doing a three inch lift
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From: Boone, NC
Year: 1998
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had my 3 in lift on for 4 years now and still don't have adj control arms. Once I go to 4.5 that will be the mod for me. Save your money on that and buy skids. You will need protection under neath. Rock rails. T-case skid.
for a 3in lift adj control arms are a waste of money.
for a 3in lift adj control arms are a waste of money.
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From: new jersey
Year: 95
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Ok cool....its only 2 wheel drive lol but ill definitely go with the new leaf springs im planning on building bumpers and a badass safari roof rack for it
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I was talking from this post.
I can't speak from any kind of experience for 33in tires as my rigs had 30's and 31's on 3in of lift.
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I can flex enough to unseat a coil. The arms aren't at a crazy angle, they aren't the best option, but they will be fine.
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I just think at the point he is at with a 3in lift. Protection is the most important thing he can get. Steering skid, rockers, gas tank skid, t-case skid.
front and rear tow points.
Fire extinguisher with mount.
I am sure there is more cheap stuff.
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do the research. save up and get a good lift or if on a budget junkyard parts that will work well and give you the ride height u need. do it right the first time
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Just fyi if you flex alot or go offroad you may still need to do something with the front brake lines.
I just unbolted the connection from the inner fender wall and let them droop. At full flex they were still tight with it mounted
I just unbolted the connection from the inner fender wall and let them droop. At full flex they were still tight with it mounted
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Originally Posted by Gee oh Dee
I straightened out the hard line and bolted it back to the frame rail there.
Even with the coil unseated mine are fine.
Even with the coil unseated mine are fine.
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i should probaly do that considering this is only a baja machine.......just to let everyone know i had brand new explorer shocks sitting around and they worked perfect there alot longer then the jeep ones in the rear.........hears the jeep finsihed
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everything went nice and smooth thank god....it took a few hours and my friends grandpop to give us some advice hes been around the block but we got it done and im happy as hell with it.......i went from a 2 door explorer that i couldnt do **** with to a two door cherokee and now im hooked i think every vehicle i get from here on out is gona be a jeep