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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 07:41 AM
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Originally Posted by OnlyInMyXJ22
How can you do shackles and spacers wrong????

You don't need new shocks for shackles and spacers.
you dont need it. but I would highly recommend it as shocks only are suppose to last 50k anyways.

hydro white bodies are cheap. I would pick up a set. you can get all 4 corners for about $120 shipped
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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by 96_xj

you dont need it. but I would highly recommend it as shocks only are suppose to last 50k anyways.

hydro white bodies are cheap. I would pick up a set. you can get all 4 corners for about $120 shipped
Are there shocks in the rear? Lol..time crawl under and have a look..
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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 12:50 PM
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Yes there are.

Sent from my mind using the rusty stock leafs off my xj.
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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Jmb94
http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep_xj_...lift_kits.html
It's a little pricier but at least you know it's done right...
Perhaps that 3" kit would be a better option. If I'm gonna pay $100 plus for spacers and shackles, what's another $100 plus for the 3" lift? Dunno, it's all new to me..
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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by jeep bandit
Yes there are.

Sent from my mind using the rusty stock leafs off my xj.
Haha...I had a blonde moment, and I'm not even blonde!
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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by randman

Suggestions?
http://www.rocky-road.com/xjbudget.html
This is great 1.5" / 2"/ or 3" lift. And cheap. Also if u want shocks they have that option. Take a look
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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 12:59 PM
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Just do it right the first time and buy a full 3" kit that replaces the coils and full leaf packs.
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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by OnlyInMyXJ22
Just do it right the first time and buy a full 3" kit that replaces the coils and full leaf packs.
So that 3" lift that I referenced wouldn't be a good option? It has shocks, coils and add a leaf...

Do you have a suggested link for what you recommend? Thanks for all the replies..
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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 01:12 PM
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I would not do an add a leaf. you will end up replacing it down the road.

get new coils ($100+ shipping)
new shocks ($120+ shipping)
and either a bastard pack (JY prices may vary)
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full leaf packs ($250 or so + shipping)
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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 01:12 PM
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I would say spend a little more and get a full lift kit, rather then a spacer and shackel lift. This kit was on the same web page the kit you were looking at. Its only around 120 dollars more and a much better kit plus it comes with shocks. As to what you were looking at didn't and would have to buy shocks aswell... so in reality buying a true lift kit to begin with saves you money and gives you a better ride. Plus you have tne option to upgrade to full rear leaf springs instead of the add-a-leaf. Here's the link to it.

http://www.4x4groupbuy.com/store/rou...b0470dc85eb9e4
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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 01:15 PM
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Does anyone have a link where I can find a s10 bastard pack. Please post link. Thanks
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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by BlakeDGKleavitt
Does anyone have a link where I can find a s10 bastard pack. Please post link. Thanks
Do we really have to spoon feed you everything? Search! This literally took me less than 30 seconds when I searched for ''junk yard." It was the first thing that popped up.

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/bud...light=junkyard
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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by aquickmopar
I would say spend a little more and get a full lift kit, rather then a spacer and shackel lift. This kit was on the same web page the kit you were looking at. Its only around 120 dollars more and a much better kit plus it comes with shocks. As to what you were looking at didn't and would have to buy shocks aswell... so in reality buying a true lift kit to begin with saves you money and gives you a better ride. Plus you have tne option to upgrade to full rear leaf springs instead of the add-a-leaf. Here's the link to it.

http://www.4x4groupbuy.com/store/rou...b0470dc85eb9e4

It looks the same as the one I was referencing..by that I mean the last one I referenced..I should have been more clear.. $255 won't break the bank, and I can add the full leaf springs down the road a bit.
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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 01:23 PM
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I'd like a spoon full of sugar, mixed with my Jim Beam please
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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by randman
I'd like a spoon full of sugar, mixed with my Jim Beam please
You can have my sugar, I'll just take the whiskey.
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