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Old Oct 16, 2011 | 07:18 PM
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i have got a 3 inch lift on my jeep but i went the cheap way an put a 3inch coil spacer an an aal an im wanting to go up a inch an a half what all do i need or is it foolish?
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Old Oct 16, 2011 | 07:54 PM
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I'd say get 4 or 5 inch coils, and full leaf packs....cant really add a bigger spacer if you already have 3 inch one
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Old Oct 16, 2011 | 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Xj88
I'd say get 4 or 5 inch coils, and full leaf packs....cant really add a bigger spacer if you already have 3 inch one
+ shocks, t-case drop, brake lines.
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Old Oct 16, 2011 | 08:22 PM
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Maybe not brake lines but def shocks and a tc drop.
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Old Oct 16, 2011 | 09:06 PM
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my shocks f that came with my 3inch lift wouldnt b enough? an so all id need would b 4.5 coils break lines an what about 1.5 inch shackles?
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Old Oct 16, 2011 | 09:15 PM
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The 3 inch shocks would work but would limit your down travel at flex. I'm honestly in the same boat wanting to go 4.5 but I have front coils and aal. I'm actually curious how the shackles will treat an aal.....my stock packs were not sagging...hopefully someone can provide info on the matter
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Old Oct 16, 2011 | 09:35 PM
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mine arnt either...... an yes i am courious as well i just dont think 3 inch is high enough for me but i hate to buy a new kit when i could use some of my old one
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Old Oct 16, 2011 | 10:42 PM
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As with any extended shackle it will cause the pack to wear faster. Big deal? not really. 4.5 inches is not cheap at all. LCA's, driveline mod's, brake lines, shocks, trackbar ect. ect....
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