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Old Aug 6, 2013 | 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by SoCalxJ4.0
I think that is what most kits show on their specs. Don't forget bumpstops.
thanks because I know RC says 3.75 but I didn't think a quarter inch would do a world of difference. and I already have them in the shopping cart, as soon as i get the money for the lift.
Old Aug 6, 2013 | 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by trojanchrokee

thanks because I know RC says 3.75 but I didn't think a quarter inch would do a world of difference. and I already have them in the shopping cart, as soon as i get the money for the lift.
Probably rub on lca's. adjust steering stops. But I prefer a deeper backspace. A lil wider gives a lil more stability.
Old Aug 6, 2013 | 10:40 AM
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Does anyone know what is so bad with the t-case drop spacers provided with thr RC kit? What bad things do they do/cause and why use or not use them?
Old Aug 6, 2013 | 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by trojanchrokee
Does anyone know what is so bad with the t-case drop spacers provided with thr RC kit? What bad things do they do/cause and why use or not use them?
Goodness.

The put excess stress on your motor mounts. You are lifting to gain clearance, it's counter-productive to drop it in the center. It's a band-aid for the issue.
Old Aug 6, 2013 | 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by SoCalxJ4.0
Goodness.

The put excess stress on your motor mounts. You are lifting to gain clearance, it's counter-productive to drop it in the center. It's a band-aid for the issue.
that's what I thought, didn't mean to ruffle your feathers and get ya all hot and bothered.
Old Aug 6, 2013 | 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by trojanchrokee

that's what I thought, didn't mean to ruffle your feathers and get ya all hot and bothered.
Not ruffled or upset. Lol. No offense, but if you are asking questions like this, how are you able to give answers? For example, tire pressure? That's all.
Old Aug 6, 2013 | 12:26 PM
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Could anyone recommend a good radiator fan replacement? I'm looking to remove the current(broken) electric fan and replace with something more powerful, maybe with a dual fan setup.. but not looking to spend a bunch, of course. I don't mind some extra work to make something fit, just looking for thoughts on a good fan replacement.
Thanks.
Old Aug 6, 2013 | 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by zimbobwye
Could anyone recommend a good radiator fan replacement? I'm looking to remove the current(broken) electric fan and replace with something more powerful, maybe with a dual fan setup.. but not looking to spend a bunch, of course. I don't mind some extra work to make something fit, just looking for thoughts on a good fan replacement.
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You could do a HD ZJ clutch, pulls way harder than a stock xj clutch and a factory replacement fan should be sufficient. Those would be the cheap route. Also you could look into the Taurus 2 speed electric fan.
Old Aug 6, 2013 | 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by SoCalxJ4.0
Not ruffled or upset. Lol. No offense, but if you are asking questions like this, how are you able to give answers? For example, tire pressure? That's all.
It was a simple question because I know those spacers don't help and I knew about the motor mount issues but I didn't know if they hurt anything else, its called learning, and the tire pressure is different for each tire, because currently, I have 235/75r15 Goodyear Wranglers radials while i'm looking for a lift and tires, and I know that with the weak soft sidewalls stretched onto an 8 inch rim I cant air down much past 15psi, so it was more of my answer not everyone elses, everybody knows/ or should know their own jeep and I know mine. Sorry for asking or answer qustions to the best of my ability. lol im not LowRange2, I don't know Everything
Old Aug 6, 2013 | 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
That's actually ideal. You get the best articulation from flat springs with a proper shackle configuration.


Not true. Ride quality is primarily three things:
Shocks
Spring rate
Shackle angle
Thanks clown. Il keep an eye on the leaves getting to inverted but for now they arent causing any problems.
Old Aug 6, 2013 | 01:07 PM
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i am having this issue where my belt squeals only when my a/c is turned on. i have a brand new belt and a/c compressor. the squeal only happened when my a/c is on and it stops immediately when i turn it off. what could be causing this?
Old Aug 6, 2013 | 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by mcd58
i am having this issue where my belt squeals only when my a/c is turned on. i have a brand new belt and a/c compressor. the squeal only happened when my a/c is on and it stops immediately when i turn it off. what could be causing this?
Tighten the belt. On the longest part, you should not be able to turn (twist) it more than 90 degrees clockwise.
Old Aug 6, 2013 | 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Rovert97
Thought death wobble was when the wheel starts freaking out and wobbles like hell from bad ***** or joints. Ill crawl under and figure out the bushings. How hard is it to replace them all? Ill assume now mine are still factory and my xj is a 92 with 246k on it.
I assumed you were trying to describe death wobble. Are you running a sway bar? How about an aftermarket adj track bar?
Old Aug 6, 2013 | 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by bheath

I assumed you were trying to describe death wobble. Are you running a sway bar? How about an aftermarket adj track bar?
Everything Is bone stock. I just assume its all gone to hell and its worn.
Old Aug 6, 2013 | 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Rovert97

Everything Is bone stock. I just assume its all gone to hell and its worn.
Probably a safe assumption. New bushings, tre's and ball joints will probably help tremendously.

Just remember, don't just replace, upgrade.



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