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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 11:30 PM
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Originally Posted by a_shirey

My stock angle is probably like 30 degrees. It isnt far off, but its off some. I need about a 3/4 inch of lift. I think .75" shackles will give me a steep angle.
Won't change it that much... Mine didn't get any worse
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Whats better? Running a 3" lift with stock track bar or running the lift with a track bar for 4-6" of lift.

Asking because I'm selling a 4-6" track bar on here and someone asked if it would fit for a 3" lift. Idk if he is running a stock height bar right now, but I want to know what is better for him before I sell him something that will F*** his rig up. Please let me know!

If you are interested PM me or check out the thread. Asking $105 for it and shipping on your expense. Rough Country. Brand new, only opened it to take pictures.
I woul want an adjustable one over stock at any height... It might work depending on the smallest length.
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Old Jan 10, 2013 | 01:25 AM
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Originally Posted by DESERTXJ206

Will they kill the lifespan of the leafs?
They shouldn't, I haven't heard of shackles doing that. Its an "Add a' Leaf" that will ruin your leaf's lifespan.
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Old Jan 10, 2013 | 08:59 PM
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anybody have a side by side pic of rustys 4.5 lift and re 3.5 lift on xj. People are telling me that the Re sits more towards 4" just wondering any help would be greatly appreciated
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Old Jan 10, 2013 | 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by lawnkid14
anybody have a side by side pic of rustys 4.5 lift and re 3.5 lift on xj. People are telling me that the Re sits more towards 4" just wondering any help would be greatly appreciated
Sits up higher for sure, I've rode in one
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Old Jan 10, 2013 | 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by lawnkid14
anybody have a side by side pic of rustys 4.5 lift and re 3.5 lift on xj. People are telling me that the Re sits more towards 4" just wondering any help would be greatly appreciated
RE lifts are underrated for the lift height - they always end up a good bit higher than advertised.
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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 06:57 AM
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Can you fit 33s under 4.5 inch lift with no trimming? As long as I don't flex it? (saving for bushwackers)
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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 07:00 AM
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You'll rub, so get the tires and wait to put them on till you get the bushwackers. 4.5" and 33's will look good.
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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by michaelOH
Can you fit 33s under 4.5 inch lift with no trimming? As long as I don't flex it? (saving for bushwackers)
You could probably get by with it if you have adjustable control arms, the only place I rubbed before I trimmed my fenders was at the back of the from wheel wells. If you can move your axle forward, you won't rub there. This is all I had to trim. And I only have 3.5 in he's of lift.
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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by bhennessee1

You could probably get by with it if you have adjustable control arms, the only place I rubbed before I trimmed my fenders was at the back of the from wheel wells. If you can move your axle forward, you won't rub there. This is all I had to trim. And I only have 3.5 in he's of lift.
Yeah that's the same thing I had to do at 4". That's why suggested waiting cause he said he didn't want to trim just yet. Though in reality that spot is gonna end up cut anyways. 6 in one, half dozen in the other.
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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 08:35 AM
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Would it make a huge difference if I remove my stock fenders? ( it's an 01)
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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by michaelOH
Would it make a huge difference if I remove my stock fenders? ( it's an 01)
You mean flares? No it would just make about a quarter inch difference. You are gonna trim a lot to put the bushwhackers you could just figure out how much you can trim without messing up the mounting points.
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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by bhennessee1

You mean flares? No it would just make about a quarter inch difference. You are gonna trim a lot to put the bushwhackers you could just figure out how much you can trim without messing up the mounting points.
Flat flares have a very specific way to trim fenders. Its why i havent trimmed yet either. You have to trace the flare to make it line up perfect.
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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by a_shirey
Flat flares have a very specific way to trim fenders. Its why i havent trimmed yet either. You have to trace the flare to make it line up perfect.
I want the flat fenders. I really like them.
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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by a_shirey

Flat flares have a very specific way to trim fenders. Its why i havent trimmed yet either. You have to trace the flare to make it line up perfect.
I've seen them installed on fenders that were trimmed too much to use their instructions, the still fit fine.
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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 01:46 PM
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so no one has any pics thats fine i was just curious
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