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Old Mar 20, 2013 | 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Dax Ouimette

Really? They recommend all that crap after about 5"s or so.
That's why it's crap.
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Old Mar 20, 2013 | 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by 94XjSport94

That's why it's crap.
Lol. In thinking about getting the IRO 6.5" long arm kit for my 90'. I don't know much about it though.
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Old Mar 20, 2013 | 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Dax Ouimette

Lol. In thinking about getting the IRO 6.5" long arm kit for my 90'. I don't know much about it though.
Then that "kit" should come with most of those things other than steering. Maybe not an SYE, but at that height you will need one
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Old Mar 20, 2013 | 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by lowrange2

I wouldn't run it... Too close to the leaf springs on the stock rims?
Had an overload leaf that wandered off center, was probably rubbing for about 100 total miles. Didn't torque the u bolts with the weight of the vehicle on em. Yeah stock wheels, I'm close to selling this jeep so I'm not to worried about it. I carry a spare and go easy on the highways.
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Old Mar 20, 2013 | 07:41 PM
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Meet me in Dallas on April 4th and I'll give ya 500 bucks for it.
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Old Mar 20, 2013 | 07:44 PM
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I'm getting a 3 inch lift for my 99 xj, what brand do you recommend and what specific package deal .
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Old Mar 20, 2013 | 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Dax Ouimette
How much lift could I go without having to mess with the steering, SYE, and extended drive lines?
3inch lift is all you'll want to go. Worst case scenario you'll need a tcase drop he which is no biggie
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Old Mar 20, 2013 | 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Nothing-2-Deep-4-Cherokee
I'm getting a 3 inch lift for my 99 xj, what brand do you recommend and what specific package deal .
I like my RC series 2 kit. But everyone here will tell you otherwise
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Old Mar 20, 2013 | 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Nothing-2-Deep-4-Cherokee
I'm getting a 3 inch lift for my 99 xj, what brand do you recommend and what specific package deal .
I'd say piece a kit together.
Old man emu leafs, rubicon express short arms, rubicon coils, and the shock of your choice
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Old Mar 20, 2013 | 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Dax Ouimette

Lol. In thinking about getting the IRO 6.5" long arm kit for my 90'. I don't know much about it though.
Iro long arms don't have a good rep around here..their cute little caster adjuster is just flimsy. I wouldn't trust it to keep my axle from breaking away.
If you want long arms id suggest going with a legit 4 link or a 3 link.
If you don't wanna do that then go for serious Offroad radius long arm setup.

For a 3-4 link I'd say try one of these;
Rustys Offroads new competition 4 link (looks legit)
Rock Krawler's 4 or 3 link.
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Old Mar 20, 2013 | 08:20 PM
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Or buy a rubicon express longarm kit and do it right the first time.....
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Old Mar 20, 2013 | 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by odgreen89on35s
Or buy a rubicon express longarm kit and do it right the first time.....
Or piece together a kit that's better than the re kit
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Old Mar 20, 2013 | 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Xj88

Or piece together a kit that's better than the re kit
Explain.
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Old Mar 20, 2013 | 09:07 PM
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Buy a nice 3-4 link arm setup, coils of your choice, ome leafs plus shackle or relocation brackets, rk double sheer tb..or iro..etc. pick up the basics from wherever (extended sway links/discos, brake lines, etc).

Not that the re kit is bad..hell it is one of the best off the shelf kits..
Better can for sure be bad though.
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Old Mar 20, 2013 | 10:28 PM
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When I say re "kit" I mean long arm upgrade.
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