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Old Nov 25, 2013 | 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Jer

Press out the metal collar on the lower shock mount and press the XJ bar pins in.

There may be a little more to it, but that was the jist of what I read and it seems pretty simple. I would search and read a little more on it though.

Here's a write up on it.
http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=966436
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Old Nov 25, 2013 | 07:41 PM
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Would a rancho rs5000 ($45) shock or a
Jk shock be better?
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Old Nov 25, 2013 | 08:12 PM
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Splitting hairs. They are approximately the same from what I've read. RS has the benefit of a warranty.
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Old Nov 26, 2013 | 04:31 AM
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Originally Posted by nygiants
Would a rancho rs5000 ($45) shock or a
Jk shock be better?
Better is subjective.

For the price of 1 rancho, you could get a set of 4 JK's. Also, there are really 3 options for the JK, the Sport, the Sahara and the Rubicon. Softer to stiffer.

Since my XJ will is a DD and will see mostly pavement, my choice it the Sahara's.
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Old Nov 26, 2013 | 05:05 AM
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RS has the benefit of a warranty, but JK shocks are dirt cheap. I ran JKU (4 door) Rubicon shocks on my XJ which I daily drove. They're very stiff, but I like to feel the road when I drive.
[Insert joke about me rolling the Cherokee and crawling out onto the road.]
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Old Nov 26, 2013 | 06:25 AM
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I just found these OME leaf springs. http://www.4x4groupbuy.com/store/dak...1a-p-8817.html

Does any one have any idea how much lift they will provide? I am kind of confused as to why they are so cheap? pretty much every other full pack I have found is more than $119??? Does this look right to anyone?
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Old Nov 26, 2013 | 07:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Perrin Pockets
I just found these OME leaf springs. http://www.4x4groupbuy.com/store/dak...1a-p-8817.html

Does any one have any idea how much lift they will provide? I am kind of confused as to why they are so cheap? pretty much every other full pack I have found is more than $119??? Does this look right to anyone?
2.5" lift, price is per side, no bushings included
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Old Nov 26, 2013 | 01:33 PM
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finally ordered a 4.5" lift, lol goodbye 3"! Hello 4.5 lol
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Old Nov 26, 2013 | 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by 01Cherokee_Sport
finally ordered a 4.5" lift, lol goodbye 3"! Hello 4.5 lol
But how long is a piece of string?
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Old Nov 26, 2013 | 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
But how long is a piece of string?
tacos.
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Old Nov 26, 2013 | 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

2.5" lift, price is per side, no bushings included
I knew it was price per side, pretty much every other full pack of that hight is sold the same and between 115-175. I may have over looked the bushings I'm assuming any bushing will do of the right size, brand is probably not a huge factor?
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Old Nov 26, 2013 | 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by 01Cherokee_Sport
finally ordered a 4.5" lift, lol goodbye 3"! Hello 4.5 lol
did you have plans for your 3" lift? If your looking to sell anything PM me with the info
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Old Nov 26, 2013 | 11:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Perrin Pockets
did you have plans for your 3" lift? If your looking to sell anything PM me with the info
selling it, $250 before shipping if need be
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Old Nov 28, 2013 | 04:58 AM
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Anyone know of any holiday sales coming up from XJ parts retailers?
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Old Nov 28, 2013 | 07:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Jer
Anyone know of any holiday sales coming up from XJ parts retailers?
Look in the vendor section. Plenty of them are having sales..
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