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Old Jan 31, 2010 | 08:04 PM
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am i going to have to buy a drop pitman arm for the rough country 4.5 lift on my xj
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Old Jan 31, 2010 | 08:38 PM
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also is the add a leaf and shackle any good
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Old Jan 31, 2010 | 09:52 PM
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No you should not need a DPA. I have a 4.5 and didn't need one.
I would save up some extra money and get full spring packs. your AAL will sag in a couple months
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Old Jan 31, 2010 | 10:10 PM
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How much of a sag we talkin
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Old Jan 31, 2010 | 10:41 PM
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That will depend on how much you flex it. It could last for a long time. I had an AAL go for three years with off road use, but some sag quickly.
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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 07:31 AM
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enough sag that it wouldn't be at 4.5" anymore in the back. I bought the 4.5" with full leaf packs and I'm very glad I did.
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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 08:50 AM
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No need for the DPA until 5.5"+ lift. But seriously dont even bother with the AAL. They're a PITA, Ride like hell, and dont last that long.
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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 04:33 PM
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My full leafs have sagged more than I would like. I am going to put 1" shackles on them to get me level again.
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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 05:07 PM
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everything will sag eventualy. if you aal starts to sag just replace it. or make a basterd pack
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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 05:08 PM
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dont need pitman arm drop and go with full leafs i got the RC kit with AAL and mines saggin already and i just had it installed this past summer
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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 07:46 PM
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what are the best springs for the bastard pack?
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