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Old 08-10-2009, 11:52 PM
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I need shocks...and front brake lines. If anyone has them for sale cheap used or not used or has any ideas. I need front and rear. I was looking at porcs new ones with 14.5 inches travel. Also if anyone has any ideas to help my flex. Im all ears. Willing to listen

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You can get 1995 yj brake lines front and rear from napa for about 17 a piece, plus relocating your brackets will also give u more, however I'm not sure if this will even be long enough for you at 7.5 inches. They are 3 to 4 inches longer than stock. I think they will be tho.

As far as flex sway bars off? Are your shocks made for that much lift? If not they will limit you. Plus I don't think that pallet is challenging you suspension much once on the trails you will see your sus really flex.
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Or test the flex on an end bericade, & get out to see if ur lower control arms are maxed out in travel!!!
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You can get 1995 yj brake lines front and rear from napa for about 17 a piece, plus relocating your brackets will also give u more, however I'm not sure if this will even be long enough for you at 7.5 inches. They are 3 to 4 inches longer than stock. I think they will be tho.

As far as flex sway bars off? Are your shocks made for that much lift? If not they will limit you. Plus I don't think that pallet is challenging you suspension much once on the trails you will see your sus really flex.
no the shocks are not made for the amount i have and yes i know the pallet sucks, but i dont really wanna go offroad until i got new brake lines so i dont tear them.
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You should consider getting Pro Comp MX6s... I have heard many great things about them and am hoping to get some myself this winter along with the lift...
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you would want to run a 10-12" shock at that height

and bumpstop properly of course
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at that height you should have either long arms or lca drop brackets your lcas are definitely limiting you r flex they are almost at there limits just sitting there
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Originally Posted by jd4x426
at that height you should have either long arms or lca drop brackets your lcas are definitely limiting you r flex they are almost at there limits just sitting there
uhm...i have rcs adjustable controls arms upper and lowers for 6-8 inches of lift
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Originally Posted by ktmracer419
you would want to run a 10-12" shock at that height

and bumpstop properly of course
what do you think my rti score should be around>?
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i dont care enough for rti scores to ever look into them or even measure.

its just a number
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