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Old Sep 28, 2012 | 01:27 PM
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Well no worries there andy, i decided to keep my short arms for now.
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Old Sep 28, 2012 | 01:41 PM
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Just checked out the advanced adapters 231j sye. If I'm correct it will work for my 89?
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Old Sep 28, 2012 | 01:43 PM
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yes, as long as you have a np231
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Old Sep 28, 2012 | 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by dukie564
yes, as long as you have a np231
Alright, i plan on a 1in tc drop and should I buy some shims?
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Old Sep 28, 2012 | 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by my89xj

Alright, i plan on a 1in tc drop and should I buy some shims?
If you go with the sye you don't need a tcase drop.
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Old Sep 28, 2012 | 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by bheath

If you go with the sye you don't need a tcase drop.
Should I try the tc drop before I get an sye.
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Old Sep 28, 2012 | 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by my89xj

Should I try the tc drop before I get an sye.
A TC drop is a bandaid and it sacrifices ground clearance. A sye solves the problem but it is a little more expensive. If you stay at about 3-4" then the tc drop will suffice. If you ever plan on going higher, id go with a sye. Some say just get the sye, some say a tc drop is all you need.
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Old Sep 28, 2012 | 04:57 PM
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I don't disagree, but a TC drop is a handful (literally) for bolts and spacers. You could probably still hold a beer in the same hand. So I'd say an SYE is A LOT more expensive.

My RE 4.5" lift is more like 6" right now in it's pre settling stage. No grinding, popping or vibration. I'm getting an SYE/VC in a few months but going on a trip without it in a couple weeks.
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Old Sep 28, 2012 | 05:06 PM
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I guess ill have to see when I get there.
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Old Sep 28, 2012 | 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by my89xj
I guess ill have to see when I get there.
Jsuk, i run a tc drop with the only problem being it tends to drag on the rocks. I just can't afford a sye right now. Lol
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Old Sep 28, 2012 | 07:53 PM
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I know this may sound dumb at the moment but I am wondering what is the maximum tire size I can run stock in my 98 cherokee without any problems until I scrounge up the money for a lift?
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Old Sep 28, 2012 | 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by trojanchrokee
I know this may sound dumb at the moment but I am wondering what is the maximum tire size I can run stock in my 98 cherokee without any problems until I scrounge up the money for a lift?
235/75 will cause zero rubbing. If you are willing to trim, the possibilities are endless
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Old Sep 28, 2012 | 08:17 PM
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Thanks for the help man
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Old Sep 29, 2012 | 09:51 AM
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i was reading that f150 springs lift an xj 4.5 inche has anyone done this and how does it look??
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Old Sep 29, 2012 | 09:54 AM
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I bet it would look like an xj lifted about 4.5"

I can't imagine it rides anything but stiff as hell though. Dunno.
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