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Old Nov 6, 2013 | 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by T-Rexj
ok so another noob question what is the pros/cons of adjustable control arms vs fixed control arms
You can adjust if you change your lift, fixed can be for certain amounts of lift
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Old Nov 6, 2013 | 03:57 PM
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Woohoo my header comes in tomorrow! My motor mounts from Brown Dog still say they are in production.

Tom, did you use the manifold gasket that came with your ebay header? I read that they are crap and to get a FelPro. Also are you running the stock crushed downpipe?
I went with the one it came with, it was thicker than the last felpro that did not work for me. I have the regular crushed downpipe. I will change another time when I beat it up.


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I just picked this up at a yard sale over the weekend for a dollar. Whats the best place to mount it and the antenna?
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Originally Posted by T-Rexj
ok so should i buy there upgraded shocks or should i just go with something else all together
The lift stuff is good from RC but their shocks are not. I would just avoid hydo shocks all together if you can. I good gas charged shock will do you better. My rears are procomps es9000. My upgraded shocks from RC lasted almost two years, but I do drive fast and hard on the dirt. They didn't leak or anything they just died.

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Old Nov 6, 2013 | 03:59 PM
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Adjustable allow you to set you caster/pinion angle over a wide range of lift heights. No choice with fixed. Price is not that much more for adjustable LCA. Worth the money IMO.
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Old Nov 6, 2013 | 04:01 PM
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so im thinkin goin with that then just upgrading one mine are close to needing replaced, the trac bar that RC has looks kinda week is there a better brand to get tht from, will different brands work together? And so i decided im gonna go with 31" BFG Mud Terrain KM2s
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Old Nov 6, 2013 | 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by T-Rexj
so im thinkin goin with that then just upgrading one mine are close to needing replaced, the trac bar that RC has looks kinda week is there a better brand to get tht from, will different brands work together? And so i decided im gonna go with 31" BFG Mud Terrain KM2s
Yeah, you can mix brands, they all make the samething just slight variations. Check out th iro track bar
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Old Nov 6, 2013 | 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by PurpleToxin505

You can adjust if you change your lift, fixed can be for certain amounts of lift
Pretty much just for pinion angles and the center the axle inbetween the fenders. Adj always better then fixed plus if you go higher one less thing you have to buy. Better to do it right once then to spend more money over time on stuff you won't like.

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Old Nov 6, 2013 | 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Monster3663

The lift stuff is good from RC but their shocks are not. I would just avoid hydo shocks all together if you can. I good gas charged shock will do you better. My rears are procomps es9000. My upgraded shocks from RC lasted almost two years, but I do drive fast and hard on the dirt. They didn't leak or anything they just died.
Its post like these that keep me away from RC https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f67/ro...prings-181776/


Originally Posted by T-Rexj
so im thinkin goin with that then just upgrading one mine are close to needing replaced, the trac bar that RC has looks kinda week is there a better brand to get tht from, will different brands work together? And so i decided im gonna go with 31" BFG Mud Terrain KM2s
IRO, Clayton, KOR and most other. I read you need a new pitman arm with the RC for some reason.
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Old Nov 6, 2013 | 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by T-Rexj
ok so another noob question what is the pros/cons of adjustable control arms vs fixed control arms
I still have that stereo for you if you still want it. Adjustables are good for tweaking and adjusting angles. My 92 XJ I had RE adjustables and RE rear springs. On my wifes 97 that I sold I had a 3 inch rustys with fixed arms that one was strictly DD and it rode nice.
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Old Nov 6, 2013 | 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by XJmike0122

Its post like these that keep me away from RC https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f67/ro...prings-181776/

IRO, Clayton, KOR and most other. I read you need a new pitman arm with the RC for some reason.
Me and hb threw a longer one on mine, didnt really do nothing. The instructions didnt say anything about it either
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Old Nov 6, 2013 | 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by T-Rexj
so im thinkin goin with that then just upgrading one mine are close to needing replaced, the trac bar that RC has looks kinda week is there a better brand to get tht from, will different brands work together? And so i decided im gonna go with 31" BFG Mud Terrain KM2s

Currently I'm running a RC adjust trac bar. It survived being dragged down PDN when the bottom bolt on the axle fell off from not being tight. DW going 70mph was not fun.
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Old Nov 6, 2013 | 07:27 PM
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Monster... Sunday is on? Wife wants to go out. Is 11am ok? Or that insanely early hour of 10?
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Old Nov 6, 2013 | 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by JeeperGB
Monster... Sunday is on? Wife wants to go out. Is 11am ok? Or that insanely early hour of 10?
I likes the 10 because of the time change actually. haha Is anyone else wanting to come out? 10 is the new 11.

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Old Nov 6, 2013 | 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by XJmike0122

Its post like these that keep me away from RC https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f67/ro...prings-181776/

IRO, Clayton, KOR and most other. I read you need a new pitman arm with the RC for some reason.
That was the whole reason I didn't get rc some people have problems others don't. I like rustys but I hear bad things about rusty himself and warranty claims. IRO same thing plus not a true 3link. I'm personally goin with either clayton,bds,or full traction.
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Old Nov 6, 2013 | 10:21 PM
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might go one last time before i do the lift....
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Old Nov 6, 2013 | 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by T-Rexj
might go one last time before i do the lift....
Might be able to do next sunday
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