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11-27-2012, 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by brdavis9
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...which pretty much explains why the TJ rides so much better than the Cherokee on any and every surface we've been on.
Okay. So now I move on to the next part of my dilemma.
The rear leafs are shot. There's 150K (almost exactly) on the vehicle.
Since I'm going to pull the leafs, are the rear spring & shackle bushings also pretty standard candidates for replacement (i.e., are they a standard replacement item too, when you're replacing worn out rear springs)?
And if they are (and I'm going to go ahead and assume in advance of a confirmation it's probably doofuss-y to not replace 'em at the same time as new leafs), is there a reason for going with a greasable bushing kit over stock bushings? In other words, if the OEM bushings last as long as the springs anyways, is there still a point in paying more for greasable ones?
And what I think I'm seeing looking around online is there are greasable shackle kits and greasable spring bushing only kits. Is one or the other an advantage for longevity over plain ol' OEM style?
I'm going to assume the front coils likely aren't much better (if any, and maybe worse, since to my eyes and the level and the measurements the XJ appears almost level).
...but I'll get back to that issue later.
I think your tj might ride better because it has coils in the back. Its an 05 right?
11-28-2012, 12:31 AM
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I got my hankook 32's. going for a 4.5' lift. Zone or rough country. need advise ASAP
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11-28-2012, 12:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Condonsation
I got my hankook 32's. going for a 4.5' lift. Zone or rough country. need advise ASAP
There better then rc.
11-28-2012, 02:28 AM
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Yep. Zoneisbetter over all and worth the money. RC is a decent lift. but its more near the lower part of the "totem pole" its more for beginners who dont go rough trailing...i am actually gettin RC simply cuz i cant afford anything major yet and Idont go on any huge trails very often. I certainly dont try anything i KNOW my jeep cant handle ....yet
11-28-2012, 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by 99superjeep01
Hey I like my RC lift, I also love my Hankook's. Too bad they don't make them in 35x12.5x15 for when I get new tires 
Some people care more about quality, and some care more about cost. That's why there's a broad spectrum of companies.
As for his question, go Zone. Better than RC or Rusty's.
11-28-2012, 10:00 AM
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I got a pair of rancho 3" lift coils for my comanche yesterday, for free ninety nine. I was wondering if someone could tell me how much lift they actually gained with these springs? Also, im ordering the hells creek 1 ton springs for the rear. Now ive heard the ranchos will give between 2 1/4-2 3/4 of actual lift, and that the HC leafs will give 2-3 depending on currently spring crappyness, but id like some first hand knowledge. Any and all concerning these products will help greatly! Thanks
11-28-2012, 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by noXaddtheM
I got a pair of rancho 3" lift coils for my comanche yesterday, for free ninety nine. I was wondering if someone could tell me how much lift they actually gained with these springs? Also, im ordering the hells creek 1 ton springs for the rear. Now ive heard the ranchos will give between 2 1/4-2 3/4 of actual lift, and that the HC leafs will give 2-3 depending on currently spring crappyness, but id like some first hand knowledge. Any and all concerning these products will help greatly! Thanks
11-28-2012, 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by noXaddtheM
I got a pair of rancho 3" lift coils for my comanche yesterday, for free ninety nine. I was wondering if someone could tell me how much lift they actually gained with these springs? Also, im ordering the hells creek 1 ton springs for the rear. Now ive heard the ranchos will give between 2 1/4-2 3/4 of actual lift, and that the HC leafs will give 2-3 depending on currently spring crappyness, but id like some first hand knowledge. Any and all concerning these products will help greatly! Thanks
Bottom line, those 3" coils will probably make the front end higher, but an extended shackle will probably be enough to level it out because the rear was taller when it was new.
At 3", you're looking at shocks, track bar, and brake line relocation. If it's a short bed, I don't know about SYEs. With a long bed, the factory setup is good to ~8".
11-28-2012, 04:24 PM
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Can anyone give me some help with my post (#11804)
To adjust, center your Jeep over the axle, thread your track bar to the right length (to the bracket if it's centered), and put it into the axle side bracket.
11-28-2012, 04:42 PM
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Im a newb
Just bought a 92 xj a week ago. Dont know much about it yet but want to do alot of the work myself. What is the biggest tire I could but on it with no rubbing and without doing any trimming? I plan on putting a 1"-1 1/2" spacer to try to get bigger tires. I want to put a 3" lift on it as well. That said, whats a good lift kit package that will have all the parts I need to do the lift? A link to the lift kit would be great. Again, I want to do it myself so I just want to be sure I order something that has all the parts I need before I take it all apart. Thanks for your help
11-28-2012, 05:03 PM
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