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Old Oct 27, 2011 | 04:34 PM
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well boys, yesterday i went and bought some 3 inch blocks to throw under my 3 inch rough country aal. ill sit at about 5.5 on the rear and 5 inches in the front after i throw on 2 inch spacers. wutcha guys think?
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Old Oct 27, 2011 | 04:43 PM
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hopefully you plan on getting new shocks/control arms/brake lines.......as well.
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Old Oct 27, 2011 | 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by 89eliminator
hopefully you plan on getting new shocks/control arms/brake lines.......as well.
yes sir, and a tc drop kit
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Old Oct 27, 2011 | 05:56 PM
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Blocks aren't the best perminant lift and will damage your leafs over time

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Old Oct 27, 2011 | 06:02 PM
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Your AAL lift is going to sag real fast with blocks under it
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Old Oct 27, 2011 | 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by onew1ckedxj
Your AAL lift is going to sag real fast with blocks under it
^this, and what are you doing with the trac bar?
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Old Oct 27, 2011 | 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Gee oh Dee
^this, and what are you doing with the trac bar?
i have an adjustable track bar, and my leafs are already sagging down. eventually im upgrading to 5.5 full leaf packs and ima throw 3 inch blocks under it.
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Old Oct 27, 2011 | 06:38 PM
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blocks are a waste of money they will ruin your leaf springs within 6 months. But I guess it is a Jeep just empty every pocket.
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Old Oct 27, 2011 | 06:54 PM
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Blocks suck.
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Old Oct 28, 2011 | 09:19 AM
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Blocks make axle wrap worse.

Why not go with relocation brackets and shakles?
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Old Oct 28, 2011 | 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Gee oh Dee
Blocks make axle wrap worse.

Why not go with relocation brackets and shakles?

Because he drives a cherokee and he's cheap. Haha.
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