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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 09:44 AM
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Lol, Double CARDAN...Cardigan is a sweater i think. GL with Tcase issues. Doing a 3" lift myself this summer, and i think i will go w the SYE and driveshaft after reading this thread!
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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 10:34 AM
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But don't cardigans add more torque?! Lol and yes they are a sweater. With 4.10 gears...
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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Gee oh Dee
Lol what? Arent you the OP??
original post, not original postER

i guess i used then interchangeably haha.

but yeah you were right.
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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 03:49 PM
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I bought 2in spacers and shackles off eBay for like $95 total they were separate purchases but the shcakles are rough country's and spacers came from uncle bobs garage. However I have not put them on yet I am waiting for my 3" In lift from rough country to come and and put everything thing on for a total of 5 inches.
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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by zeroismyhero
I bought 2in spacers and shackles off eBay for like $95 total they were separate purchases but the shcakles are rough country's and spacers came from uncle bobs garage. However I have not put them on yet I am waiting for my 3" In lift from rough country to come and and put everything thing on for a total of 5 inches.
definitely gonna need shackle relocation brackets... you will f your leaf springs in no time running that kind of shackle angle...
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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 06:16 PM
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What is no time ? Cause I'm shipping out for basic in july and it won't be driven got like the month of may.
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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by jakbob
definitely gonna need shackle relocation brackets... you will f your leaf springs in no time running that kind of shackle angle...
It'll also ride like an empty dump truck. Real harsh ride.
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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by zeroismyhero
I bought 2in spacers and shackles off eBay for like $95 total they were separate purchases but the shcakles are rough country's and spacers came from uncle bobs garage. However I have not put them on yet I am waiting for my 3" In lift from rough country to come and and put everything thing on for a total of 5 inches.
You are def. going to need an SYE kit for that lift and some shims....
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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 11:57 PM
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Just got The sye kit today
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Old Feb 24, 2012 | 12:03 AM
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I have a 2in spacer and add a leaf in my 98 cherokee i bout online for $80 and i love it, i didnt drop my t case at all and i havnt had any problems gave me room for 30's although at full lock they rub a little but definatly the best lift for the price
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Old Feb 24, 2012 | 06:07 AM
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Originally Posted by stock95sport(for now)
Lol, Double CARDAN...Cardigan is a sweater i think. GL with Tcase issues. Doing a 3" lift myself this summer, and i think i will go w the SYE and driveshaft after reading this thread!
Haha, I'm dyslexic. No joke. I read it wrong, say it wrong in my head, then in real life I sound like a tard! Lol thanks for the correction though.
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