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Old Oct 16, 2012 | 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by BNJeepsta
Go 4.5" and save for long arms. 4.5" is perfect imo
Awesome! Do you know if the Nitro shock upgrade make any real difference?
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Old Oct 16, 2012 | 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by CFJB
Awesome! Do you know if the Nitro shock upgrade make any real difference?
Yes go with the nitro. Better ride for not much more money.
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Old Oct 16, 2012 | 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by greenxj21

Yes go with the nitro. Better ride for not much more money.
X2
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Old Oct 16, 2012 | 07:21 PM
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So my next question would be what size tire could I go with without having to trim my fenders?
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Old Oct 16, 2012 | 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by CFJB
So my next question would be what size tire could I go with without having to trim my fenders?
31's or 32's. But it depends on tread type. Mud terrains always actually measure a bit taller but may have to bumpstop to keep them from rubbing at full stuff.
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Old Oct 16, 2012 | 08:53 PM
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Sweet! Thanks for all your help guys, really appreciate it. I'll eventually not be a newb haha
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Old Oct 16, 2012 | 09:49 PM
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Just finished a 3" zone lift. It rides well but I get a wobble only after either big bumps or washboards at 55+ mph. If I let off the gas it goes away. I can drive on smooth roads at over 70mph with no wobble.

I did have it aligned after I did the install, going to take a good look at it this weekend. Where to start?
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Old Oct 16, 2012 | 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Becoyote
Just finished a 3" zone lift. It rides well but I get a wobble only after either big bumps or washboards at 55+ mph. If I let off the gas it goes away. I can drive on smooth roads at over 70mph with no wobble.

I did have it aligned after I did the install, going to take a good look at it this weekend. Where to start?
Check your tie rod end, have your tires been balanced?
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Old Oct 16, 2012 | 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by greenxj21
Check your tie rod end, have your tires been balanced?
Will check the tie rod ends. Not sure about the tires, 31" tires were on the Jeep before I bought it and didn't wobble then.

Do I need to get all four balanced?

Thanks
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Old Oct 16, 2012 | 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Becoyote

Will check the tie rod ends. Not sure about the tires, 31" tires were on the Jeep before I bought it and didn't wobble then.

Do I need to get all four balanced?

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Yes all four.
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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 02:26 PM
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Hey quick question, I need to lift the front of my XJ to be around 4.5 inches. I have been debating to do this through two different means. the first is by buying a set of 3" lifted XJ coil springs off of craigslist, and then use the existing 1.5" lift coil spacers. The other is to save a few more pennies and get 4.5" lift XJ coil springs. the main question that I am debating now is, is there any significant benefit to having the 4.5" lifted coil springs vs the 3" lifted XJ coil springs with a 1.5" coil spacer.
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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Nakedginger
Hey quick question, I need to lift the front of my XJ to be around 4.5 inches. I have been debating to do this through two different means. the first is by buying a set of 3" lifted XJ coil springs off of craigslist, and then use the existing 1.5" lift coil spacers. The other is to save a few more pennies and get 4.5" lift XJ coil springs. the main question that I am debating now is, is there any significant benefit to having the 4.5" lifted coil springs vs the 3" lifted XJ coil springs with a 1.5" coil spacer.
Just get new coils
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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by my89xj

Just get new coils
X2, and some damn clothes
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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by I Leak Oil

X2, and some damn clothes
I get it lol
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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by I Leak Oil

X2, and some damn clothes
Lol
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