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Old Apr 20, 2010 | 10:53 AM
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i wanna lift my xj to fit 30" wheels, maybe mess around trails little mud..
I'm trying to save a little cash here and there but not into buying crap, so anyway i found the hammerhead 2" kit on ebay for 73.00, but skyjacker makes a kit for about 100 more. Is it worth getting the SJ kit for the money..

for my purposes is it worth getting the 3" sus lift

2nd whata you guys think of Skyjacker's 7000 hydro shocks or the 8000 nitro??
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Old Apr 20, 2010 | 11:28 AM
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For about 270 you can get a Rough Country a full 3" suspension kit thats really easy to install, i'd say go for that.
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Old Apr 20, 2010 | 11:43 AM
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nice set up..... i'll give it a shot..

thanks
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Old Apr 20, 2010 | 11:47 AM
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I wouldnt waste my money on a 2" bb or aal 3" kit, if you can save up for a full leaf kit
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Old Apr 20, 2010 | 04:30 PM
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thanks Bob.. eventhough im not doing anything crazy, mostly just for "looKs" with some occasional "wild hair" trails... what are the benefits?? Any recommended kits?
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Old Apr 20, 2010 | 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by penguinmac
thanks Bob.. eventhough im not doing anything crazy, mostly just for "looKs" with some occasional "wild hair" trails... what are the benefits?? Any recommended kits?
The Rough Country kit with the full leaf packs works great for me. I run 31x10.5 tires and have no problems with it. The full packs will help you with the sag of the old springs rather than just adding another leaf to the stock packs. Plus it'll last longer that way.
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Old Apr 20, 2010 | 04:41 PM
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The Rough Country kit with the full leaf packs works great for me. I run 31x10.5 tires and have no problems with it. The full packs will help you with the sag of the old springs rather than just adding another leaf to the stock packs. Plus it'll last longer that way.
are you runnin the 3" lift...
on RC site the i only see the AAL lift... did u just chuck the extra leaf and bought the full leaf packs... Or is there another kit im not seein...
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Old Apr 20, 2010 | 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by penguinmac
are you runnin the 3" lift...
on RC site the i only see the AAL lift... did u just chuck the extra leaf and bought the full leaf packs... Or is there another kit im not seein...
I have the 3" kit and there's a extra option for the full leaf setup. Should be near the kit options on the bottom where you select which kit you want.
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