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Old Jul 22, 2011 | 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by JeepDreems
I took the leap of faith on wednsday...

since then I have been alittle uneasy.

I ordered my RC 4.5" X series

Nice chunk of change was taken out of my account (about 5 mins later)...

however...

Yesterday I had sent them a message on live help, since there was no confirmation email or tracking # sent out.

The reply was "it will appear once UPS scans the items"

39 hours later - still no email

I will not complain until after
the "6 boxes" do not show up on Monday by 1700

Think I might go fishin this weekend and rely on patience.
I would contact grimus, he's the rough country vendor on here, he could prolly help
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Old Jul 22, 2011 | 08:49 AM
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Dont sweat the lack of confirmation email. Their system is super slow or something. I stressed bout that too an called a couple days in a row asking bout it but on the 3rd day the ups man was at the door asking for help with all 9 boxes lol. If it doesn't show up on time call an ask for Jason. Been a lil bit since i have called but I think he is at 114. He will take care of u. There are some douches that work their like any company but he is a great guy to do business with.

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Old Jul 22, 2011 | 09:10 AM
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Thanks for the info, i will take my frustrations out on the trout @ the lake tomorrow lol

I am also seeing alot of folks who are having other issues with steering, driveshafts, sye's and TC drops... I bet i'll be one of the lucky folks who has to do EVERYTHING!

Anyone ever seen the "Super-Flex" universal joint from Tom Woods? Any good?
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Old Jul 22, 2011 | 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by OOdynamite

I would contact grimus, he's the rough country vendor on here, he could prolly help
How do coil spacers do I want to put two inch on the front and rear of my 89 xj
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Old Jul 22, 2011 | 09:46 AM
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There are pre-made kits from rough country (or any of their competitors) that would be your best bet
also, i might recommend checking with teamcherokeeDOTcom and invest in new rear leafs - as MANY XJ's sag

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Old Jul 22, 2011 | 10:09 AM
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im prob. a lil late on this one.. but i have a 4.5 in lift and i got vibes around 30 and 45 and they were really bad like shaking my mirror where u cant see out lol! but after i put bigger tires on it its not as bad??? makes no since but idk haha! and my 31s rub off-road not really flexing...so idk if my 31s or bigger than your guys but i don't easily clear them haha! anyway just putting that out there.
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Old Jul 22, 2011 | 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by JeepDreems
Thanks for the info, i will take my frustrations out on the trout @ the lake tomorrow lol

I am also seeing alot of folks who are having other issues with steering, driveshafts, sye's and TC drops... I bet i'll be one of the lucky folks who has to do EVERYTHING!

Anyone ever seen the "Super-Flex" universal joint from Tom Woods? Any good?
the same thing happend with me. I acually got the email at 8AM the day the lift arrived lol, (5 days later) I wouldn't worry.

tons of people have issues with every brand, the RC joints do have issues. they will send you new one no questions asked all you have to do is call them and let them know. there are other options if they annoy you to change out or don't want to worry about them failing. currie makes joints that fit into the X series arms. http://www.currieenterprises.com/cestore/Product569.aspx?id=2629 these fit my long arms, should fit your arms too but double check...
I plan on going with these as i just don't want to ahve to change the joints out after every other trip. good luck i am happy with the quality of my long arms and happy i went with the RC kit even if i have to buy new joints...

Originally Posted by Twitch 89 xj
How do coil spacers do I want to put two inch on the front and rear of my 89 xj
the front is coils, spacers work well for a budget they just sit ontop of the spring, the rear is leaf spring so you need blocks to space it(go between leaf and axle), but would advise you get a new spring pack or make your own.
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Old Jul 22, 2011 | 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by jonb8
If you keep beating yourself up on price your never gonna lift it. I've lifted alot of jeeps and I now run a rusty's hybrid. I run Rusty's 4.5 coils ($149.00) on the front, a s10 bastard pack on the rear ($20.00 from the JY), and your choice of shock in your budget. The thicker s10 leafs gives the factory feel back to the jeep even though it's taller and let's me pull my pop up camper and utility trailer without fear of breaking springs. Here's a pick of my xj pulling a fully loaded pop-up and family over 300 miles through the WV mountains and wheeling while we were there. My jeeps (3 xj's) have this lift and no SYE's, T-case drops or vibes, but I might just be getting lucky....LOL

is it s10 bastered pack or just bolt and play?
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Old Jul 22, 2011 | 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Gorillaxj
you need blocks to space it
Blocks are bad (least that is the general understanding I have learned on here)

For 1.5" lift, RC has the shackle relocator, and there are adj. shackles out there.
I would only assume that would get you 2 - 2.5" of lift (possibly more)?

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Old Jul 22, 2011 | 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by JeepDreems
Blocks are bad (least that is the general understanding I have learned on here)

For 1.5" lift, RC has the shackle relocator, and there are adj. shackles out there.
I would only assume that would get you 2 - 2.5" of lift (possibly more)?
I would agree. but they do work and people use them, I wouldn't use them and as stated above I would get a full leaf pack, or shackles. I have shackle relocation brackets. they are awsome. worth every penny.

was mainly trying to explain that coil spacers wont work in the rear

1 inch for the relocation bracket and proper shackle angle (45*). and a 1 1/2" shackle list is a great way f0r 2.5" lift in the back.

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Old Jul 22, 2011 | 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Gorillaxj



the front is coils, spacers work well for a budget they just sit ontop of the spring, the rear is leaf spring so you need blocks to space it(go between leaf and axle), but would advise you get a new spring pack or make your own.
Or you could get 2 inch rear shackles to lift the rear. I would recommend those over the blocks.
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Old Jul 23, 2011 | 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by jonlee79
is it s10 bastered pack or just bolt and play?
S10 bastard pack, just cut the eye's off a set of s10 springs and bolt them up under your main leaf.
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