4.5 rc flex
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4.5 rc flex
i just installed a brandnew 4.5 rc lift and decided to test wheel it. i did not get much flex out of it at all, is that being just because it is a new lift and i have to let it settle in?
does anyone get good flex out of these kits?
does anyone get good flex out of these kits?
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Do you still have the sway bar in if so dissconect it or get quick dissconects that will help you alot with flexing off road
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dont have swaybar disconnects. they are the solid pieces that come with the kit. that pretty much answeres my own question almost. ill order some discos and see how big of a diffrence there is.
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dont waste ur money on discos there is a thread on here to make 7 dollar discos and they are just as good as the hundred dollar ones
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you also have to let the springs settle in. had a buddy with a RC lift and it was stiff and didn't flex much after a year of wheeling it. Disco's will help out
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What control arms did you get? I have the Xtreme kit with the X-Flex upper and lower arms. Mine can flex more than ive ever seen any short arm XJ flex. Of coarse this is with no rear sway bar and the swaybar disconnected up front. I have had mine installed for almost a year and the front is nice and flexy but the rear is still pretty stiff.
Also, get rid of the RC shocks! Mine ride like a war wagon. I will be going bilstein as soon as money allows!
Also, get rid of the RC shocks! Mine ride like a war wagon. I will be going bilstein as soon as money allows!
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X2 on the shocks. Mine flexes pretty well up front with the sway bar discos. The rear has no sway bar but is still a little stiff after a year and a half
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hheh.. i have no rear sway bar and i cant tell the diffrence, i dont even notice its gone. altho i never really go over 45 cuz of DW. i got parts comein in for that but ill try to "make" discos or just r&i them all the time. i dont know if that would work the same but i figure i could just carry some tools anyways while im out wheelin.. as for new shocks.. i want to actualy see how these things ride. i know rcs arnt the best but i might be able to deal with them for a little while before spending money on new ones. what are good names for about 200$ or so.. anyone got any ideas?
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This is probably a dumb question but its been puzzling me for awhile. When flexing in the front one tire is tucked all the way in the wheel well so what would be the point in disconnects if one wheel wont go any higher the other wheel cant go any lower right? Sorry if this sounds confusing.
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This is probably a dumb question but its been puzzling me for awhile. When flexing in the front one tire is tucked all the way in the wheel well so what would be the point in disconnects if one wheel wont go any higher the other wheel cant go any lower right? Sorry if this sounds confusing.
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This is probably a dumb question but its been puzzling me for awhile. When flexing in the front one tire is tucked all the way in the wheel well so what would be the point in disconnects if one wheel wont go any higher the other wheel cant go any lower right? Sorry if this sounds confusing.
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i dont get close to full flex and my tires wont get tucked under the wheel well because of the swaybar. discos allow you to get more flex then if your swaybar was connected with solid links like mine. the swaybar limits flexing for the use of onroad and highway driveing. when you try to flex with solid links, alot of pressure is put on the sway bar and not allowing it to flex as much.
Anyone have pics of flex with swaybar in and off so we can put this to bed?