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Old Oct 2, 2014 | 09:45 AM
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The shackles will definitely raise the rear end up. how level it will sit even with additional weight is more a function of your springs that the shackle itself
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Old Oct 2, 2014 | 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by SeriousOffroad
The shackles will definitely raise the rear end up. how level it will sit even with additional weight is more a function of your springs that the shackle itself
This I understand, I had to throw add a leafs in prior to this lift just to sit level loaded up. My concern would be 3" lift in front, 4.5 in the rear with the additional boost from the shackle. Will it have a negative impact on the driveline? Would I be better off sticking with an OEM shackle or equivalent? I didn't want to start messing with TC drop or SYE at this phase of the build. I appreciate you helping me out with this.
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Old Oct 2, 2014 | 10:54 AM
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I think you'll be better off with OEM shackles.
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Old Oct 2, 2014 | 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by SeriousOffroad
I think you'll be better off with OEM shackles.
Bummer thnx for your advice.
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Old Oct 2, 2014 | 02:28 PM
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Can I use shocks for a 4" lift with my 3" lift? or will they be too long?
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Old Oct 2, 2014 | 03:09 PM
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Can I use shocks for a 4" lift with my 3" lift? or will they be too long?
Bump stop properly make sure your brake lines are long enough and enjoy the extra droop
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Old Oct 2, 2014 | 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Tom95YJ

Bump stop properly make sure your brake lines are long enough and enjoy the extra droop
This.

Also enjoy the quicker bottoming out as well on normal driving. That's why I undid my extended travel shocks
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Old Oct 2, 2014 | 06:05 PM
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Recently bought a 95 grand cherokee larado and was wondering what you guys recommended for a nice lift kit to fit at least 31 in tires maybe 33 in tires but I don't want to trim as of now I don't have the time to. But as far as a cheap reliable lift kit (I only paid 900 for the truck) what's the best bang for my buck?
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Old Oct 3, 2014 | 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by ITTs_Cole
yes everyone says bilsteins but if i got 4 of them thats 400$ or two paychecks. This is a minimum wage lift here people. lol

Also im sitting on factory shocks 155k on them. it cant POSSIBLY get any worse. lol
Heres a pretty good deal on Bilsteins and they are shipping for free at baseline4x4.

http://www.baseline4x4.com/p-28376-b...rd=bsl+bilxj-3
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Old Oct 3, 2014 | 12:49 PM
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Need new tires can't find any use good and cheap got 4.5in of lift. I want to run 33 12.50. Looking at Micky Thomsons. I know the Baja claw is a great tire hade an set on a truck and it went anywhere.the other set is the mtz who votes for what and y
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Old Oct 3, 2014 | 07:22 PM
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1999 cherokee stock rims. 2" lift. want bigger tires. what size???
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Old Oct 3, 2014 | 09:05 PM
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31's
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Old Oct 3, 2014 | 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by SeriousOffroad
31's
And bumpstops
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Old Oct 3, 2014 | 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by SeriousOffroad
31's
What's the best tire size for RE 3.5" lift
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Old Oct 3, 2014 | 11:04 PM
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32's...and you'll need to trim.
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