Going from 3 in. to 4.5
01-26-2013, 04:21 PM
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Going from 3 in. to 4.5
i have a rc 3in lift right now with the aal, if i want to go to 4.5 what all do i need to get. would i need all new leafs or could i use a 1.5 rear shackle and for the front could i use coil spring spacers or would i need 4.5 in coil springs. also what else would i need to upgrade
01-26-2013, 04:30 PM
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On the springs, if you can afford it just go and get the new ones. It'll give more than the 1.5 inches of lift your looking for because they won't be saggy.
You'll probably need new shocks, I'm not sure since it's such a small step up.
You'll probably need new shocks, I'm not sure since it's such a small step up.
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01-26-2013, 08:36 PM
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Depends on the length of your leaf springs. Ideally you want your shackles at a 30deg angle minimum, 45 is better.
This really applies to all shackles, not just the Teraflex (straight).
This really applies to all shackles, not just the Teraflex (straight).
01-27-2013, 12:25 AM
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Keep it at 3 inches. Spend the money you'll save on skids and recovery then do stronger trackbar, steering, and control arms. If you have money left over after that, regear to 4.56 or 4.88s and lock it. Keeping your XJ low keeps the unnecessary costs down and makes it more capable. 
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Keep it at 3 inches. Spend the money you'll save on skids and recovery then do stronger trackbar, steering, and control arms. If you have money left over after that, regear to 4.56 or 4.88s and lock it. Keeping your XJ low keeps the unnecessary costs down and makes it more capable.
01-27-2013, 09:28 AM
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I'm doing the same. I have the zone 3" kit now and after running it, it's settled to just over 2". I've contacted zone and they've replaced the leafs once already, bt it's back down to where it was before.
I picked up rc adjustable shackles and 1" spacers for the front. I'll be sitting around 4" total by the time it's said and done.
I've been looking for add ons that I'll need to get in addition to the shackles and spacers, like lines ect. Thanks for the definitive answer
I picked up rc adjustable shackles and 1" spacers for the front. I'll be sitting around 4" total by the time it's said and done.
I've been looking for add ons that I'll need to get in addition to the shackles and spacers, like lines ect. Thanks for the definitive answer