Mine ran out of propane on the front end. I put it to good use.

 

One of mine came out easily. But the other one is in there GOOD. I have had the map gas torch on it for about two minutes and it still isn't budging when i put all my back into it! I started to pb blast the bumper. I think i may remove the bumper to get into the frame there and then just cut it out or something. I have new bolts and everything. why can't this be easier!!!!

 

I'm getting a new RC 4.5 kit, can I use my 1.5" lifted shackles from my previous BB without much hassle? I'm installing a sye and cv shaft. My stock shackles are in pieces. Also, should I use my coil spacers to level it out?

 

So if I understand correctly you're going to increase the 4.5" lift with the budget boost parts?

If so yes they'll work fine. You will need to make sure however that the shocks, lower control arms, and trackbar you get with the lift kit will work at 6" of lift (since they were designed to be used with a 4.5" kit).

I personally don't see why people go beyond 5" of lift...but you can do what you want

 

I bought it for the *** end. Use it always now. Bottle just went empty tho

 

I see, I really don't want that much more lift, but my stock shackles are junk now. Maybe I should head to the junk yard to escape hassle. Thanks for the insight.

 

sounds like a good plan - or find someone on here selling their stock ones

alternatively (and the route I would take) is to CALL up RC to order your kit, and see if they'll send you the 3" springs and 1.5" shackle combo instead of the 4.5" spring kit. Same lift, but it'll flex better and solve your shackle issue, and probably will be cheaper also.

Also that way you can get 10% off by mentioning the forum.

Call Jeff at RC - 1(800)222-7023 x125

 

Awesome, good idea. Thanks Dukie.

 

So right now im running 31.5's on stock axles (prev owners work...also an incomplete lift, ie no sye, adjust. Control arms or drop brackets ...sway bar discos...anyways) the rear is a 35, my buddies tell me its bound to break soon, but ice been on mild off road and its my dd for 3 years now...my question i guess is, am i in danger of it just snapping or what? The pumpkin had a new cover when i got it, so idk if he did any gear work...so lets assume its stock, am i really going to be upset soon or is it ok untill i can actually afford a jy 825 or 44?

 

you'll be fine for now - just don't hammer the hell out of the go pedal on rocks. the d35 is pretty sound with up to 33s on it if you don't wheel it like a madman.

 

So like if me and my buddy go up to like potts mtn or bobletts gap (here in va, from what i hear they arent hard trails) i should be ok with some light wheeling for.now?

 

yes

 

Should be fine. I just ran my longbed Comanche through Blue-rated rock gardens with the stock D35, and I drove it home without a problem.

(Yes, dukie, I'm gonna be whoring that statement for a while)

 

haha...I knew i shoulda left you hung up on those rocks...

 

The rest of my Rancho kit arrived, now i just need to finalize what to do about the rear springs.

Kit came with AALs, i'm wanting to replace the leaf packs completely. Rockauto has OMIX-ADA "heavy duty" rear packs for $90 each. Is this a good way to go? Any other suggestions?

A very slight rake might be preferable just so it evens out if i load it up in the future. I haul engines fairly often it seems.


This is where i get confused: http://www.quadratec.com/products/16033_018.htm

That's the Rancho full replacement bundled with their 2.5" kit. But... it's only listed as 1.5"? Where does the extra inch come from?