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Old Mar 25, 2010 | 09:47 PM
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Default Plans for better front end flex

So my plan is to gain some more flex out of my front suspension. Here is the list of new things to buy, does this sound good or am I leaving parts out?
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- RC Long Arm Kit
- RC Trac Bar
- JCR Offroad 1 Ton Steering
- Hockey Puck bumstops
- Longer shocks as per Ktmracer's bumpstop and longer shock method.
- Longer brake lines

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Old Mar 25, 2010 | 09:49 PM
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With more articulation, you'll want to install some longer brake hoses. 1995 Jeep Wrangler brake hoses are 3 inches longer than stock and are relatively cheap. Wouldn't want to tear a brake hose on the trail
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Old Mar 25, 2010 | 09:50 PM
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hockey puck bumpstops are going to limit your flex, not help it.
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Old Mar 25, 2010 | 09:50 PM
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Forgot to add that to the list, thanks.


As for the pucks, not according to this-
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/low...ks-tips-32980/
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Old Mar 25, 2010 | 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by CheapCherokee
hockey puck bumpstops are going to limit your flex, not help it.
not true. they limit up travel but also provide a point to push off of to give other side more down travel
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Old Mar 25, 2010 | 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by pfcstone777
Forgot to add that to the list, thanks.


As for the pucks, not according to this-
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/low...ks-tips-32980/
beat me by seconds
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Old Mar 25, 2010 | 09:55 PM
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ooooohhhh i see how they work now. haha, my bad, i totally thought they would limit articulation until i read that thread.
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Old Mar 25, 2010 | 10:02 PM
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which RC tracbar?
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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 07:41 AM
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I was looking at this one since I dont have a dropped pitman arm-
http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep_xtras_trac-bar.html
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