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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 01:04 PM
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If it were me I would avoid the use of blocks, instead I would go with a longer shackle as that will ultimately help you rather then a block which may ultimately hurt you.
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 01:10 PM
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well I got 2" shackles on there already. How much bigger can they go.
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by JeepersCreepers
well I got 2" shackles on there already. How much bigger can they go.
Thats pretty much it.

After that its bigger springs or blocks. And when you get blocks, your also usually putting on bigger u-bolts.

I "try" to avoid blocks but have used the 2" blocks in the past. Also have welded on 1" plates on my D60 axle. Sometimes ya gots to do what ya gots to do.
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 02:01 PM
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I was thinking about just getting a 1" block for the back. not much at all. I just hate it sitting low in the back. It bugs me knowing its sitting low.
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 02:58 PM
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Are you sure its sitting low? There cherokee is deceiving that way and doesnt really look like its high enough in the back but in reality it is to spec.
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 03:13 PM
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im pretty sure its sitting lower in the back. its only about a 1/2 and inch lower in the back.
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 03:36 PM
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I know its all up to individual preferance but i personally think the stance of your rig is good, I wish mine looked like that. Mine is to level for me , I like a slight rake to the rear , just my 2cents
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 04:22 PM
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I would like my rear level or slightly taller.
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by JeepersCreepers
I would like my rear level or slightly taller.
Mine sits lower in the front and it's driving me crazy! So maybe we could switch then..lol

Got some spacers to go up front just havent had a chance to put them on yet.
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 11:45 PM
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Get a heavy winch bumper and mount (dedede) a winch on iut.
THAT will even out your stance.
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 11:52 PM
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So true. I plan on it.
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Old Aug 16, 2008 | 02:58 PM
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Well guys im changing out my upper and lower ball joints and all the tie rod ends. Wow what a pain in the *****. I can feel a big difference between the old ball joints and new ball joints. I hope this helps with my death wobble somewhat. I know it wont completely go away till i get a new track bar and alignment.
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Old Aug 16, 2008 | 03:49 PM
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Well I just got done taking a test drive and WOW what a big difference. I only drove it about a mile but it could feel it when i got it up to 50. it was a whole lot smoother. Now all i need is a track bar and alignment and get my tire balanced on the car.
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Old Aug 16, 2008 | 06:45 PM
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Well I drove home and It drove soo smooth. I still have a small wobble after 50mph. But Im hoping to get the track bar next week and have everything completely done the end of next week. Now the only problem I seem to be having is the back feels loose now. what could that be???
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by JeepersCreepers
hmmm. I have to figure out what to do. thank god i own 2 vehicles. I hate to park the jeep till i can get it fixed.

you might need offset upper ball joints I have some brand new ones still in the box they work for camber. I paid $240.00 for mine will sell them for $200.00 and I will ship.
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