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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 09:15 PM
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yes, bilsteins really are that great. but, however, you said it's gonna be mainly a road jeep, so i'd scrap the bilsteins, since they're a stiffer shock and get OME instead.
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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Atmos
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I tought it was only RC that were too short. I might and probably am wrong. Still I think the OP is asking what else is absolutely nesecary and I think those wouldn't be.
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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by helmut

I tought it was only RC that were too short. I might and probably am wrong. Still I think the OP is asking what else is absolutely nesecary and I think those wouldn't be.
You are correct. I only want to get what i need. I wanna have a good riding xj. No need for flex or anything. Just looking for a lift that offers a comfy ride for a reasonable price
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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by helmut
I tought it was only RC that were too short. I might and probably am wrong. Still I think the OP is asking what else is absolutely nesecary and I think those wouldn't be.
oh you were referring to the length. yeah rubicon will reach. I thought shackle boxes were only for adding flex lol. never even thought that people would have to use them to make their leafs fit
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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Atmos
oh you were referring to the length. yeah rubicon will reach. I thought shackle boxes were only for adding flex lol. never even thought that people would have to use them to make their leafs fit

Yeah, my RC leafs put the shackle at a perfect 45 degree , the opposite way tough, hehehe.
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Old Oct 10, 2012 | 07:43 AM
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going by your list, you don't really need an upgraded steering stabilizer if your stock one is still fine.
you don't need those steering end links and end link adapter, but you can get a sway bar drop bracket from RE and use your stock end links, if they're fine.
something to save a bit of money from. however, you do need to address your brake lines. you can unbolt the frame bracket and slightly bend them straight and use a self tap screw to fix it back to the body.

those RE 3.5 inch leafs are just that, they are made to fit the 4.5 lift kit using a 2 inch RE shackle (gaining 1 inch of lift).

so if you use the 3.5 inch leaf pack, you will be stuck using your stock shackle, which should be fine, but keep in mind that RE leafs are usually taller than advertised.
maybe think about going with a 4.5 inch coil with those leafs, or use a 1 inch coil spacer with the 3.5 inch coil to level it out if needed.

good luck and have fun with your jeep, lifting it is a lot of fun.
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Old Oct 10, 2012 | 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by helmut
RE leafs will be fine without them.
Actually, no they won't. And shackle relocation increases ride quality 10 fold. My rear actually rides smoother than my front, and its long arm. And no I dont have rc leaves

Last edited by Boost Happy; Oct 10, 2012 at 09:28 AM.
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Old Oct 10, 2012 | 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by caged
going by your list, you don't really need an upgraded steering stabilizer if your stock one is still fine.
you don't need those steering end links and end link adapter, but you can get a sway bar drop bracket from RE and use your stock end links, if they're fine.
something to save a bit of money from. however, you do need to address your brake lines. you can unbolt the frame bracket and slightly bend them straight and use a self tap screw to fix it back to the body.

those RE 3.5 inch leafs are just that, they are made to fit the 4.5 lift kit using a 2 inch RE shackle (gaining 1 inch of lift).

so if you use the 3.5 inch leaf pack, you will be stuck using your stock shackle, which should be fine, but keep in mind that RE leafs are usually taller than advertised.
maybe think about going with a 4.5 inch coil with those leafs, or use a 1 inch coil spacer with the 3.5 inch coil to level it out if needed.

good luck and have fun with your jeep, lifting it is a lot of fun.
Im doing exactly what you said regarding the brake lines. But i will upgrade eventually, just not now. And my stock sway links are fine. So ill get that drop bracket. Thanks for the help!
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Old Oct 10, 2012 | 07:50 PM
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What about zone nitro shocks? Anybody run them?
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Old Oct 10, 2012 | 10:05 PM
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contact "AOR" there a vendor on the site.

He just gave me a SICK price on the exact same RE 3.5 super ride kit full leaf, RE Stabilizer, RE Adj trackbar, Crown HD steering kit, brake line, AND Bilsteins, and .75 coil spacer.

Im wont quote the price but its cheaper then everyone Ive contacted about it.
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