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Old Oct 11, 2009 | 10:22 PM
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i will have to check. i think it has adjustable control arms tho. i really want 37's. would i just need to trim to fit them?
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Old Oct 11, 2009 | 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by stampaid4
i will have to check. i think it has adjustable control arms tho. i really want 37's. would i just need to trim to fit them?
Do you plan on upgradeing your axles to?
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Old Oct 11, 2009 | 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by stampaid4
i will have to check. i think it has adjustable control arms tho. i really want 37's. would i just need to trim to fit them?
Your stock axles are not up to 37s. You would need a chrysler 8.25 minimum or Dana 44 in the rear and new chrome moly front axle shafts in the front. And regear to at least 4.88 or 5.13 or you will thing you are driving a sick dog.
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Old Oct 11, 2009 | 10:36 PM
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but suspension wise i woulnt need anything?
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Old Oct 12, 2009 | 12:42 AM
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suspension while should be good but look into control arm drop brackets or it will be a rough ride, also good shocks will help

Also if you do not have a Slip Yoke Eliminator with CV Driveshaft,,, wouldnt recommend riding without it with 6" of lift
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Old Oct 12, 2009 | 01:07 AM
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man I have an 85 2 door thats not running, and I don't have 6" of lift in it. You scored with that deal. If the 85's got a 4.0 then keep it, but if it has the 2.8L then switch the lift over into the 94. I bought my 2.8L in exactly the same condition, minus the lift, with the needing a new fuel pump, pouring gas in the carb to show that it runs thing...aaand I've been pouring money into for things that are lame ever since
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Old Oct 12, 2009 | 01:04 PM
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i will look into those control arm drop brackets. any idea where a good place to find them will be?


Originally Posted by humboldt2door
man I have an 85 2 door thats not running, and I don't have 6" of lift in it. You scored with that deal. If the 85's got a 4.0 then keep it, but if it has the 2.8L then switch the lift over into the 94. I bought my 2.8L in exactly the same condition, minus the lift, with the needing a new fuel pump, pouring gas in the carb to show that it runs thing...aaand I've been pouring money into for things that are lame ever since
ya is has the 2.8L so i will most likely be switching it over. i have heard noting but bad things about that motor.
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Old Oct 12, 2009 | 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by stampaid4
i will look into those control arm drop brackets. any idea where a good place to find them will be?




ya is has the 2.8L so i will most likely be switching it over. i have heard noting but bad things about that motor.
I would go with the rough country drop brackets..
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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 09:15 AM
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i have the rough country cad brackets and the are pretty stout and installation is pretty simple no wielding just some drilling
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