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Old 01-31-2016, 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by SatiricalHen
I've always heard they're overpriced.
You've heard?
The website is free to view, and they'll send you a catalog if you ask.

They're usually within 10% of the best price I can find, and it's normal for them to be within 5%. Their prices usually include free installation parts, and they provide detailed instructions. They have the best customer service I've ever dealt with, from any company in any field. They've even helped me troubleshoot problems with products I bought from other vendors.

I'm always willing to spend more to support them.
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Originally Posted by SatiricalHen
well I buy on Craigslist so I don't expect a warranty of any sorts. Or help when something breaks.
That's fine. Your dollar. But don't badmouth a company that backs not only what they sell, but provides tech support for those products. Even If you didn't buy it from them.

Just sayin'
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Originally Posted by SatiricalHen
I was given a 2000 watt boss amp and it couldn't even put out what my 300 watt Rockford fosgate amp put out without going into protect mode. And my friend had a 2000 watt 12" boss sub in a ported box and it was nothing compared to my alpine type r 12 in a sealed box only getting like 400 watts probably.
Wattage isn't everything...
I've got a Sansui 7070 receiver I keep downstairs it's rated at 60 wpc. That receiver at about 50% and some old school JVCs sounds like SRV is 15' away and will generate a noise complaint faster than you can dial 911. lol.


ETA:
Today I drove my Cherokee to the grocery store & got some gas.

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Installed my ZJ tie rod swap and took it down the highway at 60. no wiggles or nothing. steering feels a little tighter.
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Speaking of Subs, I just put this in this weekend: http://www.crutchfield.com/p_500PWAS...-PWA-S10V.html

It's damn impressive. My thinking was - my bass cab I play at home is twin 10s @ 300 watts and I have to keep it set to around 2 of 10. So one 10" at 250 watts should be pretty intense.

Yes. Yes it is. Fits real nice in the back up against the backseat, too.
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Originally Posted by sbc003
After much deliberation, I went ahead and ordered the OME lift from Quadratec for my 1996 XJ, as well as a JKS track bar, OME stabilizer, and additional 3/4" Spacers.

It took me 1.5 days- All day Saturday with a buddy and beer time, plus 1/2 day Sunday by myself.

Had to cut notches in front leaf bushing housing thingy- Air chiseled one welded factory nut off, and had to cut most of the other shackle bolts/sleeves/bushings out. Lots of heat, PB blaster and muscle did the job.

Front went really smooth, and netted about 2.25" of lift with the OME 930 coils and 10mm OME spacers + .75" spacers.

Rear CS033RB OME leaf springs netted about 4.25"....hopefully will settle to 3".

All said and done I have a smile, and my wife thinks it looks goofy- Success!


Now for some Extended brake lines from Quadratec that I haven't installed yet, and either shims or T-case drop kit to eliminte the drive line vibes, and I'll be a happy camper.

Next thing is a locker for the rear. If I can convince he wife..heh heh



Looks damn good! Have a link to that kit? I have a 99 I'm in the market for a lift on and never saw a OME lift on quadtratec.
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Installed a new ZJ tie-rod and aligned it then, the wife and I took it on a 100 mile drive.

First time I've driven it that much in one day in almost 2 yrs. Lol!

Nice upgrade though and I definitely noticed the difference in steering and stability.
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Finished a couple of things

Got the Riddler covers and Lubelockers installed



Also got the over-the-knuckle tie-rod flip finished, lots of room everywhere, although the ZJ tie rod adjuster is catching on the Synergy swaybar relocator brackets at full drivers turn, so need to clearance that

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Replaced the shackles today. Had to pound the weld nut out off the uniframe then cut out a small hole on the floor so I can put in new nut & hold it with a wrench.

Did some compression testing, etc on the engine. It's starting to look like the cylinder #1 piston rings are worn out.
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Stroker time...
Old 01-31-2016, 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by BlvdKreeper
Took off my 31 BFg on cragar soft 8s and put the stocks back on. Wow what a difference! Loving the mpg lolz
I've done that so many times, and I've gone back to the 31s.. every.. time
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Originally Posted by Turbo X_J
Wattage isn't everything... I've got a Sansui 7070 receiver I keep downstairs it's rated at 60 wpc. That receiver at about 50% and some old school JVCs sounds like SRV is 15' away and will generate a noise complaint faster than you can dial 911. lol. ETA: Today I drove my Cherokee to the grocery store & got some gas.
I know wattage isn't everything that's why my stuff sounds better than my friends stuff which uses higher wattage but still can't do the same job.
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Originally Posted by roninofako
That's fine. Your dollar. But don't badmouth a company that backs not only what they sell, but provides tech support for those products. Even If you didn't buy it from them. Just sayin'
wasn't trying to bad mouth. I was just saying they're expensive. I know there's a reason they're expensive. I'm sure they do a great job with warranty and all that, and I know they have a lot of info. I'm not picky about warranties, and I google stuff to find out about it, so I don't need to use them.
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Well it wasnt today but i havnt been around



RIP little blue
Its taken awhile but i can finally say i walked away now that i can walk again
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Originally Posted by SatiricalHen
just curious what made you go back stock? And what size lift, if any you have?
I got a 33 mile commute to work everyday. Plus I got a vacuum leak somewhere. Have to fix the issue first. I got a 3 inch lift.


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