake lines. You may or may not need and adj. Track bar and longer sway bar connects. In my case I needed both
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I'm looking to upgrade to Bilstein 5100's. I'm also adding bar pin eliminators and the stud-mount to eye-mount conversion for the front. So do I just use the same shocks in the front as the rear at that point? Just wanted to make sure that was right prior to ordering. Thanks.


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