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Old 02-10-2011, 12:04 PM
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What should I get for my xj now.. so far I have a 4.5, in lift on 33s.

Should I do wheels?...a bumper?...flares?...a CB?.... any other ideas?
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I vote wheels. With 33's, you are bound to be rubbing somewhere. New wheels would look good and serve a purpose too.
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I vote quick disconnects, if you don't already have them.
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I do rub quite a bit Haha.

What are the quick disconnects for?
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Discos are for you front sway bar, so when you go wheeling you have more articulation.
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My vote is on a cb
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I think some cragar soft 8 wheels would look good on your XJ. You can never go wrong wit the H4 HID headlight conversion either.
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Oh damn! I forgot about my lights. That's a givin this weekend.... so far its wheels in the lead. I am obsessed with articulation so discos are still sounding nice... I still need a trac bar tho....

What exactly do most of u use your cbs for??
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And my tires rub my sway bar pretty bad when turning Sharp at full lock the truck won't move lol Soo would that defeat the purpose of the disco
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This is the jeep as is.

Trying to get a little flex.
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I would get the new wheels if you are rubbing, before you break something.
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Is it possible to break the sway bar that way? Or will it just be annoying.

What size backspacing should I be looking for? Or offset at that.
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Is it possible to break the sway bar that way? Or will it just be annoying.

What size backspacing should I be looking for? Or offset at that.
3.75-4. I recommend getting bushwacker flares or re-gear. How's your XJ driving with those 33s?
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Actually aside from the gas mileage being horrible it drives great!.

I had been thinkin about getting the flat flares... but I saw a Cherokee about an hour ago with them, and to be honest it was kinda ugly... Haha
Just didn't look right.



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