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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 07:03 PM
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i was wondering if the 3" lift from them is anygood? i know its an AAL but i dont really plan on wheeling it. just looking for a better aggressive stance.
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 07:52 PM
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which 3" lift? link it, I've ordered from fatbobs multiple times and have had nothing but good, i have had a 1.5" AAL and their 3" coils (Which are BDS quality) are great. always on time and etc.
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 10:00 PM
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Fat bobs FTW! They are my local shop and have excellent service! If you order the aal just make sure you upgrade to the long aal. It's an awesome kit for the price.

I just got done promoing their new control arms and definitely reccomend them when they go on the market.
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 10:37 PM
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Fat bobs FTW! They are my local shop and have excellent service! If you order the aal just make sure you upgrade to the long aal. It's an awesome kit for the price.

I just got done promoing their new control arms and definitely reccomend them when they go on the market.
are they good? im in the market for LCA's for when i go another 2" before the snow flies this winter
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 10:39 PM
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http://fatbobsgarage.com/i-6785072-j...1984-2001.html

or

http://fatbobsgarage.com/i-6785098-j...1984-2001.html

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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 10:50 PM
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add a leaf is way better then just shackles, get this one imo;
http://fatbobsgarage.com/i-6785070-j...1984-2001.html
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 11:14 PM
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Their new control arms are very beefy! Check my build thread tomorrow for some pics. They are similar to rough country's. They should be for sale here in a couple of months. My jeep was their R&D vehicle for them.
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Old Sep 16, 2011 | 03:23 AM
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i have always heard that shackles are better then AAL... because of sag with the AAL...
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Old Sep 16, 2011 | 08:36 AM
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Fat Bobs service
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Old Sep 16, 2011 | 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazycaraudio
i have always heard that shackles are better then AAL... because of sag with the AAL...
you got it backwards mann
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Old Sep 16, 2011 | 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by AoA
you got it backwards mann


You sure? Alotta guys really advise against AALs because of them sagging.

I hear alot more guys suggestions shakles before AALs.
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Old Sep 16, 2011 | 12:57 PM
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I see this argument all the time. What I dont understand is, how is either going to do any harm? I mean, our rears are shackles as it is, whats the difference if its a little longer, getting the body slightly higher so we can run bigger tires? It not like we're putting more weight on it or anything, so why would a shackle hurt? And in the same respect, how would adding a leaf to the pack do harm when all its doing is making it beefier?

Im lost on the debate of AAL vs. shackles.

PS: Ive been looking at the AAL and shackle kits too. A reasonable price for a nice little lift.

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Old Oct 2, 2011 | 01:26 PM
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should i get the fat bobs 3" kit with the spacers or the coils? and what are the 3 customization thing i know the 1st is leaf. im going with long but i dont know what the 2nd means?
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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 08:54 AM
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Springs would be better than spacers at only 3"lift of lift.
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Old Oct 11, 2011 | 05:36 PM
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I recommend the springs as well.

AoA:
If you're interested in the Fat Bobs LCAs they are going to be doing a promo for $99 shipped!! Just mention Cherokee forum
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