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Old 10-01-2013, 07:37 PM
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Ok guys just bought a 92 Cherokee and been doin little stuff that the guy before me failed to. It's been lifted I think 4 in but the back is a good bit higher. I was wondering if I could level it with spacers. It has new control arms and drop brackets already. Any opinions?
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Take some pictures of it most on here can tell you how much lift it has on it.And suspension pictures to maybe we can id the lift kit it has on it.
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Does it have lift blocks in the back? that'd be the first to go.
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Yes it does have block in the rear! One is already loose!
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Originally Posted by Cumminsboy08
Yes it does have block in the rear! One is already loose!
U bolts get loose, not blocks.

Blocks are fine if they are not huge.
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Spacers can level it.

I run about an inch or so higher in the back. That way when its loaded or a full tank, etc.... it sets level.

Preference really
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Just get rid of the blocks in the back. There's no reason to have them and no matter what people say, they aren't desirable.
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Get rid of the blocks.
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Originally Posted by odgreen89on35s
Get rid of the blocks.







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Originally Posted by odgreen89on35s
Get rid of the blocks.




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You're the king of the double post.
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He is the king of derp.
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Originally Posted by tssguy123
You're the king of the double post.

LOL it needed repeated.

Blocks are fine.

To be truthful. A person who understands suspension would not condemn blocks.

But in fairness everyone is entitled to their opinion.

So carry on
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I have my ase's in suspension and advanced suspension.... yep... blocks are still horrible.
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Originally Posted by odgreen89on35s
I have my ase's in suspension and advanced suspension.... yep... blocks are still horrible.
Suspension is more than google you know

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