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Old 04-04-2012, 07:49 PM
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So question here being: I have a Zone 4.5" lift with an add-a-leaf, and i dont like the sag im getting in the back, if I upgrade to a 5.5" leaf package in the rear and a 2" coil spacer on top of my 4.5" lift will it add 1.5 - 2" more of lift?

Will I need longer shackles as well?

Ive had this 4.5' lift with stock axles and driveshaft and no SYE, and its been completely ok, ive roughed her up quite a bit...will this extra lift really damage anything or can it hold over for a month or two when i get more dough?

Eventually im gonna run 35's and by then im gonna swap to maybe and f8.8 or somethin...

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This
http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/Merch...egory_Code=PFX

And these

http://rock-n-road-jeep-outfitters.a...source=froogle
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the shackle relocation mounts are cool, but those shackles..arent they smaller than the ones i currently have on my 4.5" lift?
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Originally Posted by 91XJBlackonBlack
the shackle relocation mounts are cool, but those shackles..arent they smaller than the ones i currently have on my 4.5" lift?
depends on what your are. You still have stock leaf pack?
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Zone offers a 3" rear spring then you won't need to deal with shackles since you already have the longer ones.
http://zoneoffroad.com/product?ki=437&gr=-1
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Any way you go, Get the relocation kit. That is if you want flex and a softer ride
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Originally Posted by Boost Happy
depends on what your are. You still have stock leaf pack?
well its an add-a-leaf...soo yea i guess its pretty much stick stock but the kit came with new shackles for the lift
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