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Old Oct 13, 2011 | 12:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr. E

Yeah im starting to see 6" is better with the long arms. Thats a bit out of my budget.

Thanks all.
Ya I wouldn't do anything above 4.5 without longarms that's why I'm getting long arms for my 4.5"lift lay I have had since July so I can go to 6-7
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Old Oct 13, 2011 | 12:24 AM
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Originally Posted by wiggles
Ya I wouldn't do anything above 4.5 without longarms that's why I'm getting long arms for my 4.5"lift lay I have had since July so I can go to 6-7
So 4.5" is ok with shorties?

Thats even better!
I can afford tires now.
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Old Oct 13, 2011 | 12:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr. E

So 4.5" is ok with shorties?

Thats even better!
I can afford tires now.
Ya you just need longer lower arms... then you do long arms... then higher... then bigger tires... then full width axles... then even bigger tires lol you know
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Old Oct 13, 2011 | 12:32 AM
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Originally Posted by wiggles
Ya you just need longer lower arms... then you do long arms... then higher... then bigger tires... then full width axles... then even bigger tires lol you know
Ok I see why not to start with a 6"

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I do appreciate this info. Almost blew my cash.
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Old Oct 13, 2011 | 01:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr. E

Ok I see why not to start with a 6"

Thanks man.
I do appreciate this info. Almost blew my cash.
No problem, that's what this forum is for
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Old Oct 13, 2011 | 02:38 AM
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For the people that want to know this is 33" on a 2" BB with no trimming. But I did take a BFH to the inner fenders.

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Old Oct 13, 2011 | 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr. E
Forgive me if I missed it!!!

I tried searching through 275 pages of Q&A but my eyes hurt now.

Here is my question:

Has anyone ever wished they got a bigger lift after the first one was done?

I mean Im looking into the 3" by Rough Country.

Am I going to want the 6" in a year or so?

Should I just get the 6" now?

Thanks.

Sorry again.
Well join the "Just One More Inch Club."

I think it is common knowledge that most of us get a lift and then after running it a while go 'I want to go a little higher.'

So my word of advice is alway upgrade with this in mind, 'So if I get this lift what will it take to make it a little taller.' This means that given options or spending money on parts ask, will I be able to use thim when I go a little higher.

For me it meant taking a little extra time and getting for instance, adjustable LCA, UCA and adjustable track bar, things like that.
Again, welcome to the JOMI Club.
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Old Oct 13, 2011 | 10:04 AM
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I've got 6.5" lift and I'm thinking about going down an inch or two. Lcog. 4.5"to 5.5". Bigger tires more cutting. Anyway. The bigger you go the more you spend
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Old Oct 13, 2011 | 04:11 PM
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http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep_xj_4x.html

i was looking at this lift what are the good and bad things about this kit?
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Old Oct 13, 2011 | 04:22 PM
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http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep_xj_4x.html

i was looking at this lift what are the good and bad things about this kit?
Pretty much all good, nothing I can think of that's negative right now
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Old Oct 13, 2011 | 04:24 PM
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http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep_xj_4x.html

i was looking at this lift what are the good and bad things about this kit?
Actually, nothing. That's a great kit, and the most complete one on the market IMO.

If I HAD to pick something to criticize, it would be that their X-flex joints aren't that great - they wear out fast. However you can rebuild them, or replace them with Currie Johnny Joints when they do wear out, so it's not a big issue. You should be ready to upgrade by then anyways!
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Old Oct 13, 2011 | 06:09 PM
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http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep_xj_4x.html

i was looking at this lift what are the good and bad things about this kit?
Looks like a good kit. 32" tires and you are reaty to go.
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Old Oct 14, 2011 | 04:48 PM
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i have a 96 xj bought it lifted and need some help i believe its 6'' skyjacker with 2 1'' spacers for the front and 3'' blocks and shackles in the rear has skyjacker hydro7000 shocks all around and i cant figure out why my front coils are bowwing forward? hitting the mount inside the coil cuasing it to wobble hitting a bump i believe
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Old Oct 15, 2011 | 10:18 PM
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Anyone run the doetsch shocks iro sells? In need of longer shocks. Opinions?
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 08:04 AM
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Anyone run the doetsch shocks iro sells? In need of longer shocks. Opinions?
Not personally but I know a few people who do. Good shocks for the money.
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