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10-25-2016, 11:52 PM
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10-27-2016, 12:53 AM
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I have a 2001 xj with 3' spacers in the front and 2.5" shackles in the back. Im adding 4.5" coil springs next week for a total of about 8", 7" after the coils settle of coarse. My question is what is the minimum/ most important things needed as far as drop brackets, shock extensions, etc? I am 17 and do not have the money to buy everything immediatly 
so what do i absolutely need for the xj to function correctly and what can wait a couple days before modifying.
so what do i absolutely need for the xj to function correctly and what can wait a couple days before modifying.
10-27-2016, 11:18 AM
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10-27-2016, 11:49 AM
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And for that matter, if you want to save your flares, just go with 31s. The differrence in size from 32s to 31s is minimal, but that's even less a chance of rubbing. Plus there's more options for tires
10-27-2016, 12:14 PM
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I saw you have a 4.5" lift. What wheels are you running currently. Can use that as a starting point. How aggressive the stance is will always be a personal preference. But with fitting most aftermarket options are going to work. Width matters. My personal preference is a 15x8 with around a -19mm offset.
10-27-2016, 03:18 PM
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I just posted this in my build, and it might be a stupid question, but is there anything special I should do for storing tires? I just got a set of 4 Duratracs, and they aren't mounted to wheels yet. I hope to mount and install them as soon as possible, but there is a possibility that they can sit for a couple months. Can they stay in the garage or should I try and bring them inside? Should I put them in bags? I know it sounds funny, but I want to make sure they're good if they sit for a couple months.
Also, what do you guys recommend for balancing (they're 31's)? Road Force? Balancing beads? I want to make sure these ride smooth and don't wear funny like my BFG's.
Also, what do you guys recommend for balancing (they're 31's)? Road Force? Balancing beads? I want to make sure these ride smooth and don't wear funny like my BFG's.
10-27-2016, 03:43 PM
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I just posted this in my build, and it might be a stupid question, but is there anything special I should do for storing tires? I just got a set of 4 Duratracs, and they aren't mounted to wheels yet. I hope to mount and install them as soon as possible, but there is a possibility that they can sit for a couple months. Can they stay in the garage or should I try and bring them inside? Should I put them in bags? I know it sounds funny, but I want to make sure they're good if they sit for a couple months.
Also, what do you guys recommend for balancing (they're 31's)? Road Force? Balancing beads? I want to make sure these ride smooth and don't wear funny like my BFG's.
Also, what do you guys recommend for balancing (they're 31's)? Road Force? Balancing beads? I want to make sure these ride smooth and don't wear funny like my BFG's.
10-27-2016, 03:47 PM
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Thanks! Are they fine in the cold? We can get as low as -30 with wind chill here in the winter. I currently have them stacked 2 high on some cardboard in the garage.
10-27-2016, 03:59 PM
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10-27-2016, 04:10 PM
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10-27-2016, 04:18 PM
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