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Old 09-13-2011, 11:30 PM
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This is my first jeep its a 98 sport with 2" lift
I'm trying to get my build list prepared for next summer and need some suggestions:
Planning on a 4.5 lift I was told I may need an slip yoke??
Also without fender trimming (not tryin to cut sheet metal, shes too good looking for that just now lol ) could I fit a 32 12.50
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What 2 BB lift did you go with? shackles or AAL?? Im looking to do a 2 BB lift also and not sure what to do.
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It's a rubicon express aal
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this is my XJ with a 4.5 aal with 2inch coild and blocks with alot of other stuff.
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What 2 BB lift did you go with? shackles or AAL?? Im looking to do a 2 BB lift also and not sure what to do.

Rustys off-road has a really good deal on a budget lift. Extended shackles and 1.75" pucks for 90.00 really nice
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Is AAL the way to go or the shackles the best way... my springs are still at stock height with no sag.
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will im running both and its great, no problems at all. my leafs were not all to saggy but i still went with the aal, the shackels came with the kit there a 2 inch. i have about 5.5 in the rear and 6 in ther front
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It's personal preference you'll here both sides of the spectrum I personally like the firmer ride the aal has.
I think either way you can't really go wrong
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Superxj 2000 did you throw an sye on?
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I have 4.5 with 32's on mine without a sye. I retained the stock flares with that setup
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I'd suggest 11.50 wide though. On an off set of 4" or more
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I decided to go with the 2" spacers and shackles and new HD springs. You guys think this is a good way to go? Im not doing any offroading really, and it is my daily driver. I plan on putting 31s KOs on it.
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OR is this a better way to go?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_W0QQ...KQ3aMEWAXQ3aIT


Im so confused...
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OR is this a better way to go?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_W0QQ...KQ3aMEWAXQ3aIT


Im so confused...
looks good to me... and cheap. i would get that and buy some 2'' spacers and shackles and then get 32s
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Don't do blocks in the rear, don't do an AAL in the rear. Get full leaf packs and you'll be thanking yourself later down the road.
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