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Old Jun 7, 2013 | 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by ktmracer419
Here is a pair of rubicon express leaf springs (either 4.5 or 3.5", can't remember) next to some stock leaf springs. They were under my jeep for less than a year when they looked like this. And they looked MUCH worse when weight was on them. You can clearly see how they began to turn into an "s" shape.



Rubicon Express = lifetime warranty
return them and get some new leafs
just confirmed the warranty for a broken leaf just today. (friends jeep)
Old Jun 7, 2013 | 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by caged

Rubicon Express = lifetime warranty
return them and get some new leafs
just confirmed the warranty for a broken leaf just today. (friends jeep)
I didnt know they had lifetime warranties that cool
Old Jun 7, 2013 | 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by holycaveman
FOr those out there lurking, please ignore this nonsense and ask a professional in your area who knows what he is talking about.
His exact words "Zack do not run blocks on your jeep you will break something in the rear with how hard you wheel'

Originally Posted by holycaveman
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WHo cares! People who wheel hard are lucky to have good suspension in a year.
my bastard pack has lasted for around four years must not wheel hard.
Originally Posted by ktmracer419
Flip flops are fine for a walk in the park, but if you a climbing a mountain you want some hiking boots.
lol nice.
Old Jun 7, 2013 | 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by stang65
His exact words "Zack do not run blocks on your jeep you will break something in the rear with how hard you wheel'


my bastard pack has lasted for around four years must not wheel hard.

lol nice.
EVeryone thinks they are hard core. LOL
Old Jun 7, 2013 | 05:33 PM
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Yea I told the main suspension mechanic at work what you boys have been saying about blocks. LOL

Of course he doesn't know how hard core you guys are. But he Laughed and said he has been running 3" blocks for 5 years on his xj. Its a trail only rig with 35" claws.


Everyone has some good info about them. xj88 has an awesome bumper that I love if I remember correctly? Atmos has an 8.8 set up that I envy. But no one on here knows all there is to know. And many things on the net may seem logical, have a great story line or right up that you can understand the concept. But in real word could not be further from the truth.

All the best.

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Old Jun 7, 2013 | 05:51 PM
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Still never answered me lol
Old Jun 7, 2013 | 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Demonoid369
Still never answered me lol

Answered what? Ask away.
Old Jun 7, 2013 | 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by holycaveman
EVeryone thinks they are hard core. LOL
yeah well he has seen the video on facebook of me jumping my jeep. and also the video of me doing a hill climb at night shooting flames where my little xj made it to the top of the hill when none of the other rigs could. not to mention im on my second front axle my fourth or fifth 8.25 cant remember. second engine and transmisson thrid of fourth front driveline second rear drive line. second front flip. i can go for along time but whats funny is i just redid my front lift cause the upper and track bar were shot and im still running the custom rear bastard pack.


im not saying i do the hardest wheeling on here not even close but im hard on rigs because i try to push what i own to the limit. If I ran blocks in there rear of my jeep i would be scared to push the skinny peddle down or go into certain spots. just like i would be if my jeep had a dana 35 in the rear.
Old Jun 7, 2013 | 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by stang65
yeah well he has seen the video on facebook of me jumping my jeep. and also the video of me doing a hill climb at night shooting flames where my little xj made it to the top of the hill when none of the other rigs could. not to mention im on my second front axle my fourth or fifth 8.25 cant remember. second engine and transmisson thrid of fourth front driveline second rear drive line. second front flip. i can go for along time but whats funny is i just redid my front lift cause the upper and track bar were shot and im still running the custom rear bastard pack.


im not saying i do the hardest wheeling on here not even close but im hard on rigs because i try to push what i own to the limit. If I ran blocks in there rear of my jeep i would be scared to push the skinny peddle down or go into certain spots. just like i would be if my jeep had a dana 35 in the rear.
Well honestly I can tell you that you would not notice a difference.

It does sound like you are hard on equipment

I love hill climbing. The steeper the better. I will try anything that is not going to cave my sides in. other than that I am usually the one that people are watching try something. Sounds like you are the same way.
Old Jun 7, 2013 | 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by stang65
yeah well he has seen the video on facebook of me jumping my jeep. and also the video of me doing a hill climb at night shooting flames where my little xj made it to the top of the hill when none of the other rigs could. not to mention im on my second front axle my fourth or fifth 8.25 cant remember. second engine and transmisson thrid of fourth front driveline second rear drive line. second front flip. i can go for along time but whats funny is i just redid my front lift cause the upper and track bar were shot and im still running the custom rear bastard pack.

im not saying i do the hardest wheeling on here not even close but im hard on rigs because i try to push what i own to the limit. If I ran blocks in there rear of my jeep i would be scared to push the skinny peddle down or go into certain spots. just like i would be if my jeep had a dana 35 in the rear.
Lol well I def push my turdy5 as hard as I can just so I can see when it will bust in two lol. That being said Im thinking of putting my 36s on it just to see how it does
Old Jun 7, 2013 | 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by holycaveman
Well honestly I can tell you that you would not notice a difference.

It does sound like you are hard on equipment

I love hill climbing. The steeper the better. I will try anything that is not going to cave my sides in. other than that I am usually the one that people are watching try something. Sounds like you are the same way.
I watch observe then decide if i want to try something or not. honestly after watching a set of block come out of the back of a lifted chevy at 55mph i will never run them. and also seeing how i rally my jeep often sliding the jeep i dont want any added chance of the blocks having issues. doesnt really matter anyway my setup works exactly how i want
Old Jun 7, 2013 | 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Slim357
Lol well I def push my turdy5 as hard as I can just so I can see when it will bust in two lol. That being said Im thinking of putting my 36s on it just to see how it does
buddy had dana 35c in his tj with 33s put a locker in it and first wheelin trip in the sand did one doughnut and .....BOOM! 35mphs and two plus hours later to get home we found out the carrer had split in multipule peices.
Old Jun 7, 2013 | 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by stang65
buddy had dana 35c in his tj with 33s put a locker in it and first wheelin trip in the sand did one doughnut and .....BOOM! 35mphs and two plus hours later to get home we found out the carrer had split in multipule peices.
My brothers TJ has been wheeled to death on 35's.

He is open/open though. I agree that they are not meant for 35's. But sometimes they just seem to hole up great?

Shoot he tried this nasty climb had his tires smoking trying get up the rock ravine. Bouncing and smoking! LOL Could not believe he never had a problem with the d30 or the d35.

I would admit though If I had a dana 35 I would wheel it with 35's. Knowing it very well could break. IF it did, then I would go from there.
Old Jun 7, 2013 | 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by stang65
buddy had dana 35c in his tj with 33s put a locker in it and first wheelin trip in the sand did one doughnut and .....BOOM! 35mphs and two plus hours later to get home we found out the carrer had split in multipule peices.
Ooo damn that sucks. My d35 has limited slip in it wonder if I can even get out of the driveway with it lol.
Old Jun 7, 2013 | 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Slim357
Ooo damn that sucks. My d35 has limited slip in it wonder if I can even get out of the driveway with it lol.
IT will never work.




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