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Old Mar 24, 2015 | 02:30 PM
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Will do. I'm planning on finally starting a build thread so all of my lift info will be in there.
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Old Mar 25, 2015 | 05:35 AM
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Originally Posted by chipmaker
Will do. I'm planning on finally starting a build thread so all of my lift info will be in there.
Alright! I can't wait to see it!
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Old Mar 25, 2015 | 09:44 AM
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my coils are grey and they're rough country.
Ok, a buddy was able to get in touch with the previous owner. He said it is the Rough Country 3" non long arm kit. It does have aftermarket non adjustable lowers. I will need to replace one of the control arms and one shock. I should be able to use the rest.
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Old Mar 25, 2015 | 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by XJman.blogspot.com
Alright! I can't wait to see it!


Here's a pic. Notice how close the tire is to the lower part of the wheel well. When I turn the wheel there is only minimal clearance. I'm going long arm so hopefully I can adjust the wheel base to help some.


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Old Mar 25, 2015 | 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by chipmaker

Here's a pic. Notice how close the tire is to the lower part of the wheel well. When I turn the wheel there is only minimal clearance. I'm going long arm so hopefully I can adjust the wheel base to help some.
If wheels are straight your caster is off. When you increase lift it pushes your axle down and causes your control arms to pull backwards on the axle. Adjustable control arms will fix this.
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Old Mar 25, 2015 | 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by chipmaker
Here's a pic. Notice how close the tire is to the lower part of the wheel well. When I turn the wheel there is only minimal clearance. I'm going long arm so hopefully I can adjust the wheel base to help some.
Long arms will definitely help, and just for a heads up you need to make the pinch seam in the wheel well flush as not to destroy your tires when tucking/flexing
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Old Mar 25, 2015 | 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by chipmaker
Here's a pic. Notice how close the tire is to the lower part of the wheel well. When I turn the wheel there is only minimal clearance. I'm going long arm so hopefully I can adjust the wheel base to help some.
It looks awesome man! Did you net more than 4.5 inches? I've decided I'm going to stuff some 33's on mine and but up and do some trimming haha
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Old Mar 25, 2015 | 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by drhoward1988
If wheels are straight your caster is off. When you increase lift it pushes your axle down and causes your control arms to pull backwards on the axle. Adjustable control arms will fix this.
Originally Posted by docmedpros
Long arms will definitely help, and just for a heads up you need to make the pinch seam in the wheel well flush as not to destroy your tires when tucking/flexing


Thanks for the input guys. I have a radius arm set up in the garage that is going in the weekend after Easter, then I'm going to take it to work and use the forklift to flex it out and figure out my bump stoppage and trimming if necessary. Then have a custom computer alignment scheduled at a local 4x4 shop the following Friday. I'm cool with trimming the inner fenders and what not but I want to keep the factory flares, I'm going for the super stock look.
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Old Mar 25, 2015 | 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by 01cherokee01
It looks awesome man! Did you net more than 4.5 inches? I've decided I'm going to stuff some 33's on mine and but up and do some trimming haha


I haven't lifted it yet. That is just my stock suspension drooped 5" with one of my new wheels and tires bolted on to get a feel for how it is all going to come together.
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Old Mar 25, 2015 | 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by chipmaker
I haven't lifted it yet. That is just my stock suspension drooped 5" with one of my new wheels and tires bolted on to get a feel for how it is all going to come together.
Oh ok awesome! It's going to look badass!
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Old Mar 25, 2015 | 10:21 PM
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Thanks man! I can't wait to get it installed
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Old Mar 27, 2015 | 11:23 PM
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Anyone know where to get some PAC 4" springs besides Jegs?
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Old Mar 28, 2015 | 04:46 AM
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
Grey coils suggests it could be Rubicon Express. Do the leaf springs have bars on top near each end? I'd estimate 3.5" kit since the fenders aren't trimmed
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Good call. That slipped my mind
He kinda sorta beat me to it, but my coils are also grey and they're Tuff Country. If they are though, there will be a part number on the coil. Look up the part number and it will tell you exactly what lift it is.
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Old Mar 28, 2015 | 04:47 AM
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Originally Posted by docmedpros
Long arms will definitely help, and just for a heads up you need to make the pinch seam in the wheel well flush as not to destroy your tires when tucking/flexing
True story... need to do this with mine. I've already sliced up a few lugs 'cause I haven't done it yet. Not really an issue with the 235's but the 31s are definitely making contact.
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Old Mar 28, 2015 | 07:07 AM
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Anyone know where to get some PAC 4" springs besides Jegs?
But Jegs has free shipping..
http://www.rdmoffroad.com/jeepspeed-lift-springs.aspx
http://www.racingsprings.com/
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