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Old May 29, 2013 | 12:17 PM
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Now that makes perfect frigging sense......lol. Why is it the simple things that you always overlook.... I will try this and repost if it fixes it!
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Old May 29, 2013 | 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by sadgreyghost
Now that makes perfect frigging sense......lol. Why is it the simple things that you always overlook.... I will try this and repost if it fixes it!
Thank you sycoglitch
But also, how many leaves are in that pack. need only 6 iirc. xj main, s10 main with eyes cut, xj second, s10 second, xj third and fourth
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Old May 29, 2013 | 12:48 PM
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Not sure how many...this is a factory set I am pretty sure. They don't look modified at all. I will check when I get home.
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Old May 29, 2013 | 12:53 PM
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Not sure how many...this is a factory set I am pretty sure. They don't look modified at all. I will check when I get home.
Just curious how old they may be. Some 3" leaf packs need to settle before they are at what they say. Just some stuff to look at when you get home is all.
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Old May 29, 2013 | 12:57 PM
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I was thinking about it and I let the rear end hang on the springs for a week or so too.....may be a slight contributing factor. I wasn't in any hurry to get it together until the trans went on my car
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Old May 29, 2013 | 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by sadgreyghost
I was thinking about it and I let the rear end hang on the springs for a week or so too.....may be a slight contributing factor. I wasn't in any hurry to get it together until the trans went on my car
And if push comes to shove, get a used TC drop set. Did you have any vibes while driving. Oh also, check the slack on the rear brake line.

When I first did my aal, setup added to existing extended shackle, I got 5" of lift in the rear. Was worried at first but I'm liking it. I did need a TC drop
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Old May 29, 2013 | 01:24 PM
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Hearing some noise from the rear when I get on the brakes....may not be related to the lift....but no real drive line noise yet...not sure how...I put a magnetic angle finder on the drive shaft and got 20 degrees....I know that is too much.
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Old May 29, 2013 | 01:31 PM
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Hearing some noise from the rear when I get on the brakes....may not be related to the lift....but no real drive line noise yet...not sure how...I put a magnetic angle finder on the drive shaft and got 20 degrees....I know that is too much.
Do you feel vibration when you brake. Chances are you may be fine. I have an 01 so if an older xj wants to chime in. just make sure brake line has slack in the rear and relocate front ones and enjoy ride
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Old May 29, 2013 | 01:35 PM
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Yeah feeling a little vibration in the rear under braking ....brake lines have a lot more slack than I thought they would....Going to order new front and rear though.
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Old May 29, 2013 | 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by sadgreyghost
Yeah feeling a little vibration in the rear under braking ....brake lines have a lot more slack than I thought they would....Going to order new front and rear though.
see, you good with them. When tires wear down, trim and get 33s
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Old May 29, 2013 | 03:58 PM
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Lol if it works I will!
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Old Jun 5, 2013 | 12:37 PM
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Update: I loosened the rear springs and shackles, drove it for awhile. I think the rear springs are actually 4.5" because it sank to about 2" difference from front to rear. I dropped the transfer case and the vibration is gone. I am thinking about doing a 4.5" longarm in the front now...I have seen guys say they built it themselves, I think I'm gonna look into doing that
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Old Jun 5, 2013 | 12:56 PM
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That would preform a lot better. You'll also need a new track bar and brake lines and shocks though.
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Old Jun 5, 2013 | 01:39 PM
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Yeah, I'm ordering the brake lines next week.I think I'll get the adjustable trackbar from Rustys and shocks probably from them too.
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Old Jun 5, 2013 | 01:59 PM
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Dont get a rustys trac bar. Please
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