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Old 03-24-2015, 10:11 PM
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Only reason why I'd go to a double sheer would be that they help flex? but don't think it's noticeable on short arms. I sprayed that wd 40 lithium grease on it. But the winter does have some surface rust on it.
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Lithium grease is a good suggestion. I'm going to run this setup for a while, because I can't afford to upgrade it yet. Who knows, I might've just got a bad heim joint from the factory.
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Napa has a tie rod end for the re1600 to get you by but it's like $45 . I would go double shear... I love my core 4x4 setup. It uses a currie jj. Sucker is beef! Also be careful with iro 3 link..the alignment is questionable.
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Napa has a tie rod end for the re1600 to get you by but it's like $45 . I would go double shear... I love my core 4x4 setup. It uses a currie jj. Sucker is beef! Also be careful with iro 3 link..the alignment is questionable.
As well as a questionable design, and much lose in clearance from the low hanging arms.
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I'd done a bunch of research on long-arms.. and if I were going to do them I'd recommend Serious Offroad or TNT. But I've concluded you can get it done with 4.5" of lift and some adjustable short arms as well.

I have that Napa part number in my thread if you want that TRE for your RE1600.. that should keep you going!

Also I've had great luck with the heavy duty Green farm grease from Lucas. They sell it at OReillys.
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Right on, good info on the IRO long arms, I'll check out Serious off road. I lubed up the heim joint, and it's no longer squeaking, but I'd still like to get a double shear eventually. Thanks for the help! See you on Saturday Tony!
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Some updated pics for everyone
















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Looks like you're all ready! You'll have to fun w/o me on Sat.. With all this rain I'm going to pass on the mud bawgin'! I'll wait for it to dry out a bit more so my precious doesn't get swamped. lol
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I love how the milk crate is almost a staple in the trunk of a jeep
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Dude is that a vinyl floor or is it bed lined? If its vinyl where did you get it? Jeeps lookin good BTW. Its gonna look huge if you ever cut it! Cant wait to see more wheeling action this season. Good luck out there man.
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Dude is that a vinyl floor or is it bed lined? If its vinyl where did you get it? Jeeps lookin good BTW. Its gonna look huge if you ever cut it! Cant wait to see more wheeling action this season. Good luck out there man.
It is a vinyl floor! It's a police package XJ, so it came with it. Thank you for the compliments. I'm taking it wheeling on Saturday, and I'll definitely post pics and updates of that.
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Originally Posted by Tony_SS
Looks like you're all ready! You'll have to fun w/o me on Sat.. With all this rain I'm going to pass on the mud bawgin'! I'll wait for it to dry out a bit more so my precious doesn't get swamped. lol
WHAAAAT???? Gotta get that thing dirty man. Kinda the point, right? Get pics of those nice graphics with mud splattered all over them.....just mess'n with ya. With all the rain, it's definitely gonna be sloppy. It shouldn't be as bad as a couple weeks ago though.

I'm gonna throw a sprinkler under both of ours Sunday for a while, then spray away everything with a hose once it's all loosened up. Got the idea from a guy who rolls with the hardcore mud hole crowd.
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It is a vinyl floor! It's a police package XJ, so it came with it. Thank you for the compliments. I'm taking it wheeling on Saturday, and I'll definitely post pics and updates of that.
You meeting up at the QT on 141 tomorrow morning? We were gonna head down tonight, but daughter has to work. So we'll be at the QT at 6:45ish.
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You meeting up at the QT on 141 tomorrow morning? We were gonna head down tonight, but daughter has to work. So we'll be at the QT at 6:45ish.
Yeah, It would be cool to caravan to the run. I'll try to be at QT between 6:45 and 7am. It's the QT at 141 and 44, right? I can't wait to put my lockers to the test, should be a great time!
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I just looked it up and saw that it's at 21 and 141 at 7am, I'll be there!


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