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11-08-2011, 01:37 PM
#4396
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looking for opinions!!
Should I keep my rear 1.5" shackle and get a 3" rear leaf spring(costs more)
OR.. pull the lift shackle and run a 4.5" leaf spring out back.(discounted 40-60$)
trying to run 33's with minimal rub.
pros and cons of running shackle vs no shackle?
I have the terraflex BB kit on it right now. going to rough country's 4.5 I think.
Should I keep my rear 1.5" shackle and get a 3" rear leaf spring(costs more)
OR.. pull the lift shackle and run a 4.5" leaf spring out back.(discounted 40-60$)
trying to run 33's with minimal rub.
pros and cons of running shackle vs no shackle?
I have the terraflex BB kit on it right now. going to rough country's 4.5 I think.
11-08-2011, 06:04 PM
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Year: 1991
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Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
3" with 31s is pretty common, and it looks like a factory option. You can search and find tons of pictures for questions like this.
11-08-2011, 06:15 PM
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Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
Originally Posted by ivantheigor
So I plan to eventually buy a adjustable tracbar, but in the far future.
So should I put my tracbar in its original location, or should I drill a new hole like my BDS instructions suggest?
I just dont want to unduly weaken the bracket, especially as aftermarket trackbars require to re drill the factory hole to a larger size.
My setup will be 3inch lift on 31's.
So should I put my tracbar in its original location, or should I drill a new hole like my BDS instructions suggest?
I just dont want to unduly weaken the bracket, especially as aftermarket trackbars require to re drill the factory hole to a larger size.
My setup will be 3inch lift on 31's.
11-08-2011, 07:56 PM
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Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
RC lift dimention question?
Hey guys, new to the forum and have a few "newbie" questions. I currently have a 1999 xj Classic and just bought a used I believe older version Rough Country 6" lift. Came with Coils, upper and lower control arms(short arm), pitman arm, quick disconnects, adj. track bar, rear leaf springs and shackels( not sure if there stock or RC),T-case drop, but no shocks. Just wonding if anyone know what length the coils chould be for the 6" or 6.5" lift not installed and Is there a way to tell if the rear leaf is the correct lift? Asking because I've decided to sell the 6" lift and go with the RC 4.5" lift kit but didn't want to use the add a leaf, wanting to use the RC leafs.
I'm using this Jeep as a daily drive and maybe some weekend fun and planed on running 31" or 32" tires. Any help would be awesome. Thanks!
I'm using this Jeep as a daily drive and maybe some weekend fun and planed on running 31" or 32" tires. Any help would be awesome. Thanks!
11-08-2011, 10:05 PM
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I can line up the tracbar with the hole, but when I do the [insert technical name] gets in the way of putting in the bolt as seen in picture..
I basically cant feed the bolt straight in
Is there anything I could do without removing the [part name]?
I basically cant feed the bolt straight in
Is there anything I could do without removing the [part name]?
11-08-2011, 11:23 PM
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the bar in the way is called a draglink. and is it an aftermarket bolt? or stock? It should fit in just fine with the draglink in place... I bought a bolt from home depot and it fit right it. the new bolt I bought was 2.5" long. yours looks too big.
11-08-2011, 11:27 PM
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I came upon a great price for 2 m/t tires. I cant afford to buy 2 more m/t tires so thinking of buying some a/t tires for the 2 front tires my question is will this cause any type of terrible driving characteristics, might be a dumb question but thought I would find out before doing it thanks for any input or thoughts!!
11-08-2011, 11:27 PM
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I had to cut my old bolt off because it seized inside the trackbar bushing sleeve..
the bar in the way is called a draglink. and is it an aftermarket bolt? or stock? It should fit in just fine with the draglink in place... I bought a bolt from home depot and it fit right it. the new bolt I bought was 2.5" long. yours looks too big.
the bar in the way is called a draglink. and is it an aftermarket bolt? or stock? It should fit in just fine with the draglink in place... I bought a bolt from home depot and it fit right it. the new bolt I bought was 2.5" long. yours looks too big.
11-09-2011, 12:19 AM
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I had to cut my old bolt off because it seized inside the trackbar bushing sleeve..
the bar in the way is called a draglink. and is it an aftermarket bolt? or stock? It should fit in just fine with the draglink in place... I bought a bolt from home depot and it fit right it. the new bolt I bought was 2.5" long. yours looks too big.
the bar in the way is called a draglink. and is it an aftermarket bolt? or stock? It should fit in just fine with the draglink in place... I bought a bolt from home depot and it fit right it. the new bolt I bought was 2.5" long. yours looks too big.
The draglink is only in the way when I have the tracbar lined up to bolt in.
Thanks.
I guess I will have to remove the draglnk.
11-09-2011, 08:03 AM
#4405
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It's not hard. Remove the cotter pin and the crown nut, hang something heavy off the drag link, and hit the SIDE of the tie rod end where it connects at the wheel with a hammer. It'll pop right out.
Resist the urge to bang on the top of the TRE stud, it won't work and it'll screw up the threads.
Resist the urge to bang on the top of the TRE stud, it won't work and it'll screw up the threads.
11-09-2011, 09:14 AM
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Bar Pin Eliminators
Will be replacing all my shocks and would like to order some Bar PIn Eliminators (not quite sure what they for but i know i probably need some) from JKS.
How many do i need (front+rear, top and bottom)?
Appreciate if someone can post link, that way i can't go wrong
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Thx.
How many do i need (front+rear, top and bottom)?
Appreciate if someone can post link, that way i can't go wrong
.Thx.
11-09-2011, 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by BotakBeng
Will be replacing all my shocks and would like to order some Bar PIn Eliminators (not quite sure what they for but i know i probably need some) from JKS.
How many do i need (front+rear, top and bottom)?
Appreciate if someone can post link, that way i can't go wrong.
Thx.
How many do i need (front+rear, top and bottom)?
Appreciate if someone can post link, that way i can't go wrong
.Thx.
11-09-2011, 09:33 AM
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Year: 1999
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Found these,
Front Bottom BPE PN9603
Rear Top BPE PN9604
(Pls confirm)
Do i need any shock adapters?
Thx.
Last edited by BotakBeng; 11-09-2011 at 09:45 AM.
11-09-2011, 04:10 PM
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Wish I was this tech savy.