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Old Nov 7, 2013 | 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by holycaveman
I guess the main thing is .......

THANK HEAVEN HE IS NOT USING BLOCKS!!!


Yea, I would call him out on it if he did. HA

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Old Nov 7, 2013 | 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by SteveMongr
Yea, I would call him out on it if he did. HA
The sad thing is the body on that jeep is not too bad.
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Old Nov 7, 2013 | 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by holycaveman

Yes I am going 36”-35" next year with a 2" lift. . And I forgot you have long arms.

Appreciate the info and pix.
When I build some 9" axles I'm keeping my 2.5" of lift for 35s or 36s.
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Old Nov 7, 2013 | 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by mrfajita
When I build some 9" axles I'm keeping my 2.5" of lift for 35s or 36s.
Sweet. 9in is what I would like also. Just can't do it for a while.
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Old Nov 7, 2013 | 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by holycaveman
Yes I am going 36”-35" next year with a 2" lift. . And I forgot you have long arms.

Appreciate the info and pix.
no problem. with 2in of lift you will likely be limited to 10in travel shocks though, anything longer you the shock body will be too long. One the downfalls of sub-3in lift heights. You could relocate shock mount locations threw the body. Not a big deal, just a little fab. We had to do the same on Overeasy's Samurai to run 16in travel shocks.
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Old Nov 7, 2013 | 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Boost Happy

done
Mine rubs like a **** on the back of the front fenders whilst turning sharply and they are almost gone which is why I was wondering. But I have 2.5backspacing so that's probably it.
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Old Nov 7, 2013 | 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by mr white
Mine rubs like a **** on the back of the front fenders whilst turning sharply and they are almost gone which is why I was wondering. But I have 2.5backspacing so that's probably it.
3.75in here
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Old Nov 7, 2013 | 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Boost Happy
no problem. with 2in of lift you will likely be limited to 10in travel shocks though, anything longer you the shock body will be too long. One the downfalls of sub-3in lift heights. You could relocate shock mount locations threw the body. Not a big deal, just a little fab. We had to do the same on Overeasy's Samurai to run 16in travel shocks.

Exactly. with short arms there is a limit. However like you said the only way is to build new front shock towers into the body. And it would take a good bit of inner body work.



So my goal is to keep the 10" of travel with the 36 irocs or boggers at 2" and short arms. It will be tough but with some work I can do it. And hopefully with keeping a base stock flare look.



This is more than enough flex for the terrain I run. Don't want any more really.

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Old Nov 14, 2013 | 07:02 AM
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well guys looks like I'm going to be getting 33" tires and a 6.5" suspension lift and pics of rides with that?
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Old Nov 14, 2013 | 07:12 AM
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Originally Posted by XJCherokee182
well guys looks like I'm going to be getting 33" tires and a 6.5" suspension lift and pics of rides with that?
Again, click my link on the 1st page. All the pics you could want.
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Old Nov 14, 2013 | 07:23 AM
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Originally Posted by XJCherokee182
well guys looks like I'm going to be getting 33" tires and a 6.5" suspension lift and pics of rides with that?
?

Did you read anything in this thread?

Stick with the 33's and the 4.5" lift.
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Old Nov 15, 2013 | 07:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Lowrange2
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Did you read anything in this thread?

Stick with the 33's and the 4.5" lift.
yes but i dont want to do any cutting or trimming on my rig
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Old Nov 15, 2013 | 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by XJCherokee182
yes but i dont want to do any cutting or trimming on my rig
Bumpstop correctly and you want have too.
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Old Nov 15, 2013 | 08:04 AM
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^^^ this. You don't have to...
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Old Nov 15, 2013 | 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by SteveMongr
More like 5" lift.
P265/75/15 = 31" x 10.5"
Not looking to be rude but that looks more like 3.5-4" of lift not 5
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