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Old May 22, 2013 | 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by joeykleerjr

If I go 3 inches, blocks in the back and coil springs in the front, do I need to extend anything? or change control arms etc?
If you go blocks in the back you might want to think about axle wrap.

First, get a real lift with full leaf springs and coils instead of wasting your time and money.

3" will require many extra modifications that you can find im this thread if you skim it including a new track bar, brake lines, SYE, and more.


Edit: **** you Tim. Beat me to informing him.
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Old May 22, 2013 | 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by joeykleerjr

If I go 3 inches, blocks in the back and coil springs in the front, do I need to extend anything? or change control arms etc?
You should extend or relocate your front brake lines, and get a longer line in the rear from a 95 yj. You'll also need longer shocks and sway bar links.

There are very few advocates for blocks here, I would suggest you look into getting full leaf packs.
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Old May 22, 2013 | 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by a_shirey

If you go blocks in the back you might want to think about axle wrap.

First, get a real lift with full leaf springs and coils instead of wasting your time and money.

3" will require many extra modifications that you can find im this thread if you skim it including a new track bar, brake lines, SYE, and more.

Edit: **** you Tim. Beat me to informing him.
No, sir, **** you. My info was faster AND more accurate. Step up your game
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Old May 22, 2013 | 09:08 PM
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I run shock shocks and brake lines havent had any issues other then my shocks restricting my flex other then that I dont have any issues
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Old May 22, 2013 | 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

No, sir, **** you. My info was faster AND more accurate. Step up your game
Step your game up *****!

Say it right or go home.
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Old May 22, 2013 | 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by a_shirey

Step your game up *****!

Say it right or go home.
Sorry, I speak English; not Meme.
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Old May 22, 2013 | 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

Sorry, I speak English; not Meme.
No...thats the Gamestop commercial...
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Old May 23, 2013 | 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Marks2000XJ
How do you like the ride?
Not sure I'm the best person to ask because I like a slightly stiff ride... that sounded funny. My buddy has almost the same lift as me except he has Old Man EMU leafs (with the over-load leaf) and his is noticeably softer. Having said that it's not like it knocks your teeth out. Just not as soft as it could be. My shackle angles are not too bad but could be better which would probably soften it up.
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Old May 23, 2013 | 02:28 PM
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I broke the lower and upper shock mounting bolts while putting in my rustys 3" lift with full spring packs. whats the best way to relocate both brackets for better performance and better ground clearance? pictures would be very helpful.
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Old May 23, 2013 | 03:38 PM
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i just put in a 3" and need cheap extended brake lines....
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Old May 23, 2013 | 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by ThisIsChadd
i just put in a 3" and need cheap extended brake lines....
Just straighten your front hard lines and get a rear line off a yj or a dodge Dakota.
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Old May 23, 2013 | 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by raminboy
I broke the lower and upper shock mounting bolts while putting in my rustys 3" lift with full spring packs. whats the best way to relocate both brackets for better performance and better ground clearance? pictures would be very helpful.
For the tops, just bust the old bolts out and fish new ones through. For the lower, you can order high clearance shock mounts from iron rock offroad, but your shocks may be too long if you relocate the. Up higher on the axle.
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Old May 23, 2013 | 03:53 PM
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Is there any place to relocate the top ones so i don't have to buy new shocks?
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Old May 23, 2013 | 03:56 PM
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Thoughts on how to fix my ****ing loose shock?
If I tighten it the entire shaft rotates. If I try to clamp down on the tip of the shock or around the metal part under the bushing in the wheel well it just slips.

Stupid *** painted threads.
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Old May 23, 2013 | 04:03 PM
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Try pb blaster on the nut and a piece of rubber between Some vice grips and the metal piece inside the wheel well
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