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Old 05-03-2009, 05:46 PM
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looking for a cheap 2'' lift for my 98 any suggestions??
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Go shackles Blocks = BAD
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x2^ blocks suck they will almost always crack after a little
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Shackles should always be the first option, blocks or only good for show trucks.
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what about both?
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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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yeah e-bay or rough country have some good deals
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Lift Blocks + Lift Shackles + Worn Stock Springs = Counter arced or Tweaked Springs.
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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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Then blocks will still cause mad wheel hop.....unless you plan on putting traction bars into your budget, too.
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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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im running 38.5 super swamper boggers, you think they will make it worse?
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The RC system is good order it directly from them they will hook you up
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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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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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