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Old May 14, 2012 | 09:04 PM
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so what am i supposed to tell the guy at the parts count "gimme some 3 inch shocks"?... thats sarcasim btw
Old May 14, 2012 | 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by toogreat
so what am i supposed to tell the guy at the parts count "gimme some 3 inch shocks"?... thats sarcasim btw
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Old May 14, 2012 | 10:27 PM
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nevermind. thanks for trying to help ill figure it out elsewhere.
Old May 14, 2012 | 10:41 PM
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You need shocks that are longer than stock with greater travel. Won't be an OEM part. You'll need to find a shop that can order in parts for suspension lifts or order them yourself.
Old May 14, 2012 | 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by toogreat
nevermind. thanks for trying to help ill figure it out elsewhere.
suspension system and lifts are supported by the springs and shocks. Whatever lift size you decide to go with, if you buy a lift kit will come with the correct size shocks. Stock shocks are something you want to generally upgrade if you want lift an just because these trucks are old and many of us are pushing 200k. We've been sitting on the same shocks for many years. New shocks will give you a smoother ride and I'd suggest new bushings as well. You'll ride like a cadi. I hope that helps some.

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Old May 15, 2012 | 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by toogreat
nevermind. thanks for trying to help ill figure it out elsewhere.
Since you apparently dont want anyones help from here go elsewhere. What we are trying to tell you is that you can't just go to the parts counter and tell them you need shocks for a 3" lifted xj because they aren't gonna know what to get. You need to order shocks either online or from a shop that deals with lifted vehicles. But go ahead and ask your question some other place, try pirate4x4. Im SURE they can help you.
Old May 15, 2012 | 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by bheath

Since you apparently dont want anyones help from here go elsewhere. What we are trying to tell you is that you can't just go to the parts counter and tell them you need shocks for a 3" lifted xj because they aren't gonna know what to get. You need to order shocks either online or from a shop that deals with lifted vehicles. But go ahead and ask your question some other place, try pirate4x4. Im SURE they can help you.
Or murder you!
Old May 15, 2012 | 10:04 AM
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I hate you guys! You can't do all the work for me!....

That's what I saw in his last post.....
Just saying.
Old May 15, 2012 | 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by odgreen89on35s
I hate you guys! You can't do all the work for me!....

That's what I saw in his last post.....
Just saying.
He is new, so I won't be mean. When he said he just wants it for mall crawling I was kinda ehh......:/
Old May 15, 2012 | 10:09 AM
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They gave him links, what does he need us to buy them and hand deliver too? If you have an xj/mj you wont find better help than this site!
Old May 15, 2012 | 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Jrock(fos)

He is new, so I won't be mean. When he said he just wants it for mall crawling I was kinda ehh......:/
389 posts ain't new... Lol
Old May 15, 2012 | 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by odgreen89on35s

389 posts ain't new... Lol
Well then...lol. The I just want it for a Mall Crawler still kinda ehhhhhhhh :/ should have got a wrangler. I agree, won't get better advice here. We tried to help guys he needs to get dirty and play in that thing...and that's comin from a girl...lol
Old May 15, 2012 | 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Jrock(fos)

Well then...lol. The I just want it for a Mall Crawler still kinda ehhhhhhhh :/ should have got a wrangler. I agree, won't get better advice here. We tried to help guys he needs to get dirty and play in that thing...and that's comin from a girl...lol
Do some research too, if you mall crawl only stockers will get u by. Ive done it. No flexin tho!
Old May 15, 2012 | 10:16 AM
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Sorry I wasn't tellin u to do research jroc.
Old May 15, 2012 | 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Trev1006

Do some research too, if you mall crawl only stockers will get u by. Ive done it. No flexin tho!
Sway bar? I has that? Huh? Lol



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