Your jeep looks like its sad Dukie.

 

How much lift did this add man???

 

Not RC, they're from H.D. OFFROAD Engineering. Way better product IMO. Those are their new version - 100% bolt in.

And I LOVE them. Rides like a Cadillac. Can't wait to get some lift springs in the back and flex it out.

Not going to trails rd - need new tires since I'm running on a spare, and I'm helping my GF's mom move.

There's about 3/4" of lift built into them if you use a stock shackle. I used a Dakota shackle and got a little over 1".

 

Don't know if it's worth it for you, but if you drive up to Frederick, I can loan you a spare. I think you'd be driving past anyway.

 

thanks for the offer, but I don't plan on going again till I'm lifted and on big tires.

Speaking of which....made some progress on my bastard packs

 

Give me your scrap, and I might not need to buy 'new' packs lol

 

what is the longest lasting yet still capable off road tire

 

Id recomend BFG A/T... they tend to get very good reviews, especially for longevity.
Many people say these tires are overpriced, as they do have a considerable price tag, they rarely get criticism beyond the monetary shortcoming.

If you would like something a little cheaper, you can go with BFG at knock offs... the General Grabber AT2. Very similar tread, just less appealing sidewall (aka brand name), I have a friend who runs them and he likes them a lot.

Look them up at tire rack... im too tired right now to link.

 

no need for a link just planning those are what i was planning anyway

 

what are the disadvantages to rear blocks

 

There blocks.... Nuff said. Blocks break, can tweak springs, cause axle wrap, and also cause unneeded stress on u-bolts.

 

How bad is it to use regular extensions on an impact wrench?
Ive got impact sockets (for some reason my standard set is vanadium... uhoh)... and I know that using regular sockets is dangerous, but how unwise is it to use a regular extension?

 

If they are craftman use em. There not going to blow up you just might snap an end off. But just for an FYI using extensions on an impact reduces the hammer affect of the impact. They kinda work like a torsion bar. Never trust a bolt tightness after an impact with extension.

 

Bfg at's also get critised for being a very poor tire in mud, sand anything that requires cleaning to link up. They are something of a street all terrain. Read mag reviews and such about them toyo a/t's and a bunch of other brands get put ahead for on and offroad performance.

 

Hello, I am currently looking at the pros and cons between a 4 inch and 6 inch lift. I would like to have reasonable clearance in my XJ but obviously adding lift and larger tires will reduce the vehicle range.

I am currently looking at fabtech for a 4 inch and skyjacker for a 6 inch.

I guess the most helpful thing would be if people can post their mileage change from stock to 4" or stock to 6". Include tire size.