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Old 12-14-2011, 06:35 PM
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So on the agenda is a high idle switch and some 2" wheel spacers. Maybe an 8" driving light between the two KC's... what do you guys see for my rig? Any suggestions?
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jeep looks good man, im about to order the same lift this weekend, you have any problems with it so far?
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No, nothing so far. It rides pretty stiff, but handles real well and tracks perfect down the highway. Been up to about 85 with zero vibes. The only thing I've had to mess with is the bolt securing the axle end of the track bar needed to be cranked down, I heard it pop a few times after some hard wheeling but cranking it that extra half turn fixed it. Overall I couldn't be happier. I've been watching the height in the rear watching for that dreaded sag and haven't seen any. Lovin it! What kind of tires are you going to run with your lift?
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You seriously have done just about everything that I want to do to mine... Just I'm sitting on a budget of nearly zero... I got the same lift but not the all I got the rear springs. Can't wait to get it on over Xmas, how much trouble did ya have putting it on?

Also looking great. Are you looking to do much else to it?
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Looks great, I will keep an I out for updates
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You seriously have done just about everything that I want to do to mine... Just I'm sitting on a budget of nearly zero... I got the same lift but not the all I got the rear springs. Can't wait to get it on over Xmas, how much trouble did ya have putting it on?

Also looking great. Are you looking to do much else to it?
Actually the lift is the only thing I didn't do myself. Wasn't totally comfortable that I wouldn't f it up so the local 4x4 shop got the job. In hindsight I should have tackled it, but kinda glad they did and it came out great.

Not really sure where else I'm going from here. I know I want to do the high idle switch and add some more lighting, maybe a third up front and then some on the roof. Been thinking about lockers but I do NOT want to sacrifice drivability or invest more in them than I paid for the Jeep....

Skids and sliders? Not sure...
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Looks great, I will keep an I out for updates
Thanks!
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Did you ever do the wheel spacers?
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It looks good. I need to lift mine a bit more in the rear I'm at 4 inch on driver front 3 on pass front and leveled. In rear at 2 n a half
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Did you ever do the wheel spacers?
Not yet... Hoping Santa will come through, if not then I will order them after first of the year.
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Originally Posted by aaronsxj
It looks good. I need to lift mine a bit more in the rear I'm at 4 inch on driver front 3 on pass front and leveled. In rear at 2 n a half
How are you planning on boosting the rear? Is the front level or leaning?
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How are you planning on boosting the rear? Is the front level or leaning?
The rears lower than front I used. Springs. Off a old car on front one may be sagging a little
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Recovery options should be next! Then skids!
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for sure on the skids. im working on putting all mine on. ive had two buddies in the last month crack their transfer cases
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Recovery options should be next! Then skids!
I'm good on recovery. Got the winch, and recovery points on the front and rear bumpers. Carrying a tree strap, recovery strap, choker chain, ****** block and extra shackles. I am thinking about a high lift though.

Skids will be coming. I'm really hoping to find some jy factory skids.


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