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Old 01-19-2011, 03:25 PM
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six in lift. anyone know if its better for a 4 or 6 degree? also i was told to use steel for sure not to mess with the aluminums. whats your input?
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six in lift. anyone know if its better for a 4 or 6 degree? also i was told to use steel for sure not to mess with the aluminums. whats your input?
I went for the 6 degree steel from RC with 4 1/2 inches of lift and it seems to be good for my setup on my 94...Tj
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Go pick up a Sears Angle finder for $15 and measure your angles, order the correct shim.

You can find the directions at Tom Woods site.
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thanks fellers, got my 6* steelies ordered from RE today.
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can someone send me a link to this?? and how hard are they to install?
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http://www.rubiconexpress.com/Builde...DS&part=RE1468

Take the leafs off, put new centering pin and shims under the leafs, tighten up NEW u-bolts and enjoy
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Random question. Would a drop shackle for the rear leaf be an option for a mild shim? Just curious, I need to measure mine, but at 4.5" I don't have any vibrations. I do have drop shackles on a 3" pack tho.
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Random question. Would a drop shackle for the rear leaf be an option for a mild shim? Just curious, I need to measure mine, but at 4.5" I don't have any vibrations. I do have drop shackles on a 3" pack tho.
Not %100 sure on this but I don't think a shackle kit needs shims because it doesn't increase pinion angle...I think...Tj
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hmmm well i have shackles on my rig...does this mean i really dont need to worry about the shims?
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hmmm well i have shackles on my rig...does this mean i really dont need to worry about the shims?
Only %100 way to find out is what Overland XJ suggested...Tj
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true that...off to go get an angle finder..the correct angle is 7* correct? i think thats what it is supposed to be
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