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Old May 3, 2009 | 05:46 PM
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looking for a cheap 2'' lift for my 98 any suggestions??
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Old May 3, 2009 | 05:47 PM
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Go shackles Blocks = BAD
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Old May 3, 2009 | 06:27 PM
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x2^ blocks suck they will almost always crack after a little
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Old May 3, 2009 | 06:45 PM
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Shackles should always be the first option, blocks or only good for show trucks.
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Old May 3, 2009 | 06:54 PM
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what about both?
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Old May 3, 2009 | 06:59 PM
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thanx guys shackles it is anyone know where i can get a good deal on a 2'' buget deal
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Old May 3, 2009 | 07:08 PM
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yeah e-bay or rough country have some good deals
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Old May 3, 2009 | 07:11 PM
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Lift Blocks + Lift Shackles + Worn Stock Springs = Counter arced or Tweaked Springs.
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Old May 3, 2009 | 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by BuckB91XJ
Lift Blocks + Lift Shackles + Worn Stock Springs = Counter arced or Tweaked Springs.
i dont got stock springs
just look at my profile album
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Old May 3, 2009 | 07:17 PM
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Then blocks will still cause mad wheel hop.....unless you plan on putting traction bars into your budget, too.
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Old May 3, 2009 | 07:22 PM
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just found a rc 1.75-2'' lift??? any good??? also how difficult is this to do?? anything i should know before i start doing it
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Old May 3, 2009 | 07:23 PM
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im running 38.5 super swamper boggers, you think they will make it worse?
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Old May 3, 2009 | 07:38 PM
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The RC system is good order it directly from them they will hook you up
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Old May 3, 2009 | 07:50 PM
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blocks are fine and cheaper put them in, they dont hurt nothing, yeah you get axel wrap, yeah you get bent springs, yeah you cant run a sway bar with them, but who cares its a cherokee, they are a dime a dozen build them a dime a dozen.
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Old May 3, 2009 | 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by bigbadxj
Shackles should always be the first option, blocks or only good for show trucks.
Not always!! If you have too much arch in your rear springs then you won't get any flex. When I lift mine to 7-8 inches I plan on using 1 1/2-2 inch blocks AND traction bars (or just go to coils...)
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