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Doing a 3 inch RC lift right now. Should i add my 2 inch blocks also?

Old 07-09-2011, 09:27 PM
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I'm right in the middle of doing my 3 inch RC lift with AAL. Front is done working on the rear now. I had to buy a 2 inch block lift to get my u new u bolts. AZ didn't have just the u bolts in stock so I had to get the kit. I'm considering putting in the blocks along with the AAL. Would my XJ sit pretty level? The stock leafs were in decent shape. Had about 17 inches between center of hub and fender flare before lift. Thoughts?
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If you want the back 2" higher than the front...
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The rear of the Jeep would sit noticibly higher. To the point where it would probably look like a demented drag racing car kinda... Just leave the blocks out. They can cause axle wrap anyway. Unless you mean putting the blocks on instead of the leaf lift. Wouldnt reccomend that either.

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And your driveline angles would be messed up.

Sent from my mind using the rusty stock leafs off my xj.
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Ok thanks for the advice. I'll leave em out. Just broke a brake line. Do I need rear brakes? Lol... Just kidding.
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And the e brake cable end just fell out of the drum when I pulled it off. Awesome!!! I should just ride a bicycle.
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Originally Posted by kingkamodo
And the e brake cable end just fell out of the drum when I pulled it off. Awesome!!! I should just ride a bicycle.
You'd get far better MPGs with a bicycle lol
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Originally Posted by OOdynamite

You'd get far better MPGs with a bicycle lol
Depends where you live. The cost of time, water, and food might offset the gas.
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you could add them, BUT you will need to add some coil spacers in the front...
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Just hold on the to blocks
when the AALs start to sag, put them in lol
Just a thought...
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