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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 08:46 PM
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4.10's for 31's What are you using to get those figures?

I have 31's on mine with the 3.55 and still have the power to roast the tires whenever I want. Of course it's a 5 speed, with an auto perhaps there's not enough power.
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 08:49 PM
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yeah, Im talking autos. sorry.
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Old Nov 18, 2008 | 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by offroadnut36
yeah, Im talking autos. sorry.
I have 31's right now and also have plenty of power to roast the tires. I dont understand where you are getting these facts.
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Old Nov 18, 2008 | 04:26 PM
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Am i going to have to buy new shocks if i do this add on? i might just go with one inch but still thinking about 2 inches. i currently have the skyjacker 3 inch kit with full packs in the rear. Do i need to get relocation brackets for my lower control arms? or longer lower control arms?
what do you guys recommend for lift height and other things i need to buy besides the spacers and shackles?
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 11:51 PM
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please help me out guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! what should i do??
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 09:01 AM
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Personally, I would go with adjustable lower control arm so you can dial in the ride you want, yea a bit more expensive, but you can tune you ride.

As far as shocks, you can use your current shocks, but if you flex it you might pop a shock, or the shocks will act as limiting straps for your flex. Use your current ones for a few months, and save up for the shocks you want. Just don't go flexing it too much.
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by JayM
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Personally, I would go with adjustable lower control arm so you can dial in the ride you want, yea a bit more expensive, but you can tune you ride.

As far as shocks, you can use your current shocks, but if you flex it you might pop a shock, or the shocks will act as limiting straps for your flex. Use your current ones for a few months, and save up for the shocks you want. Just don't go flexing it too much.
thanks jay!! will do buddy
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Old Nov 22, 2008 | 02:19 PM
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am i going to need a new track bar too??
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Old Nov 22, 2008 | 02:28 PM
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what do you guys think of these??
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=120335298616
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Old Nov 22, 2008 | 02:33 PM
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and this too?????

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Car-...1%7C240%3A1318
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Old Nov 22, 2008 | 08:54 PM
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anyone?
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Old Nov 22, 2008 | 09:12 PM
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Going from a 3" to a 5.5" lift I recommend you get adjustable upper and lower control arms. I started with a 4.5" lift with just aftermarket fixed lower control arms. I added a 1 3/4" spacer. my tires are too close to the rear of the wheel well, now, my tires are wearing FAST and my jeep acts wierd while turning. You will need to get an adjustable track bar. Don't go cheap on your tracj bar. That thing is so important to the safe operation of your XJ. I guess long story short is don't do what I did trying to save a buck. Do it right and your rig will ride good on the road and be a 4wheeling beast.
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Originally Posted by BuckB91XJ
Going from a 3" to a 5.5" lift I recommend you get adjustable upper and lower control arms. I started with a 4.5" lift with just aftermarket fixed lower control arms. I added a 1 3/4" spacer. my tires are too close to the rear of the wheel well, now, my tires are wearing FAST and my jeep acts wierd while turning. You will need to get an adjustable track bar. Don't go cheap on your tracj bar. That thing is so important to the safe operation of your XJ. I guess long story short is don't do what I did trying to save a buck. Do it right and your rig will ride good on the road and be a 4wheeling beast.
i am only going to 4.5 inch or 4 inch for the matter..... i think i am going to just get the longer lower controls arms and either re-drill my track bar or get that track bar relocation bracket.... anyone have anything against this?
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Old Nov 22, 2008 | 09:56 PM
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i do not have the money to buy adjustable upper and lower controls arms and an adjustable track bar. no way. thats like 500-700 dollars.
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