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Old 09-10-2012, 07:15 AM
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I'd suggest that you not convert from stem top. I did a while back and wish I hadn't.

It works fine but it's just something else to worry about and it limits my uptravel. I need shorter shocks.
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What do you think I could fit on eccos?
Anyone? I seen a buddy fit 33x12.5s on some canyons but i dont see how they would fit without rubbing the leafs on eccos.
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Anyone? I seen a buddy fit 33x12.5s on some canyons but i dont see how they would fit without rubbing the leafs on eccos.
i think they are 5 inches of back spacing so they probably wont fit.
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I ran 32/11.5 BFG KM2 stock height with 15x8 and 3.75 bs. No rub at full lock, did not touch rear springs. Had to cut and fold rear, cut 5-6 inches in front.
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Originally Posted by XJtreme
I ran 32/11.5 BFG KM2 stock height with 15x8 and 3.75 bs. No rub at full lock, did not touch rear springs. Had to cut and fold rear, cut 5-6 inches in front.

Im on a 4.5 inch rubi lift..im wondering about rubbing issues with stock rims not having enough B/S
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What are the purpose of Extended sway bar quick double disconnects ?
Are they needed after lifting ?
Cause i put a 4.5 in rough country lift on my 96 cherokee with 31 x10.5 tires and at least once a week i have to go under and tighten the Front sway bar end links bolt ,Ive already lost the bolt a few times and had to replace it
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They allow you to extend your sway bar links for accommodate the lift and they allow you to easily unhook the links for off-roading.
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Originally Posted by loyaltyXJ96
What are the purpose of Extended sway bar quick double disconnects ?
Are they needed after lifting ?
Cause i put a 4.5 in rough country lift on my 96 cherokee with 31 x10.5 tires and at least once a week i have to go under and tighten the Front sway bar end links bolt ,Ive already lost the bolt a few times and had to replace it
Drill a hole in the bolt behind the nut and slide in a tine pin? I think that's what it's called, it's like a giant hair pin you use to secure hitch pins. There's actually a set of home brew quick discos that replace the bolt with that method.
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Originally Posted by JerrytheJeep
Drill a hole in the bolt behind the nut and slide in a tine pin? I think that's what it's called, it's like a giant hair pin you use to secure hitch pins. There's actually a set of home brew quick discos that replace the bolt with that method.
Dukie has a good write up on his disco's in his build thread...
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Drill a hole in the bolt behind the nut and slide in a tine pin? I think that's what it's called, it's like a giant hair pin you use to secure hitch pins. There's actually a set of home brew quick discos that replace the bolt with that method.
Cotter pin.
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Originally Posted by lowrange2
They allow you to extend your sway bar links for accommodate the lift and they allow you to easily unhook the links for off-roading.
Whats the purpose of unhooking them when off-roading?
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Originally Posted by loyaltyXJ96

Whats the purpose of unhooking them when off-roading?
It allows the axles to articulate freely
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Hopefully this place is appropriate.. How high does an XJ sit with a 6.5'' lift on 33s? Garage door is 6'9, wondering if I'll need to take my rack off or not.
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Originally Posted by Parsnip
It allows the axles to articulate freely
Oh okay thank you
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Originally Posted by loyaltyXJ96
Whats the purpose of unhooking them when off-roading?
You gain more suspension articulation because the sway bar limits how far up your axle can travel because of the attached links...



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