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Old May 3, 2014 | 11:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Strmtrooper70

I had those shocks I didn't like them too stiff for decaying streets and wouldn't soak up little bumps any good. I bought bilsteins and I feel like I'm in a Cadillac both street and off road....
Round about how much dose those run price wise?
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Old May 3, 2014 | 11:51 PM
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Originally Posted by BIGCOOK91

Round about how much dose those run price wise?
About 80 a piece.
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Old May 3, 2014 | 11:53 PM
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http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...XJ/5100-Series
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Old May 4, 2014 | 05:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Strmtrooper70

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Thanks
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Old May 4, 2014 | 11:33 AM
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well, i ended up doing a lot of work to my xj over the past month or so, installed led floodlights, new Dorman leaf springs and shackles with an 2" AAL, removed the rear sway bar, 2" coil spacers, new swaybar links, sway bar to frame bushings, fixed my little exhaust leak, got a new differential cover and painted it and got a whole new (to me) set of rims and tires for 80 bucks on craigslist...my xj is definitely coming together nicely. now all i need to do is get new tires, paint my rims, new brake calipers, rotors/drums and pads/shoes and do a little body work and im all set...oh and get a new e-brake cable cuz it snapped last night..ugh.....not doing any wheeling with it so im not going any bigger, besides getting bigger tires..ive had my wheeling days and im done cleaning everything from top to bottom afterwards cuz im extremely OCD about cleaning everything ....lol..check out the pictures
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Old May 4, 2014 | 10:18 PM
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Had a question about a 3" zone aal lift. I replaced my leaf spings about 6months ago and want to lift my 2wd xj for a little bit more clearance. It's mainly used to get to a few places by the lake that most people don't know about or are affraid to go cause it might scrath their paint. I was wonering if i needed to get anything to adjust the angle of driveshaft in the rear. i wasn't sure if 3" would change it all that much and would LCA give me more articulation? Any help would be appriciated thanks.
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Old May 5, 2014 | 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by 96xj_2whlr
Had a question about a 3" zone aal lift. I replaced my leaf spings about 6months ago and want to lift my 2wd xj for a little bit more clearance. It's mainly used to get to a few places by the lake that most people don't know about or are affraid to go cause it might scrath their paint. I was wonering if i needed to get anything to adjust the angle of driveshaft in the rear. i wasn't sure if 3" would change it all that much and would LCA give me more articulation? Any help would be appriciated thanks.
Im actually curious the answer for this. IiRC the 2wd has a longer drveshaft due to no TC so im curious if that would make it more prone to vibrations. As for the LCA, the bent ones help bring the axle back centered as well as articulation.
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Old May 5, 2014 | 08:37 AM
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Quick question guys. This weekend I put on my 3.5" RE super-ride kit with full leaf packs and adjustable track bar. I went with some cheaper skyjacker hydro 7000 series shocks until I can get some bilsteins. I am very happy with the quality of the lift so far. I figured the jeep would ride pretty hard with those shocks and new leafs. When I went to wheel a little yesterday, I my jeep really didn't flex good. Do you guys know if it will get better after some wheeling/break in? If so, how long do you think it will take? Thank you!
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Old May 5, 2014 | 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by aschmied25
Quick question guys. This weekend I put on my 3.5" RE super-ride kit with full leaf packs and adjustable track bar. I went with some cheaper skyjacker hydro 7000 series shocks until I can get some bilsteins. I am very happy with the quality of the lift so far. I figured the jeep would ride pretty hard with those shocks and new leafs. When I went to wheel a little yesterday, I my jeep really didn't flex good. Do you guys know if it will get better after some wheeling/break in? If so, how long do you think it will take? Thank you!
I bet i know the answer. Take a picture of your shackle and shackle angle and post up
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Old May 5, 2014 | 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by 96xj_2whlr
Had a question about a 3" zone aal lift. I replaced my leaf spings about 6months ago and want to lift my 2wd xj for a little bit more clearance. It's mainly used to get to a few places by the lake that most people don't know about or are affraid to go cause it might scrath their paint. I was wonering if i needed to get anything to adjust the angle of driveshaft in the rear. i wasn't sure if 3" would change it all that much and would LCA give me more articulation? Any help would be appriciated thanks.
from what I understand 2wd jeeps are less likely to get driveline vibes because of the length of the driveshaft. While every jeep is different, my 2wd sits at about 3.5" without a vibe
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Old May 5, 2014 | 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by SC_digger11
from what I understand 2wd jeeps are less likely to get driveline vibes because of the length of the driveshaft. While every jeep is different, my 2wd sits at about 3.5" without a vibe
This. You'll probably be fine at 3"
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Old May 5, 2014 | 11:00 AM
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I personally learned something new. Wouldn't the longer DS put more stress on the output shaft?
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Old May 5, 2014 | 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by sycoglitch
I personally learned something new. Wouldn't the longer DS put more stress on the output shaft?
How so?
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Old May 5, 2014 | 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by sycoglitch
I personally learned something new. Wouldn't the longer DS put more stress on the output shaft?
Better Question: Has anyone ever actually Broke an Output Shaft?
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Old May 5, 2014 | 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Desertfox1023

Better Question: Has anyone ever actually Broke an Output Shaft?
Yes. Google it. Usually happens after the pinion u joint goes out and the driveshaft whips around and hits something that doesn't want to move.
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