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Old 02-14-2011, 08:41 AM
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Well getting ready to lift my xj, the only thing is should I go 3" or 4.5"? It is my dd, but I only drive 20 miles a day on country roads. I have a auto tranny and a np242 transfer. the only concern is needing a sye with the 4.5 lift, oh its a 90 xj. any ideas? I really want 4.5"
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order the tc drop kit and you should be fine i ran 6.5 lift on my 89 for 5 years with a tc drop kit had no issues ,go with the 4.5
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you will need more stuff for the 4.5 but its worth it. T case drop, trac bar, brake lines, lca's and you good to go!!
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