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Old Apr 1, 2010 | 11:20 PM
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how do i tell what axles i have? dana 30,35,40 or the 8.25
what other ones are there and what are the best?

for a lift kit i was lookin at a rubricon 3.5 express :
http://www.rubiconexpress.com/Suspen...px?part=RE6025

does anyone have this? pics would be appreciated
also is there anything i need to know before doing this?? besides spraying down everything with pb blaster?
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Old Apr 1, 2010 | 11:41 PM
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you'll more than likely have either d35 or chrysler 8.25. going kinda pricey on the lift, aren't you?
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Old Apr 1, 2010 | 11:45 PM
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thats the same lift i just bought. it should be here on the 8th.
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Old Apr 1, 2010 | 11:51 PM
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you'll more than likely have either d35 or chrysler 8.25. going kinda pricey on the lift, aren't you?
it is really pricey but i have friends that say rc's or rustys arnt that great.. ill never know untill i try em.. >.< from what ive read elseware on this forum the express kits are really nice..


and i totaly forgot to add in..
96 xj 4.0 I6
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ax-15
mabey that might help you guys help me figure out what i have.. (:
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Old Apr 1, 2010 | 11:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Allusion
it is really pricey but i have friends that say rc's or rustys arnt that great.. ill never know untill i try em.. >.< from what ive read elseware on this forum the express kits are really nice..
I have RC and i can tell you, it's great. never had experience with Rubicon Express though.
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Old Apr 1, 2010 | 11:54 PM
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that kinda dough id go old man emu. They are best ride for the buck and i have never heard one bad word uttered about them.

and if you go with the doestchs they are cheaper off of there site then what they are listed there. and for some reason the last 2 sets of shocks i got from them seem to be an inch shorter than what i was after. (not dt 3000s)
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Old Apr 1, 2010 | 11:57 PM
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you probably have d35.
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Old Apr 1, 2010 | 11:58 PM
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I have RC and i can tell you, it's great. never had experience with Rubicon Express though.
i will look more into it.. mabey i will go with rc's cuz of the price.. ill shop around a bit more and see what i can dig up..

this is for a DD.. whats onroad ride feel like?
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Old Apr 2, 2010 | 12:07 AM
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does anyone know where i can find this:
http://store.fatbobsgarage.com/rough...001-p7848.aspx

with full leaf packs? i cant seem to find it anywhere..
rc's 4.5 inch

anyone run this lift?
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Old Apr 2, 2010 | 12:11 AM
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if you want rough country stuff why not just call rough country or use their site
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Old Apr 2, 2010 | 12:14 AM
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Originally Posted by posjeepxj
if you want rough country stuff why not just call rough country or use their site
never thought of it.. would be the best of ideas..

thanks for imput guys
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Old Apr 2, 2010 | 12:14 AM
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mine is RC 4.5, but it's hybrid. it rides wonderful on the road. the only part that sucks is the shocks. i got the nitro 9000 and then i found out that they suck. if you get the RC kit, try to get the hydro 8000 or 9000.
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Old Apr 2, 2010 | 12:37 AM
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i think most rc kits come with hydro 8000 shocks.

thanks alot guys for the help. i will be makeing a build thread later on. hopefuly it turns out even 1/2 as decent as what ive seen on here..
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Old Apr 2, 2010 | 12:42 AM
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just don't panic as soon as something goes wrong. put down the wrench, wipe your hands, pop open a fresh brewski, get in front of the keyboard and ask for some advice. anything that can possibly happen to you, has definitely happened to someone in the forum and they can help you fix it efficiently.
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Old Apr 2, 2010 | 06:46 AM
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I have looked at a lot of lifts and I am planning on rusty's lift for my ride
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