3 inch RC lift questions
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3 inch RC lift questions
If i decide to go with a 3 inch from RC with the leaf packs is there anything else i could add to the jeep to make it handle and ride good. they obviously supply the shocks in the kit are these good enough? also it ask what axle size. how do i know what one my xj has? its a 88 with the 4.0. id like to run 32s or MAYBE 33s but id go with 31s if i had too. lets hear everyones input. i am new to the jeep game. i have only owned muscle cars so this is my first jeep and i am lovin it so far this site also seems to be a good place to hang
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i went with the 3" series 2 lift on my 99. i went with 30" tires. I REALLY wish i sould have gone with 31s at lease. but i didnt want to hurt the performace that muc. but really my accerleration did not change much at all. and i have 3.07 gears.
The kit seams to be holding up very well. and i am pleased with it.
BUT....It does not ride well. way stiffer than stock. and i am sure it is just because the springs at 160 pound rated and not 140 like stock(i think it is 140) but anyways...i am already piecing together a long arm conversion.
I wish i would have saved my money and went with a 5.5" long arm lift on 33s from the begining.
But other than the ride. i am very very pleased with the rough country set up.
The kit seams to be holding up very well. and i am pleased with it.
BUT....It does not ride well. way stiffer than stock. and i am sure it is just because the springs at 160 pound rated and not 140 like stock(i think it is 140) but anyways...i am already piecing together a long arm conversion.
I wish i would have saved my money and went with a 5.5" long arm lift on 33s from the begining.
But other than the ride. i am very very pleased with the rough country set up.
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its a great kit have the 3" rc have the 3.07 gears also (5 speed) have noticed a change when driving on the highway have the keep it in 4th gear unless im going on flat road. Its kinda a bummer having the 3.07 when off roading with the 30" tires but o wells thats what re gearing is for when get some money saved up for it
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Originally Posted by xjmafia
If i decide to go with a 3 inch from RC with the leaf packs is there anything else i could add to the jeep to make it handle and ride good. they obviously supply the shocks in the kit are these good enough? also it ask what axle size. how do i know what one my xj has? its a 88 with the 4.0. id like to run 32s or MAYBE 33s but id go with 31s if i had too. lets hear everyones input. i am new to the jeep game. i have only owned muscle cars so this is my first jeep and i am lovin it so far this site also seems to be a good place to hang
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You won't find a ChryCo 8.25 in an 88 XJ. It will either have a D35 or a rarety is a D44.
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Originally Posted by BuckB91XJ
You won't find a ChryCo 8.25 in an 88 XJ. It will either have a D35 or a rarety is a D44.
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Well then a Turdy Five it muct be. The good news for you is that a D44 or ChyCo 8.25 out of a different year XJ will bolt right into your 88 for a huge improvement in strength.
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