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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Gatchmo5710

around 300$ depending on if you wanna get a nice or cheap kit.
So $300 for the lift + tires? Sounds pretty good to me. Where would you recommend buying?

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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 06:49 AM
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would it be realistic to lift a 99 xj 4.5" with coils, rear springs, shocks and transfer drop without changing trac bars and so on?
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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 06:56 AM
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Originally Posted by rbrake
would it be realistic to lift a 99 xj 4.5" with coils, rear springs, shocks and transfer drop without changing trac bars and so on?
Most kits come with the new adjustable track bar
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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 08:42 AM
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If I do a 3" RC add a leaf or a 4.5 RC add a leaf, can I put a pair of s10 leaf springs from the junkyard on the rear? If so would it level out?
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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Nperryman
If I do a 3" RC add a leaf or a 4.5 RC add a leaf, can I put a pair of s10 leaf springs from the junkyard on the rear? If so would it level out?
Are you buying the kit?? Because the kit will come with shackles to and give you the height to match the front. But yes you can put s 10 leafs but there is no exact amount it will give you(depends on your leaf condition and s 10 leaf condition)
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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by SamMF
So $300 for the lift + tires? Sounds pretty good to me. Where would you recommend buying?

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Look at roughcountry.com.
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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Gatchmo5710

Are you buying the kit?? Because the kit will come with shackles to and give you the height to match the front. But yes you can put s 10 leafs but there is no exact amount it will give you(depends on your leaf condition and s 10 leaf condition)
Well I'm thinking about getting the add a leaf and getting some junkyard leafs to save a hundred or two bucks and I was gonna put the used leafs on to keep from sagging.. But don't know if that will work.
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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 12:21 PM
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I need some advice. What is the best way to install new rear shackles? I am adding a BB to my 3 inch lift I got the front done last night and I'm going to do the back today. The shackle bolt is a real B*** to get off. My question is could some one please give me a step by step on how to get these shackles installed. Thank you in advance.
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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by XJSEAN
I need some advice. What is the best way to install new rear shackles? I am adding a BB to my 3 inch lift I got the front done last night and I'm going to do the back today. The shackle bolt is a real B*** to get off. My question is could some one please give me a step by step on how to get these shackles installed. Thank you in advance.
Drop the axle. wd40 or lubricate it up! go eat lunch. come back out and unbolt where spring hooks to lower part of shackle. Remove top bolt of shackle. Install top bolt through new shackle. Install leafs to bottom part of new shackle. U will want air tools. If not huge *** breaker bar.
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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 11:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Gatchmo5710
Drop the axle. wd40 or lubricate it up! go eat lunch. come back out and unbolt where spring hooks to lower part of shackle. Remove top bolt of shackle. Install top bolt through new shackle. Install leafs to bottom part of new shackle. U will want air tools. If not huge *** breaker bar.
Thanks for your advice me and a buddy got it done in a hour. Thank you again

Sean
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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 04:43 PM
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Anyone have pics of 5 or 5 1/2" and 35's by chance? Just picked up a set of 35's for a steal and wanna see how its gonna look before I have them put on. Thanks
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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by bholt1984
Anyone have pics of 5 or 5 1/2" and 35's by chance? Just picked up a set of 35's for a steal and wanna see how its gonna look before I have them put on. Thanks
most 6.5 inch kits on here are running 35's. It will look almost like that. Ur gonna need to trim alot but willl look dope
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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 06:45 PM
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If you have any questions about what kits are out there, check this out.. took alot of time
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f67/99...-please-76868/
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 08:35 AM
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i just bought a 3 lift. new coil springs new leaf springs new shocks new control arms. i bought this on ebay from topguncustomz. i believe its all rough country.ive never done a lift before any tips or suggestions would be nice. also is there anythang else i need 2 buy 2 perfom this correctly?
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by 95country
i just bought a 3 lift. new coil springs new leaf springs new shocks new control arms. i bought this on ebay from topguncustomz. i believe its all rough country.ive never done a lift before any tips or suggestions would be nice. also is there anythang else i need 2 buy 2 perfom this correctly?
joe832009@live.com

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lubricate alll bolts before you do anything. use air guns. Have a buddy there. read directions
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