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02-12-2015, 07:38 AM
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Anyone know if there is any detriment to installing extended brake lines BEFORE it's lifted? My time is kinda limited so I don't know that I'll have enough time to do the lift and the lines in one shot so I didn't know if I'd wind up screwing them up if I put them on in the meantime while I wait for my LCAs.
02-12-2015, 01:06 PM
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Help on new wheels 1997 XJ
Hey guys, I just picked up a 1997 XJ Cherokee and I'm gona be putting a 4.5" rough country lift on it and upsize the tires to 32". So I was looking at some 17x8 wheels with a 5.25" BS so what I'm wondering is will this jeep be able to handle the 5.25 BS?
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02-12-2015, 02:02 PM
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Absolutely not if you want to be able to turn. Buy wheels with 3.5-4" BS, and I recommend rethinking that Rough Country kit. Take a look at Zone Offroad
02-12-2015, 02:04 PM
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02-12-2015, 03:49 PM
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Many people defend RC, but it's almost always people defending their purchase; not the quality of the kit.
02-12-2015, 04:45 PM
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Their customer service is hit or miss, and their kits are cheap for a reason. The 4.5" kit is the worst of the bunch because they sell the kit with short leaf springs. When people complain about the ride quality, RC recommend buying their shackle relocation boxes to remedy the issue. It's been a known issue for years, and they haven't changed anything
Many people defend RC, but it's almost always people defending their purchase; not the quality of the kit.
02-12-2015, 04:49 PM
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02-12-2015, 04:50 PM
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02-12-2015, 04:50 PM
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02-12-2015, 08:53 PM
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Rubicon Express Lift Kit
Hey guys, I'm looking for a good lift kit that will give me good on road and good off road capabilities. Right now I'm looking at the Rubicon Express 3.5 in lift kit (haven't decided on the monotube or twin tube shocks yet). Do any of you have experience with this lift kit, or do you have suggestions for another kit that would work better? The budget I am in for the lift is around $1200 or less.
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02-12-2015, 09:39 PM
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Hey guys, I'm looking for a good lift kit that will give me good on road and good off road capabilities. Right now I'm looking at the Rubicon Express 3.5 in lift kit (haven't decided on the monotube or twin tube shocks yet). Do any of you have experience with this lift kit, or do you have suggestions for another kit that would work better? The budget I am in for the lift is around $1200 or less.
02-12-2015, 09:46 PM
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Yeah I didn't want to go with the 4.5 because I will be using it on the road a lot also, so I figured that 3.5 would be a perfect crossover between the two. Also I am looking at Goodyear Duratrac tires I've heard really good things about these tires, what do you think? I need tires that are good on snow and ice.
02-12-2015, 10:27 PM
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Thanks,
Yeah I didn't want to go with the 4.5 because I will be using it on the road a lot also, so I figured that 3.5 would be a perfect crossover between the two. Also I am looking at Goodyear Duratrac tires I've heard really good things about these tires, what do you think? I need tires that are good on snow and ice.
Yeah I didn't want to go with the 4.5 because I will be using it on the road a lot also, so I figured that 3.5 would be a perfect crossover between the two. Also I am looking at Goodyear Duratrac tires I've heard really good things about these tires, what do you think? I need tires that are good on snow and ice.
Their main criticism is a weak sidewall. We run Duratracs on all the trucks and vans at work. Rural telephone and Internet company, vehicles getting stuck is expensive lol
02-13-2015, 01:07 AM
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02-13-2015, 07:04 AM
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