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Old 11-30-2009, 10:36 AM
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do i need a special lift for my 2wd xj or will all lift kits fit? on roughcountry.com it doesnt allow me to choose 2wd lift kits
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Same as 4wd.
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Pretty much the same - call RC - mines 2 wd. 4.5" RC, don't do add a leafs. you will sag! You can see I got some sag goin on...full leaf pacs soon.
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Pretty much the same - call RC - mines 2 wd. 4.5" RC, don't do add a leafs. you will sag! You can see I got some sag goin on...full leaf pacs soon.
so what should i do cuz im looking to lift my 2wd xj too. rear spring?
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coils up front, full lewaf packs in the rear. If you plan on wheelin' it, I'd recommend a locking diff for the rear since it's 2wd.
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Pretty much the same - call RC - mines 2 wd. 4.5" RC, don't do add a leafs. you will sag! You can see I got some sag goin on...full leaf pacs soon.
That puppy is sahweeeet. Is the rear locked?
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coils up front, full lewaf packs in the rear. If you plan on wheelin' it, I'd recommend a locking diff for the rear since it's 2wd.
hey lets say im going for a better stance but i will be wheelin it every once in awhile. so i should get add a leaf but everybody telling me to get rear springs...
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Originally Posted by Crazycaraudio
hey lets say im going for a better stance but i will be wheelin it every once in awhile. so i should get add a leaf but everybody telling me to get rear springs...
Full leafs, 3inch with 31's will give u a nice look. Since not big into wheeling dont worrie about a locker.
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ok thanks xjdirtbath, but if i wanted to do wheeling would i be fine?
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It really depnds on what type of wheeling you're talking about. Mud - most defintiely get a locker. Rock obstacles, I'd get a locker. Mild trails that are mainly dirt/gravel with some rocks, you should be fine without a rear locker, but make sure you have recovery points and equipment just in case whether you've got a locker or not.

x2 on a 3" lift with 31's. You'll get a nice stance and full leaf packs int eh rear won't sag as quick.
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