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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 04:05 PM
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Ok so i want to run a 3in lift, and 31in tires, what will i need will i need gears? steering stabilizer? what i need?
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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 04:07 PM
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well i have a 92 xj with a 3in lift and i didnt have to change anything but shocks. but am running 33's
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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 04:14 PM
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no you"ll be fine im running a 3in. lift with 31 x10.50 r 15 and it rides fine just took around 1mpg off but its worth it. also what are you using for your lift? i just ran rough country add a leaf and shackle and fatbobs coil spacer up front
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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 04:17 PM
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well i just would like to do just do 31s haha
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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 04:23 PM
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i was lookin at a rustys 3in lift aal
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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 04:28 PM
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yeah you wont even need to change your shocks at least i didnt. but watch the back on that aal my leaf pack had some miles on it and when i added just the leaf it only went up about 2in and my front set an in higher so thats why i got new shackle to even it out
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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 04:37 PM
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well rustys lift kit comes with shocks.
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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 04:46 PM
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only other thing you'll need to change if you want to keep full functionality of your jeep is rims... need something with a little less backspacing than stock, otherwise they'll rub the Lower Control Arms when turned all the way. Crager Soft 8's with 4 inch back spacing are a nice choice
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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 04:48 PM
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my rims are not stock, not sure the brand.
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Old Jul 21, 2009 | 07:32 AM
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It's not the brand you need to worry about, it's the backspacing. The distance from the back of the the holes the lugs go through, to the edge of the rim that faces inwards. Or wheel spacers could be an option too.
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Old Jul 21, 2009 | 07:34 AM
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Originally Posted by grizzlypaugh
i was lookin at a rustys 3in lift aal
Do yourself a favor and get the full packs.
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Old Jul 21, 2009 | 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by grizzlypaugh
i was lookin at a rustys 3in lift aal
that's the kit i have, the AAL will sag in about 4 or 5 months, also rustys may seem cheeper but once they add there 5000000 $$ shipping charge it will be more expencive have you checked rough country?

Originally Posted by cjmass47
yeah you wont even need to change your shocks at least i didn't.
you will need new shocks at 3" the stock shocks are just about fully extended

Originally Posted by OnlyInMyXJ22
Do yourself a favor and get the full packs.
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i wish i would have listened when people told me this
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Old Jul 21, 2009 | 09:32 AM
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full pack kit is more money! and rough country i have checked cant remember prices.
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Old Jul 21, 2009 | 11:48 AM
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the rustys lift is 440 with full leafs and i couldn't find the rough country full leaf kit
i have the rustys lift with 180lbs coils and i love it it works great wheeling
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Old Jul 21, 2009 | 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by grizzlypaugh
full pack kit is more money! and rough country i have checked cant remember prices.
There is a reason it costs more...and a good reason.

Within 6 months, give or take, your rear leafs will begin to sag again more than likely. That is just what happens with AAL's. New leafs pretty much guarantee this won't happen.
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