Out with the old IN with th new
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Out with the old IN with th new
I am no stranger to the xj but i am new to this web site I sold my 97 xj 2 years ago because i bought an 06 silverado for work.Long story short I regret selling it everyday
4.5 superlift rear leaf with rc adjustable shackles
front rc 4.5 coil
skyjacker stainless braided brakelines
custom tube bumper
cooper discover stt 31x10.50
trimed fenders
so I bought a 97 xj and I wana go big this time so I know i wana go 6.5 or bigger (4yrs ago u couldnt find ne thing besides 4.5 or less or it was a rustys 8 inch now the market is flooded with so many options)
If i do a RC 6.5 do I need an sye kit or can I get away with out it as long as I lower the T_case bracket
Also do I need new d-shafts? or is that only with 8 or bigger
Any and all info will be great
4.5 superlift rear leaf with rc adjustable shackles
front rc 4.5 coil
skyjacker stainless braided brakelines
custom tube bumper
cooper discover stt 31x10.50
trimed fenders
so I bought a 97 xj and I wana go big this time so I know i wana go 6.5 or bigger (4yrs ago u couldnt find ne thing besides 4.5 or less or it was a rustys 8 inch now the market is flooded with so many options)
If i do a RC 6.5 do I need an sye kit or can I get away with out it as long as I lower the T_case bracket
Also do I need new d-shafts? or is that only with 8 or bigger
Any and all info will be great
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I am no stranger to the xj but i am new to this web site I sold my 97 xj 2 years ago because i bought an 06 silverado for work.Long story short I regret selling it everyday
4.5 superlift rear leaf with rc adjustable shackles
front rc 4.5 coil
skyjacker stainless braided brakelines
custom tube bumper
cooper discover stt 31x10.50
trimed fenders
so I bought a 97 xj and I wana go big this time so I know i wana go 6.5 or bigger (4yrs ago u couldnt find ne thing besides 4.5 or less or it was a rustys 8 inch now the market is flooded with so many options)
If i do a RC 6.5 do I need an sye kit or can I get away with out it as long as I lower the T_case bracket
Also do I need new d-shafts? or is that only with 8 or bigger
Any and all info will be great
4.5 superlift rear leaf with rc adjustable shackles
front rc 4.5 coil
skyjacker stainless braided brakelines
custom tube bumper
cooper discover stt 31x10.50
trimed fenders
so I bought a 97 xj and I wana go big this time so I know i wana go 6.5 or bigger (4yrs ago u couldnt find ne thing besides 4.5 or less or it was a rustys 8 inch now the market is flooded with so many options)
If i do a RC 6.5 do I need an sye kit or can I get away with out it as long as I lower the T_case bracket
Also do I need new d-shafts? or is that only with 8 or bigger
Any and all info will be great
RC isn't bad, for the price their LA is worth it. I would also suggest looking into Ironrockoffroad.com. They have good LA radius arm kits for a fair price. Their quality and customer service is an A.
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I did a Rustys 4.5 spring pack with a 1" T case drop....I have a little vibration but not bad,,,new Ujoints will prolly fix that. Anything over 4.5 will need SYE
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i have a rusty's 5" with a 2"bb on top of it and i have the rusty's extended slip yoke and it has worked great for me now i havnt done any crawling with my rig but as far as the mudding and mild trail type stuff its worked great no vib in the drive line
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Np242 w/ the 8.25 combo or something? Every rig is different but most that get the extra inch or two without vibes if from the extra inch or two off the yoke or case length in these. And yes to go crawling any incline would call your DS and case a day right then and there lol.
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Np242 w/ the 8.25 combo or something? Every rig is different but most that get the extra inch or two without vibes if from the extra inch or two off the yoke or case length in these. And yes to go crawling any incline would call your DS and case a day right then and there lol.
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Whats the shift pattern..
Np207: 2H - 4H - N - 4L (84-87)
Np231: 2H - 4H - N - 4L (87-01)
Np242: 2wd - 4part-time - 4full-time - N - 4LO
Np228/Np229: 4Hi full-time - N - 4Lo part-time