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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by 01Cherokee_Sport

mostly a dd light trails. need em?
You'd be fine without them.
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 11:14 PM
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How much trimming would be needed to mount some 33x10.50s on a 3.5" RE superflex lift? Just outline the fenders, remove em, and cut the outline? I like the low big stance like that with a low center of gravity.
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 11:15 PM
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Looking to move up to 4.5-5" Im at 3 right now..full packs and coils, fixed LCA
that said I know I'll need a sye seeing i aave minimal vibes as is, I plan on shackels, extended brake lines, remove rear sway bar track bar...I wanna keep on the cheap?! Any suggestions
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 11:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Eagle564
How much trimming would be needed to mount some 33x10.50s on a 3.5" RE superflex lift? Just outline the fenders, remove em, and cut the outline? I like the low big stance like that with a low center of gravity.
That is the exact set up I have on my Xj. I did the cut and fold on the rear fenders. And trimmed the outline of the front flares. I also extended my bumpstops. Here's a few pics I have more in my build tread.
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 11:18 PM
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Originally Posted by kbphillips03
Looking to move up to 4.5-5" Im at 3 right now..full packs and coils, fixed LCA
that said I know I'll need a sye seeing i aave minimal vibes as is, I plan on shackels, extended brake lines, remove rear sway bar track bar...I wanna keep on the cheap?! Any suggestions
Are you getting new coils up front or coil spacers? You might want to consider quick discos or extended links up front on the sway bar. "Possibly" longer shocks depending on how much flexing you will be doing.
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 12:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Tom95YJ
That is the exact set up I have on my Xj. I did the cut and fold on the rear fenders. And trimmed the outline of the front flares. I also extended my bumpstops. Here's a few pics I have more in my build tread.
Dang your jeep is amazing. I read through your build and I'd really like mine set up just the same. Im assuming the RE 3.5" will net 4ish and some trimming will be needed like yours fir the 33s. Mines fully stock now so she'll need alot to get her in shape. Not sure where to start really.
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 12:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Nperryman
Are you getting new coils up front or coil spacers? You might want to consider quick discos or extended links up front on the sway bar. "Possibly" longer shocks depending on how much flexing you will be doing.
I'm thinking spacers, yea I plan on getting discos as well
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 12:48 AM
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also will my fixed 3" LCA be usable w the extra lift?
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 06:12 AM
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Originally Posted by kbphillips03
also will my fixed 3" LCA be usable w the extra lift?
Parsnip is at 5" front and rear, stock control arms, I'm sure it throws the caster angle off and probably pulls the axle back but it tracks true at 70mph on a regular basis...
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 06:21 AM
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Originally Posted by kbphillips03
also will my fixed 3" LCA be usable w the extra lift?
Yes* to answer your question but adjustable lower control arms or more ideal, but in my experience, unnecessary especially at 3"
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 06:31 AM
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Originally Posted by jeepsurfer1
Yes* to answer your question but adjustable lower control arms or more ideal, but in my experience, unnecessary especially at 3"
I have about 4 inches of lift on RE stock length arms, and my axle is pulled back and my castor is pretty off. I wouldn't do more than 4 inches of stock length arms.
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 07:00 AM
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Originally Posted by bhennessee1

I have about 4 inches of lift on RE stock length arms, and my axle is pulled back and my castor is pretty off. I wouldn't do more than 4 inches of stock length arms.
I suppose I should have said unnecessary up to about 4 lol sorry about that
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by jeepsurfer1

Parsnip is at 5" front and rear, stock control arms, I'm sure it throws the caster angle off and probably pulls the axle back but it tracks true at 70mph on a regular basis...
Originally Posted by jeepsurfer1

I suppose I should have said unnecessary up to about 4 lol sorry about that
I meant to quote this one.
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by bhennessee1
I have about 4 inches of lift on RE stock length arms, and my axle is pulled back and my castor is pretty off. I wouldn't do more than 4 inches of stock length arms.
I have the fixed RC LCA for my 3 inch ..I'm assuming there longer then stock so.I should be able to get another inch or two w o serious issues..what about the stock uppers?
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by kbphillips03
I have the fixed RC LCA for my 3 inch ..I'm assuming there longer then stock so.I should be able to get another inch or two w o serious issues..what about the stock uppers?
I bet they're 16.5 inches long.
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