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Old 12-29-2012, 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by bhennessee1
Yea, you could get zone, or rustys, or iron rock offroad. but just for the love of god, don't waste your money on rough country. But with the 3.5 inch rubicon express kit my shackle angle is good, and my back end is only about a half inch higher than the front. I've had the kit on for about 10 months.
About what is your shackle angle? I've heard that it's around 70°.
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Originally Posted by Teej

About what is your shackle angle? I've heard that it's around 70°.
I haven't put a protractor on it but its probably about 60 degrees, it's not perfect but it's not bad, and I have only wheeled it twice since I put the lift on, so the leave are not fully broken in yet.
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Originally Posted by bhennessee1
I haven't put a protractor on it but its probably about 60 degrees, it's not perfect but it's not bad, and I have only wheeled it twice since I put the lift on, so the leave are not fully broken in yet.
Okay, sweet! Thanks for the help.
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or should i get the 4.5"rc lift? i have a 99 and will more than likely need to get a SYE etc.... does 3 inches even look that noticeable? ive seen pics and all but idk
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Originally Posted by 01Cherokee_Sport
or should i get the 4.5"rc lift? i have a 99 and will more than likely need to get a SYE etc.... does 3 inches even look that noticeable? ive seen pics and all but idk
Go 4.5 you'll want to go bigger
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Go 4.5 you'll want to go bigger
im on a tight budget sorta, i still have to get tires and rims too.... plus i have another cherokee i use to dd.
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Originally Posted by 01Cherokee_Sport
or should i get the 4.5"rc lift? i have a 99 and will more than likely need to get a SYE etc.... does 3 inches even look that noticeable? ive seen pics and all but idk
You should not buy rough country, ask around. Most of the people who have their kits will tell you that their leaf springs aren't long enough their bushings wear out super fast, and their tie rid ends suck. You will spend more money fixing an rc lift than buying a quality lift.
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Originally Posted by bhennessee1
You should not buy rough country, ask around. Most of the people who have their kits will tell you that their leaf springs aren't long enough their bushings wear out super fast, and their tie rid ends suck. You will spend more money fixing an rc lift than buying a quality lift.
im not gonna be doing anything too extreme just some moderate trails, mostly pavement driving, with the occasional off road adventure
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why do you want a bigger lift? i have the RC3" and i have awesome flex on 33's and ive ran 35's before
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why do you want a bigger lift? i have the RC3" and i have awesome flex on 33's and ive ran 35's before
i dont want it...i was just thinking that 3" wouldnt be even noticeable. im going with the 3" regardless.
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Originally Posted by 01Cherokee_Sport

i dont want it...i was just thinking that 3" wouldnt be even noticeable. im going with the 3" regardless.
Pudgy Fingers xj 3" on 32s

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Originally Posted by my89xj
Pudgy Fingers xj 3" on 32s

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Originally Posted by 01Cherokee_Sport

i like it.
I think he's at 5" now. Not sure. But its a sick xj
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Originally Posted by my89xj
I think he's at 5" now. Not sure. But its a sick xj
yeah. if i sell my white xj ill have more money to put into the lift and tires but the white one is my baby, my first car i bought, i take care of it more than i do myself.
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