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Old Nov 4, 2011 | 10:22 AM
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Well I got tired of haveing wires running all over and haveing to wire to the battery to get power. So I went down to Napa and bought a 6 outlet power block. One power line from the battery to power six fuse points. Nice and clean for the most part. My next question was where to mount it and of course what about moisture. I mounted the fuse block to the old pressure bottle radiator overflow. A waterproof fuse block was $80 bucks.....!!!!! Well I went to walmart and bought a $1.47 tupaware box and made my own.


Works awsome!!!!!! Thought Id share this with you all. Maybe give you some ideas.
My Cherokeeforum Sticker came in also;
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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 07:04 AM
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Well I went into Docs and had him do some work to the roof rack. He bought a forklift so we desided to flex the jeep out to the max with all four tires still on the ground. Here a good idea of the articulation IRO has with 35 inch tires.







And an idea of the hieght:

Anyway hope this helps out with questions on the lift. I am very impressed and happy with the results.
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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 06:46 PM
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Very nice flex pics man! We are gonna have to get my jeep on that fork lift sometime.
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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by n_a_i_w
Well I went into Docs and had him do some work to the roof rack. He bought a forklift so we desided to flex the jeep out to the max with all four tires still on the ground. Here a good idea of the articulation IRO has with 35 inch tires.

And an idea of the hieght:

Anyway hope this helps out with questions on the lift. I am very impressed and happy with the results.
I have the same lift and 35'' baja claws. I get a little more out of my rear because of my shackle relocation brackets. But it always blows me away how good the iro kit flexes. Awesome jeep tho
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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by xjfanatic
Very nice flex pics man! We are gonna have to get my jeep on that fork lift sometime.
When are we gettin together man. Doc would do it no problem. I have a 5 day weekend coming up. Gotta do some wheelin and maybe take a few day trip.
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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by I Leak Oil
I have the same lift and 35'' baja claws. I get a little more out of my rear because of my shackle relocation brackets. But it always blows me away how good the iro kit flexes. Awesome jeep tho
Thanks man. Im looking at a long arm coil over for the rear. Dont know if i really need it though. I know i need differant shocks in the rear.. I relocated my shock mounts to a higher point for clearance in the rear when i put the ford 8.8 under the jeep
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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by n_a_i_w
Thanks man. Im looking at a long arm coil over for the rear. Dont know if i really need it though. I know i need differant shocks in the rear.. I relocated my shock mounts to a higher point for clearance in the rear when i put the ford 8.8 under the jeep
I need to get another axle in the rear asap. The 35's make me nervous. When you find a kit for the rear let me know. I really want.coils back there
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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 10:49 AM
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Here is the latest pic of mine I have

1988 Redneck Ride-forumrunner_20111107_104858.jpg
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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 11:04 AM
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NICE FLEX!
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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by n_a_i_w
Well I went into Docs and had him do some work to the roof rack. He bought a forklift so we desided to flex the jeep out to the max with all four tires still on the ground. Here a good idea of the articulation IRO has with 35 inch tires.







And an idea of the hieght:

Anyway hope this helps out with questions on the lift. I am very impressed and happy with the results.

That is a very cool Rear Diff Cover. (take that as a compliment from a guy from NY. as far from the south as you gan almost get. haha)
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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by I Leak Oil
I need to get another axle in the rear asap. The 35's make me nervous. When you find a kit for the rear let me know. I really want.coils back there
Heres what im looking at.
www.rockkrawler.com
XJ Rear Coil Conversion








SKU: RKXJREARCC
Suggested Retail: $1,599.00

The Rock Krawler rear coil conversion system consists of a triangulated 4 link arrangement with high clearance lower control arms. The rear upper coil mounts include the rear shock mounts and a built in adjustable bump stop. The rear lower control arm mounts include the rear lower shock mount. All rear brackets key off factory positions so there is absolutely no guess work. This system gives you the highest ride quality and offroad ability available anywhere for an XJ! All hard parts come with our exclusive abuse proof lifetime guarantee! System Benefits:
-Rear Coil Spring Conversion
-Excellent Highway Ride and Handling
-High Clearance Lower Control Arms
-Anti-Squat Geometry for unparalleled climbing ability
-Can be used to provide 4.5" or 6.5" of lift
-Limited Lifetime Warranty
System Includes:
two rear upper high misalignment/double adjustable control arms made from solid alloy steel, rear triangulated four link mounting cradle/axle truss made from 1/4" thick laser cut steel, coil spring mounting brackets made from 1/4" thick/laser cut steel for the rear, hardware and detailed instructions.

*Available for most common rear axles

**Requires a SYE with C.V. Driveshaft Conversion

***All brackets requiring welding bolt into place using factory fasteners and locations and can be welding in prior to disabling the vehicle and completing the installation.

****Requires new cat-back exhaust system.

*****Requires a 2" lift TJ rear coil for rear coil spring to work for 6.5" XJ systems.

How To Order -

For Example a SKU Number Would Be

RKXJREARCC-AXLE CODE;

Use 35 for Dana 35's, Use 44 for Dana 44's, Use 60 for Dana 60's, Use 88 for Ford 8.8's, Use 90 for Ford 9 Inch.

Shock Notes: It is recommended that high quality shocks be used with all Rock Krawler Suspension Systems. At a very minimum an adjustable dampening rate shock such as a MX-6 or RS9000 so you can choose your ride quality!

Rear Shock - 14.5" Collapsed to 24.5" Extended
Reference MX6027 with Daystar EVS Jounce Stop for 6.5" lift systems



Ford 8.8 is the way to go. Great upgrade.STRONG!!!!!!!
http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/Merch...egory_Code=XDT

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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by n_a_i_w
Heres what im looking at.
www.rockkrawler.com
XJ Rear Coil Conversion




SKU: RKXJREARCC
Suggested Retail: $1,599.00

The Rock Krawler rear coil conversion system consists of a triangulated 4 link arrangement with high clearance lower control arms. The rear upper coil mounts include the rear shock mounts and a built in adjustable bump stop. The rear lower control arm mounts include the rear lower shock mount. All rear brackets key off factory positions so there is absolutely no guess work. This system gives you the highest ride quality and offroad ability available anywhere for an XJ! All hard parts come with our exclusive abuse proof lifetime guarantee! System Benefits:
-Rear Coil Spring Conversion
-Excellent Highway Ride and Handling
-High Clearance Lower Control Arms
-Anti-Squat Geometry for unparalleled climbing ability
-Can be used to provide 4.5" or 6.5" of lift
-Limited Lifetime Warranty
System Includes:
two rear upper high misalignment/double adjustable control arms made from solid alloy steel, rear triangulated four link mounting cradle/axle truss made from 1/4" thick laser cut steel, coil spring mounting brackets made from 1/4" thick/laser cut steel for the rear, hardware and detailed instructions.

*Available for most common rear axles

**Requires a SYE with C.V. Driveshaft Conversion

***All brackets requiring welding bolt into place using factory fasteners and locations and can be welding in prior to disabling the vehicle and completing the installation.

****Requires new cat-back exhaust system.

*****Requires a 2" lift TJ rear coil for rear coil spring to work for 6.5" XJ systems.

How To Order -

For Example a SKU Number Would Be

RKXJREARCC-AXLE CODE;

Use 35 for Dana 35's, Use 44 for Dana 44's, Use 60 for Dana 60's, Use 88 for Ford 8.8's, Use 90 for Ford 9 Inch.

Shock Notes: It is recommended that high quality shocks be used with all Rock Krawler Suspension Systems. At a very minimum an adjustable dampening rate shock such as a MX-6 or RS9000 so you can choose your ride quality!

Rear Shock - 14.5" Collapsed to 24.5" Extended
Reference MX6027 with Daystar EVS Jounce Stop for 6.5" lift systems

Ford 8.8 is the way to go. Great upgrade.STRONG!!!!!!!
http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/Merch...egory_Code=XDT
Think im gonna have to pass on tje rear coil kit. Too pricey and id rather build something. Dunno how I missed the 8.8 kit on iro. I will be buying that next pay day. Thanks again
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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 08:20 PM
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Wow thats alot of flex. What width wheels and backspace you running. Im loving the setup by the way. Ive read over your IRO build threah a few times.
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Old Nov 8, 2011 | 12:13 PM
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Thanks, Im running 8 inch wheels with 4 inch backspacing and 1.5 wheel spacers
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Old Nov 8, 2011 | 12:29 PM
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incredible flex was just wondering what you did with the orignal lift you removed i would buy for rite price if you still have it thanks
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