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Old Apr 13, 2012 | 12:30 PM
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Oh lord really? She's ugly as sin! Ill have to take some pics when i get home cuz i drove the XJ to work toady and i dont have any pics of it on my work computer. Ill hook you up though lol
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Old Apr 13, 2012 | 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by 4x4Turtle
just upgraded my from a Lowe's 3" brick lift to a Home Depot 4.5" pine lift the other day. get way more flex
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Old Apr 13, 2012 | 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by crbnfibr
my buddy used timbers when he did his body lift on his 89 xj...
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Old Apr 13, 2012 | 12:49 PM
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Old Apr 13, 2012 | 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by 2k_Xj
I just got two springs from a dodge 3500 for free it was diesel I was wondering if they'd fit in my Jeep xj
I wonder if he knows that those springs are made to hold an 1100 pound motor... lol
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Old Apr 13, 2012 | 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by 4x4Turtle
Wow! A real-live NINJA!!!
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Old Apr 13, 2012 | 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by TN12valve
I wonder if he knows that those springs are made to hold an 1100 pound motor... lol
thats the first thing i thought. minus well just weld some metal rods in if you plan on using that spring.
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Old Apr 13, 2012 | 12:53 PM
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gahhh i just want a jeep again lol
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Old Apr 13, 2012 | 12:55 PM
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I'm not really going to use wood it was a joke I'm going to order blocks for the rear end
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Old Apr 13, 2012 | 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by 2k_Xj
I'm not really going to use wood it was a joke I'm going to order blocks for the rear end
Good thinkin
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Old Apr 13, 2012 | 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by 2k_Xj
I'm not really going to use wood it was a joke I'm going to order blocks for the rear end
save up and buy full leafs
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Old Apr 13, 2012 | 01:01 PM
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I know their made for a heavier engine that's why I got them its gonna give me a good lift
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Old Apr 13, 2012 | 01:03 PM
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whatever floats your boat. put up some pics afterwards and tell us how it rides. goodluck
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Old Apr 13, 2012 | 01:06 PM
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Old Apr 13, 2012 | 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by 2k_Xj
I know their made for a heavier engine that's why I got them its gonna give me a good lift
Buddy, please hear this... THOSE SPRINGS WILL NOT GIVE YOU LIFT!!! I am willing to be that they wont even fit in the coil bucket. The springs on the front of my 3500 are HUGE. Please dont do this... for your safety and everyone around you.
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