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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 07:31 PM
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Quick question, anyone know of any issues with the Rusty 6.5 full leaf pack? Like the RC leaf pack that are short?
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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Juan4you
anyone know of any issues with the Rusty 6.5 full leaf pack?
besides the fact that it's made by rustys and it's a uselessly tall spring? google it
but if you're still looking to buy a set check here. shipped to anywhere in the country for the price listed
http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1094944
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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Atmos
besides the fact that it's made by rustys and it's a uselessly tall spring? google it
but if you're still looking to buy a set check here. shipped to anywhere in the country for the price listed
http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1094944
did some searching and not one thing negative. Why useless? Im not set on it, but might trade my 4.5 RC leaf(which I personally know is crap), for someone who has 6.5 rusty. If he sells before we trade, I'm just going with RE 5.5
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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 08:35 PM
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I run them and don't have any complaints. My ride was rough with the stock shackle, and I didn't want to get a 1-2'' shackle with a relocation kit that would put me up another 1.5'', so I bought these leaf sliders. They're really nice and have improved my ride quality and flex greatly!

http://www.liquidironindustries.com/...roductid=18222
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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 08:46 PM
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get a quality 3.5-4.5 leaf, longer shackle, shackle relocators. will ride and flex waaaaay better
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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by 92XJGuy
I run them and don't have any complaints. My ride was rough with the stock shackle, and I didn't want to get a 1-2'' shackle with a relocation kit that would put me up another 1.5'', so I bought these leaf sliders. They're really nice and have improved my ride quality and flex greatly!

http://www.liquidironindustries.com/...roductid=18222
Now I've seen everything!
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Originally Posted by Power73
get a quality 3.5-4.5 leaf, longer shackle, shackle relocators. will ride and flex waaaaay better
If that's the case I'll get the shackles and relocation bracket.
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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Juan4you
If that's the case I'll get the shackles and relocation bracket.
with the 6.5" leaf packs? you'll sit at almost 9" of lift...
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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 09:06 PM
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you asked in the other thread too. I've got rubicon 3.5" leafs, 1" lift shackle, and relocation brackets and still sit at almost 6" of lift
getting a giant leaf spring alone to attain higher lift is not the comfortable or flexy way of doing things

Originally Posted by SeriousOffroad
Get a set of 4.5" leafs and add a set of Boomerang shackles. This will net about 5.5-6" of lift and allow for better rear axle articulation and improved ride quality.
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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Atmos
you asked in the other thread too. I've got rubicon 3.5" leafs, 1" lift shackle, and relocation brackets and still sit at almost 6" of lift
getting a giant leaf spring alone to attain higher lift is not the comfortable or flexy way of doing things
Sounds good. He just sold them no trade, and I just the other thread, I guess I'm going with new leaf springs...damn this is getting expensive! :-$
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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Juan4you
damn this is getting expensive! :-$
you've practically got a crate axle up front you'll be fine lol
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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 09:57 PM
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Crate axle? Now you lost me! :-\
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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 09:58 PM
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As in crate, new out of the box? Yeah pretty much. Need new ball joints though!
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