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Old Feb 18, 2015 | 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Basslicks
What's wrong with made in Canada, eh? Heck I'd take something made in Canada over something made in China in a hearbeat. Heck, I'd take them if they were made in MEXICO over made in China in a heartbeat.
Nothing at all wrong with Made in Canada, it was just a little bit of a surprise to see the sticker on it.
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Old Feb 18, 2015 | 09:59 AM
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The trick is quality control. My previous company had out product built in China, Mexico, and the US with the exact same results. The quality was directly related to how often and how many quality control engineers were in the factory. With the lack of production/QA engineers in US factories they turned out crap product just like in any other country.
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Old Feb 18, 2015 | 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by McCaffrey
The trick is quality control. My previous company had out product built in China, Mexico, and the US with the exact same results. The quality was directly related to how often and how many quality control engineers were in the factory. With the lack of production/QA engineers in US factories they turned out crap product just like in any other country.
Thank you for saying that. It's one thing to argue over placement of jobs and how the local economy is supported but the quality thing is proportional. People tend to forget that Foxxconn makes everything in China. iPhone seems to be a pretty well made unit...
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Old Feb 18, 2015 | 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Salden Hund
9o' xj Laredo

I just picked up RE 3" (I think it's 3") from a buddy and I need an adjustable track bar. I see a few variant s from RE that have ranges from 1. Something to 4.5, 3.5 - 4.5 and 4-6 .

Already my jeep has this mild body lift of aleast 1-2", not including the aforementioned lift kit that will be added. How do I measure what lift I have currently to add to the kit im putting on so I can decide on the appropriate track bar?

Also, can I use stock Shakles or what I have on my jeep with the kit?

Please tell us more about this body lift...
What components did the lift you just acquire include?
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Old Feb 18, 2015 | 09:22 PM
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There are pucks above the front coilovers and blocks on the rear. My kit came with just the coilovers and springs.
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Old Feb 18, 2015 | 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Salden Hund
There are pucks above the front coilovers and blocks on the rear. My kit came with just the coilovers and springs.


Anyone know if 245/65r17 tires and rims would fit on a stock jeep? Please let me know
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Old Feb 18, 2015 | 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Salden Hund
There are pucks above the front coilovers and blocks on the rear. My kit came with just the coilovers and springs.
That's a suspension lift mate... lol
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Old Feb 18, 2015 | 09:42 PM
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And coil springs; not coilovers
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Old Feb 18, 2015 | 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Salden Hund

Already my jeep has this mild body lift of aleast 1-2",
No just no....
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Old Feb 19, 2015 | 09:31 PM
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Whatever man, sorry my terminology isn't "savvy", sigh.

Approx 2 in suspension lift, about to install an additional 3 in lift...
So, can I RE use the hardware in place or do I need different shackles?
Will a RE 4-6 in lift range track bar be ok?
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Old Feb 20, 2015 | 08:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Salden Hund
Whatever man, sorry my terminology isn't "savvy", sigh.

Approx 2 in suspension lift, about to install an additional 3 in lift...
So, can I RE use the hardware in place or do I need different shackles?
Will a RE 4-6 in lift range track bar be ok?

Your shackles should be fine. If your putting a 3" on top of a 2" that'd give ya 5" so a 4-6" bar should be fine. Keep in mind that the RE bar doesn't come with a bracket, it must be purchased separately. Check out Iron Rock Offroad they have a nice double shear that includes the bracket. Also keep in mind that at that height new control arms and a SYE are strongly recommended.
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Old Feb 20, 2015 | 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by chipmaker

Your shackles should be fine. If your putting a 3" on top of a 2" that'd give ya 5" so a 4-6" bar should be fine. Keep in mind that the RE bar doesn't come with a bracket, it must be purchased separately. Check out Iron Rock Offroad they have a nice double shear that includes the bracket. Also keep in mind that at that height new control arms and a SYE are strongly recommended.
LCAs are required
UCAs are recommended
SYE almost certainly needed
Steering needs to be seriously considered
Shocks need replaced
Brake lines
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Old Feb 20, 2015 | 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
LCAs are required UCAs are recommended SYE almost certainly needed Steering needs to be seriously considered Shocks need replaced Brake lines
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Old Feb 20, 2015 | 10:50 AM
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^^^^ This. I see this like five times a week but have yet to save it. Till now
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Old Feb 20, 2015 | 03:58 PM
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Chip, clown , syco!

Thanks a bunch guys. Bad news is, gotta save a little more to get the extra parts. Gotta drive from CA to FL in a mo. So plenty of time to save, best do it right the first time. Sure y'all have seen this but fur me an any others, I found this very helpful:

http://liftyourxj.com/sye
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