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So if i do a 3" lift do i need to modify the track bar or sway bar or the pitman arm or is it just like the 2" lift is and can get away with the stock components and just get new shocks?
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So if i do a 3" lift do i need to modify the track bar or sway bar or the pitman arm or is it just like the 2" lift is and can get away with the stock components and just get new shocks?
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im doing an add a leaf and coil spacers lift to my truck this weekend, got the lift used and didnt come with ubolts,the lift is only 2'' does anyone know what size u bolts i should use? my front axle is a dana 30 rear is dana 35.
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im doing an add a leaf and coil spacers lift to my truck this weekend, got the lift used and didnt come with ubolts,the lift is only 2'' does anyone know what size u bolts i should use? my front axle is a dana 30 rear is dana 35.
2 3/4 inch wide u bolts, about as long as the stock ones. You want 2 3/4 between the sides of the u bolts. They should have some at advance auto parts, or auto zone.
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2 3/4 inch wide u bolts, about as long as the stock ones. You want 2 3/4 between the sides of the u bolts. They should have some at advance auto parts, or auto zone.
Make sure they're round. Not square. And don't reuse them.
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thanks guys i owe you one, im also replacing rear shocks and dont know what i should do to replace the mounts could anyone help with that? i know they break and its a pain to replace i saw a guy replacing it with store bought hardware, anyone have and easier way or a better way to go about making new rear upper shock mounts?
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Make sure they're round. Not square. And don't reuse them.
Round not square? I think you are loosing faith in humanity.
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thanks guys i owe you one, im also replacing rear shocks and dont know what i should do to replace the mounts could anyone help with that? i know they break and its a pain to replace i saw a guy replacing it with store bought hardware, anyone have and easier way or a better way to go about making new rear upper shock mounts?
It's super easy. Just punch the old ones out with a 2 pound hammer and a punch, an fish the new bolts through. I need to find a video for you.
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Round not square? I think you are loosing faith in humanity.
What do you mean? Some setups use square U-bolts. Go look at the shelf at Advance.
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What do you mean? Some setups use square U-bolts. Go look at the shelf at Advance.
I know, but on an xj, I guess if you have never looked under one you could make that mistake but I hope nobody would.
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Originally Posted by bhennessee1

I know, but on an xj, I guess if you have never looked under one you could make that mistake but I hope nobody would.
I didn't know the first time. Just trying to help
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im thinkin 9in long 2 3/4 wide an 3/8in thick for the ubolts. a friend of mine makes custom ones same price as advanced auto so i figure why not
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Ok guys need to get some tires and not looking to spend a arm and a leg whats some good tires for the price I am looking at the general grabber reds I can get them for $817 out the door
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Can I fit 35s on a 4.5 inch lift without doing a lot of trimming?
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