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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 08:39 PM
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A few pics from the 'flex rock' in Reno.

Things I know:
  • I need more rear travel.
  • I need to bumpstop the front.







And for grins a few more gratuitous flex pics.


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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 10:53 PM
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the flex looks good, do you still have your rear swaybar in? If so, without that the flex would be more balanced.
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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 11:07 PM
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I usually dont like those rims much but they look beast on your jeep. Love the color combination too. Cowboys colors
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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 11:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Karmashwarma
the flex looks good, do you still have your rear swaybar in? If so, without that the flex would be more balanced.
My rear bar has been repatriated to the corner of my garage for some time now. My flex issue in the rear is twofold: My leaves are new and still kind of stiff, and my rear shocks, even though they are listed as correct for my lift height, are too short. My solution to the first problem is obvious, more wheelin'. The second problem will be addressed with a set of these.
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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by jmm0122
I usually dont like those rims much but they look beast on your jeep. Love the color combination too. Cowboys colors
Thanks. I love the Moabs on an XJ, they just look 'right'.
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Old Jun 6, 2010 | 12:42 AM
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Yeah the Moabs look awesome on the XJ's... I am actually trying to source myself a set right now so I can get them powder coated, and install them with 32 or 33's once I get the lift ready to install... I am building my kit up a bit at a time, only need a few more parts and I will hopefully catch up with you.... Looking real good... I like those new pics... by the way what brand of shocks are you running?? I am just wondering cause if you are running the Rusty's I wanted to know since I am going to be purchasing their recommended set for the 4.5" lifts, but don't want to be limited by the shocks...
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Old Jun 6, 2010 | 01:27 AM
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Originally Posted by bluedragon436
Yeah the Moabs look awesome on the XJ's... I am actually trying to source myself a set right now so I can get them powder coated, and install them with 32 or 33's once I get the lift ready to install... I am building my kit up a bit at a time, only need a few more parts and I will hopefully catch up with you....
Have you see the Moab repops from Mamba? The come in several finishes including all black and they're way cheaper. Just a thought.

Originally Posted by bluedragon436
Looking real good... I like those new pics... by the way what brand of shocks are you running?? I am just wondering cause if you are running the Rusty's I wanted to know since I am going to be purchasing their recommended set for the 4.5" lifts, but don't want to be limited by the shocks...
I'm running Rubicon Express monotubes in the front and SkyJacker Nitro 8000's in the rear. I would have run Rubicon's all the way around but as far as I know the rears in my length are still on backorder. I got sick of it and grabbed some SJ's from Summit. They're +/-27.5" long at full extension which is apparently too short for 6" lift. Once I get the JKS relocation brackets on I should have about 3" more downtravel which will be plenty for now. Rusty's doesn't list their shock lengths for some reason so I can't really comment on them.
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Old Jun 6, 2010 | 03:42 AM
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I am trying to find the repops now... I hadn't heard about them, but will continue to look for them... if you happen to have a link that would be awesome....

I am going to stick with the Rusty's shocks for now, as I have the plan to go from the 4.5" lift that I have for my XJ, to a 6" upgrade within a year or so... then I will spend the money for better, longer shocks....
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Old Jun 6, 2010 | 12:09 PM
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Very Very nice. I like your rig. Looks good. I like the rubi wheels as well.

EDIT: I also noticed under what looks like full droop (your shocks limiting) your brake lines still have plenty to go. Some people should pay attention instead of making asses of themselves.. not naming names.

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Old Jun 6, 2010 | 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by xjoffroad
right on! from the pics it looks very tight but I'm worng. could be the angle. how do you like the IRO LA's?
Originally Posted by X1994J
Very Very nice. I like your rig. Looks good. I like the rubi wheels as well.

EDIT: I also noticed under what looks like full droop (your shocks limiting) your brake lines still have plenty to go. Some people should pay attention instead of making asses of themselves.. not naming names.
you obviously dont know how to read.

rig looks great! i to love the looks of the moabs on the xj. theres a guy in washington state that had trailready beadlock them. they look great!
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Old Jun 6, 2010 | 12:27 PM
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NM.. whateva.

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Old Jun 6, 2010 | 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by bluedragon436
I am trying to find the repops now... I hadn't heard about them, but will continue to look for them... if you happen to have a link that would be awesome....
Here ya go: Mamba MR-1

They look great in black.

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Old Jun 6, 2010 | 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by xjoffroad
you obviously dont know how to read.
I'm beginning to think you're never gonna hear the end of that.....
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