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Old 06-29-2013, 09:27 AM
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Bastard pack.
Thats 3 votes for a bastard pack. Now heres my next question. To get about a 3" pack(ill be using my relocation brackets still with stock shackles) what leafs should i use? Im going to use the up country main for sure and some of those leafs. Plus another few XJ leafs.
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Originally Posted by a_shirey

Thats 3 votes for a bastard pack. Now heres my next question. To get about a 3" pack(ill be using my relocation brackets still with stock shackles) what leafs should i use? Im going to use the up country main for sure and some of those leafs. Plus another few XJ leafs.
Standard bastard pack. Grab a leaf pack from any vehicle with more arch in it's leaf springs as long as they're 2.5" wide. Dakota's or blazers are popular
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Originally Posted by 94XjSport94

Standard bastard pack. Grab a leaf pack from any vehicle with more arch in it's leaf springs as long as they're 2.5" wide. Dakota's or blazers are popular
Is the main leaf from a upcountry suspension going to effect that?
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Is the main leaf from a upcountry suspension going to effect that?
I think it would be a moot point. Probably sagged down and would give you any thing more too noticeable.
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Originally Posted by 94XjSport94

I think it would be a moot point. Probably sagged down and would give you any thing more too noticeable.
Ok ghanks. Im on my mobile. Does dukie have a write up? I know what leafs he did, but i wanted to do his liner, paint, and clips too.
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Originally Posted by a_shirey

Is the main leaf from a upcountry suspension going to effect that?
No. The only thing that matters about the main leaf is the eyes. Make sure they aren't cracking. The springs you add will be doing all the work because of the higher arch, and the capacity of your main leaf won't matter.
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

No. The only thing that matters about the main leaf is the eyes. Make sure they aren't cracking. The springs you add will be doing all the work because of the higher arch, and the capacity of your main leaf won't matter.
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looking at the ironrock 4 inch lift for my xj. Do I need new lower control arms also or no?
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Originally Posted by Nothing-2-Deep-4-Cherokee
looking at the ironrock 4 inch lift for my xj. Do I need new lower control arms also or no?
Yes, you do. I recommend IRO control arms. I have the adjustable bent arms for 0-6.5" lift, and I love 'em.
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I currently have a 2" lift on 31's. Is it possible to go up to 3" lift on 33's without cutting the guards? And is 3" lift on 33's a good idea?
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I currently have a 2" lift on 31's. Is it possible to go up to 3" lift on 33's without cutting the guards? And is 3" lift on 33's a good idea?
I'm running 3.5" on 33x10.50's I had to trim front and rear and bumpstop Xj's are plagued with small wheel openings so anything larger then 31 will need Cutting
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Calling all Comanche vets. Looking for a 4.5" long arm lift. Having troubles locating a good one.
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Originally Posted by vandelden21
Calling all Comanche vets. Looking for a 4.5" long arm lift. Having troubles locating a good one.
Rubicon Express makes 5.5" long arms. Don't know about 4.5" long arms though
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Originally Posted by vandelden21
Calling all Comanche vets. Looking for a 4.5" long arm lift. Having troubles locating a good one.
Ignore that last reply. Didn't read the Comanche part, good luck bro.
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Long arms are the same on a xj and mj


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