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Old Oct 6, 2012 | 09:02 PM
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im looking at going 3" lift what parts will i need other than whats included in the kit, i will also be getting an adjustable panard bar

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Old Oct 6, 2012 | 09:08 PM
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What is ever in the kit it fine; it is a budget kit.
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Old Oct 6, 2012 | 09:20 PM
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Depending on articulation you may need to address brake lines. Not necessarily buying new ones, just manipulating existing ones.
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Old Oct 7, 2012 | 09:12 AM
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from whats pictured above i would say sway bar endlinks, brake line drop brackets u could make ur own. possibly a t-case drop kit. it looks pretty comp. i would do lower control arms too.
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Old Oct 7, 2012 | 09:16 AM
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what kit is that
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Old Oct 7, 2012 | 09:27 AM
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what kit is that
Zone offroad xj 3" full leaf
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Old Oct 7, 2012 | 09:29 AM
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Nothing I got 3" lift on mine and that was about it..there should be a center pin for the leaf but other than that your good...I didn't need break lines or drop the case..I run 33s I rub a little on my lca in the front at a full turn..and a tiny bit in the back when im almost fully flexed..f*%£ it...run it
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Old Oct 7, 2012 | 09:31 AM
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Do the bpe in the back its super easy and makes it ride way better in the trails
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Old Oct 7, 2012 | 11:51 AM
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if you plan on running a front sway bar, i would look for a drop bracket. but as far as other things, you should be fine. you can relocate your brake lines, but its not neccescary. fixed or adjustable lcas are also nice if you plan on running wider tires, because as someone above they rub on there lcas. 3 inch lifts are nice because they are simple and they change the offroad performance and look of your cherokee so much. and also good choice on the full leafs
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Old Oct 7, 2012 | 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by 4DoorWheeler
if you plan on running a front sway bar, i would look for a drop bracket. but as far as other things, you should be fine. you can relocate your brake lines, but its not neccescary. fixed or adjustable lcas are also nice if you plan on running wider tires, because as someone above they rub on there lcas. 3 inch lifts are nice because they are simple and they change the offroad performance and look of your cherokee so much. and also good choice on the full leafs
Im 3.5" skyjacker up front with no sway......? You don't need it, the sway stock on stock shocks is bad but lifted with nitros it don't sway at all unless I make it
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Old Oct 7, 2012 | 11:14 PM
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Im 3.5" skyjacker up front with no sway......? You don't need it, the sway stock on stock shocks is bad but lifted with nitros it don't sway at all unless I make it
im not saying he needs a sway bar, im saying if he wants to run the front sway with with the lift, then he should probably get a some sway bar drop brackets, you obviously dont need sway bars, but some people perfer to run them or run discos......... read what i wrote before you question me.......?
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Old Oct 7, 2012 | 11:20 PM
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Originally Posted by 4DoorWheeler

im not saying he needs a sway bar, im saying if he wants to run the front sway with with the lift, then he should probably get a some sway bar drop brackets, you obviously dont need sway bars, but some people perfer to run them or run discos......... read what i wrote before you question me.......?
My sway bar was fine with 3.5"....sorry bud I will next time lol..I would suggest not starting up a fight on here with anyone they will kick you out quick...
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Old Oct 8, 2012 | 01:15 AM
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i run sway bar on road, then disconnect off road
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Old Oct 8, 2012 | 06:11 AM
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Lets not get this thread out of control...
The kit had everything you NEED. You do not need longer sway bar end links at 3"..if you decide later that you want to improve on that kit you can buy some new arms.
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Old Oct 8, 2012 | 06:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Xj88
Lets not get this thread out of control...
The kit had everything you NEED. You do not need longer sway bar end links at 3"..if you decide later that you want to improve on that kit you can buy some new arms.
X2 No need to be giving out false information and making guys buy what they don't need.....that's it..get it run it
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