Ok that makes since. Im putin 1" spacers above the coils here in a week. Should I even adjust the bar or see how it effects first with the spacers?

 

Hey y'all, done with the removing the control arms and got the new ones on! The bad thing is I'm pretty sure i ordered shocks that are too short because the front two will be fully extended to be able to be installed at ride height.... I ordered those shocks because my buddy (one i got the lift from) thought it was a 4" lift, but it turns out that its way taller than 4" of lift. So, i was wondering if i need to get newer new shocks or if there's any way that i can use these shocks but extend them w/a bracket or something? I really dont want to order new shocks unless i absolutely have to..

 

Might be able to just call the company up you bought them from and tell them the situation and ask if you can send those shocks back and get the right size ones .

 

either do what the previous poster said,

or buy front shock cheaters from Detours Offroad.
http://detoursusa.com/fsc.php

 

i have a five inch lift and need to know if i will need new longer control arms. i have the jeep tore apart with the lift in but i cant get the control arms back together, eventually i want to upgrade but have no money right now, can any one help me?

 

Yes you need new lowers. The uppers will be okay though

 

absolutely you will at 5". You can probably get the stock ones back on temporarily by lowering the lift down to compress the axle to ride height, that way the LCAs will clear the bottom of the bracket thing, then use a rachet strap or pure muscle to push the axle towards the rear and slide the LCA bolts in. I wouldn't run it too long like this though...

 

I am installing a 4.5 rc lift on my xj and I want to know if anyone is still running a factory front skid plate because when my suspension is hanging the steering won't turn left due to the skid plate. Any spacing it out or is my only soulution to this is get rid of it?

 

Ill have to look into this once I get mine back. Im at 4 inch with 33x12.50s my skid is getting a flag airbrushed on it.

 

How much trimming did u have to do to fit 33s

 

None yet but I got a 2 inch Puck and shackle to add still. Here she sits now.

 

Hey outlaw are you on stock gears?

 

Yes. Mine had a 4.2 in it but I built a 4.7 for it. D30 and D44 w/3.73s

 

Oh nice! I've got plenty of lift for 33's but sadly not ebough motor or money for new gears. I'm stuck at 31's till I regear and then I'm thinking 4.56's and 35's

 

Thanks. I figure with my gears and new motor combined it would be comparable to a 4.0 with 4.10s on 33s.