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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 01:42 AM
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Originally Posted by jeeperscreepers92

yeah i am pretty sure thats a thirty inch. are you puttin it on a stocker?
No clue what I'm doing yet lol. Want to buy 32s from someone, but I just don't have the money.
Old Nov 21, 2012 | 01:42 AM
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If so. then u should consider a lift too other wise your flex is not gonna have any clearance. or just cut the stock flares off
Old Nov 21, 2012 | 01:44 AM
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No clue what I'm doing yet lol. Want to buy 32s from someone, but I just don't have the money.
ehh i just read your sig. same vehicle right? if your goin 32s why not just get the thirty threes. i mean u already have the clearnace for them and 33s are only a lil bit more.
Old Nov 21, 2012 | 01:47 AM
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Originally Posted by jeeperscreepers92

ehh i just read your sig. same vehicle right? if your goin 32s why not just get the thirty threes. i mean u already have the clearnace for them and 33s are only a lil bit more.
They'll most likely rub.
Old Nov 21, 2012 | 01:56 AM
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Originally Posted by my89xj
They'll most likely rub.
ehhh true. if you get those Pick up lowering shackles from most parts stores i heard they actually give XJs two more inches of lift in the reer so u wont have rubbin back there. but how to get u level again is then an issue.....i would say replace your three inche in the front with a 5 inch but thats pricey.
Old Nov 21, 2012 | 02:04 AM
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Originally Posted by jeeperscreepers92

ehhh true. if you get those Pick up lowering shackles from most parts stores i heard they actually give XJs two more inches of lift in the reer so u wont have rubbin back there. but how to get u level again is then an issue.....i would say replace your three inche in the front with a 5 inch but thats pricey.
Yea. I just need to stumble upon some cheap 31s and call it a day.
Old Nov 21, 2012 | 02:10 AM
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Originally Posted by my89xj
Yea. I just need to stumble upon some cheap 31s and call it a day.
try discount tires. trust me. they arent the best but they are better then baldies... u could always try to find some 31 wrangler mts. I found a set of them at big O that would fit my jeep perfect for just 300 bucks. they were used but they had plenty of rubber left on them. and they were cheaper then the 400 dollar new cheapy street tires Big O tried sellin me...
Old Nov 21, 2012 | 03:02 AM
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Are the lower bushings in stock 98' xj rear shocks the same size as the lower bushings in the rear of JK shocks? I replaced my shocks with 2012 jk rubi shocks however the lower bushings need to be replaced. If they are the same size I can press them out of the stock height shocks and press them in the jk shocks. Any idea?
Old Nov 21, 2012 | 02:49 PM
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Ok I'm getting one of the three in the next couple days, either,

3" rough country with AAL.. $255
Or
3". Zone lift with AAL.. $300
Or
3" Rusty lift with AAl.. $365

Which one? Is there discount codes on them? How can I get free shipping with RC?

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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 02:57 PM
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Is this black steelie OEM, or was it just painted?
Old Nov 21, 2012 | 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by zombie jeep101
Ok I'm getting one of the three in the next couple days, either,

3" rough country with AAL.. $255
Or
3". Zone lift with AAL.. $300
Or
3" Rusty lift with AAl.. $365

Which one? Is there discount codes on them? How can I get free shipping with RC?
Rustys costs an arm and a led to ship to me. So I'd avoid them. Not bad parts just the shipping thing.

I have RC products not bad price or quality but I DONT have they're leaf springs which seems the biggest complaint.

I just ordered a spacer, boomerang shackles and BPE from Zone, got a great price through the guy in the vendor section who sells Zone. Maybe check that out.

Originally Posted by BimmerJeeper
Is this black steelie OEM, or was it just painted?
Painted or really dirty lol. I don't think the factory had any black steelies.
Old Nov 21, 2012 | 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by straightsixjeep
Are the lower bushings in stock 98' xj rear shocks the same size as the lower bushings in the rear of JK shocks? I replaced my shocks with 2012 jk rubi shocks however the lower bushings need to be replaced. If they are the same size I can press them out of the stock height shocks and press them in the jk shocks. Any idea?
They should probably work but you could get new bushings from AutoZone for $7/pair
Old Nov 21, 2012 | 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by DieselD
They should probably work but you could get new bushings from AutoZone for $7/pair
Thank you Il run up to the store.
Old Nov 21, 2012 | 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by DieselD

Rustys costs an arm and a led to ship to me. So I'd avoid them. Not bad parts just the shipping thing.

I have RC products not bad price or quality but I DONT have they're leaf springs which seems the biggest complaint.

I just ordered a spacer, boomerang shackles and BPE from Zone, got a great price through the guy in the vendor section who sells Zone. Maybe check that out.

Painted or really dirty lol. I don't think the factory had any black steelies.
Rustys is free shipping here for some
Reason. Idk what one to get
Old Nov 21, 2012 | 03:50 PM
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Rusty's has good springs. RC has decent everything except springs. I'd go Zone.



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