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Old 01-05-2012, 05:30 AM
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I'm thinking about changing my lift on my 93 xj, it already has a 6 inch lift. My buddy had leafs all the way around on his zj that came off a Z71 and it had crazy stupid flex. What I'm asking is would it be better to leave my setup or do leafs all the way around or coils? I'm looking to get some crazy flex. I'm running 35x12.50's on a 6 inch lift, its a short arm kit that was already on the xj when I got it so Idk what kind it is.
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coils are better then leaves and honestly if u want crazy flex then just upgrade to an 6.5'' long arm kit. a ZJ with leafs all around sounds silly IMO id rather have coils all around anyday of the week
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Add long arms to your rig.

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I'm thinking about fabin up a long arm kit if I can find the specks on the arms and everything else that I would need
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Anyone know where I could find the specks on a long arm kit?
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Build yourself a crossmember and measure?

Or are you asking what materials to use?
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I need to find out what angles I need because it wouldn't take to long to build it
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Originally Posted by BIGCOOK
I'm thinking about fabin up a long arm kit if I can find the specks on the arms and everything else that I would need
if you have to ask you are in over your head.
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I just need to know the specks on a long arm kit so I can have my cousin help me fab it
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Every manufacturer users different lengths.you could use a pre made crosmember with mounting points in it and build from that.
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Ok thanks ill see where it goes from there and I'll post pictures as I'm building it
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google 4 link calculator.
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Alright I'll check it out. My cousin built one for his lil Suzuki and its held up great
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