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Old Jan 14, 2009 | 04:45 AM
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I have a 1989 XJ with a 4.5" Lift. The lift is just to high for me. Should I buy a new shorter lift? Or can I modify this one?
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Old Jan 14, 2009 | 07:28 AM
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Why is it too high?
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Old Jan 14, 2009 | 08:07 AM
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Ya why is it to talk? As for modifying it, not a good idea, your not dealing with a mini-truck. If it's to tall either buy a lower lift or find someone that has a lower lift to trade with you.
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Old Jan 14, 2009 | 09:15 AM
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It also depends on the lift that is installed..Example if you have 3" leafs and coils with shackles and spacers added you could remove the spacers and get stock shackles. So we basically need more details of the lift as to what kind and what components. So if you know the details let us know and we can help out a bit more.
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Old Jan 14, 2009 | 10:03 AM
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where ya from, I will trade with ya, 3 in lift less than a year old.
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Old Jan 14, 2009 | 10:37 AM
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Wojoe, your XJ looks pretty sweet the way it is. I would just put the word out that you're looking to trade for a lower lift. I'm sure you'll have no problem finding somebody to trade lifts with you.
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Old Jan 14, 2009 | 02:49 PM
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Thanks for all the feed back so far.
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