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Old 05-17-2011, 05:04 PM
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I currently am at 3 inches of lift, i am going up to 4.5 this weekend, my jeep doesnt see any trail use or even mud adventures, mud only as of now, can i get away with my current RC 3inch kit shocks for a week or two street driving only, or will i be askn for trouble???
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Should be fine for street use if they are shocks for a 3" lift and not a stock one.. Im sure the that they have enough compression to make up for the 1.5 your adding. May be a little rougher ride till you get new ones cause the valving but I would do it.
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A) wait longer than 54 minutes for a response...
2) you should be fine.
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Originally Posted by 89eliminator
A) wait longer than 54 minutes for a response...
2) you should be fine.
x2. and A-2???
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and A-2???
Like 1., B., And 3. Makes sense. Lol
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no i get it. just why not a-b or 1-2
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no i get it. just why not a-b or 1-2
cause thats not funny
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id say just spend the little extra now for shocks so dont have to deal with it later on
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Originally Posted by 89eliminator
cause thats not funny
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Thanks for the straight forward answer plow, as for the others, hope there's chairs where ever you guys are performing.....Tough room
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