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Old 04-21-2013, 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by danXJ
ok gotchya.

I'm hitting my shock mounts... have any of you trimmed them? I don't want to lose strength in them? my lowers have an offset eyelet already
I'm doing 8.8 swap next weekend so my shock mounts will be tucked up nicely !
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Originally Posted by Aljay
I'm doing 8.8 swap next weekend so my shock mounts will be tucked up nicely !
I meant on the front. my lower arms arms limiting flex by hitting them...

but an 8.8 is a nice upgrade!
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Originally Posted by danXJ

I meant on the front. my lower arms arms limiting flex by hitting them...

but an 8.8 is a nice upgrade!
You can grind them down a little bit but if your joints are offset in the arms where they are hitting the mounts, thats probably all the flex you need.
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the tj case mounting studs are the same, but the holes on the transmission side are in a different spot
out of curiosity nobody needs to answer but would I be right to assume that all the tj trannys behind a 4L would have this?

(go Wikipedia)

1997-2002/3-speed 32RH automatic
2003-2006/4-speed 42RLE automatic
1997-1999/5-speed AX-15 manual
2000-2004/5-speed NV3550 manual
2005-2006/6-speed NSG370 manual

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I have been sub'ed to this for a while and have read through it countless times. I'm working on a low cog rig right now. I'm curious, how many inches of bump stop would you add to a 3" lift to run 35's? And also what shock specs did you use? That's probably my biggest question, though it goes hand in hand. I realize 35's on 3" would not be tough for you to do, but I'm trying to "hone in" my build skills. Thanks!
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Originally Posted by dzeinert
I have been sub'ed to this for a while and have read through it countless times. I'm working on a low cog rig right now. I'm curious, how many inches of bump stop would you add to a 3" lift to run 35's? And also what shock specs did you use? That's probably my biggest question, though it goes hand in hand. I realize 35's on 3" would not be tough for you to do, but I'm trying to "hone in" my build skills. Thanks!
Every rig is different. Flex yours out with no shocks. Measure for bumps and then by shocks accordingly.
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Loving this thread. Lots of good useful info. I run a 43" TSL/SX with roughly 6.5" inches of lift, I love the way it works and rides. Opening up the wheel wells and proper bump stops are definitely the way to go. I've been in XJ's with 9 plus inches of lift an they just feel way to unstable, like you are going to tip over at any moment the minute your in an off camber situation. Awesome write up and info.
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Man I want 43" sx's, Any more specs on the jeep?
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dozer big tars
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Originally Posted by hankthetank
dozer big tars
emm yup. lol huge!
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1995 XJ on 43x14.50x17 TSL/SX's. Lift is a 5.5" RE . Front Dana 60 35 spline outers,35 sline inners,both 4340 steel, drive flanges, 1410 ujoints (big) 5:38 gears with a detriot locker.
The rear is the same ,dana 60,4340 35 spline shafts into detriot locker with 5:38 gears
Both axles are trussed and shaved with Heavy duty Ballistic covers
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All the window in the back are removable,lexon.
4 half doors too.

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Question, I saw that RC has a long arm upgrade kit (I'm not going to get into an argument about how everybody loves/hates RC compared to other brands), it comes with the cossmember, transfer case skid, arms, and hardware (I believe that's it). As of now I have a RC 3" lift and it works well with 31's, stock bumpstops/control arms and trimmed fenders. Would I be able to successfully use this kit with my current springs without the arms binding in up travel? Eventually I'm looking at going to 33's or 35's adding as little height as possible. Thanks in advance
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question. for the 3" guys what track bar are you running? all the ones iv found are for 4.5" and up.... or do you just relocate it? thanks!
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Originally Posted by danXJ
question. for the 3" guys what track bar are you running? all the ones iv found are for 4.5" and up.... or do you just relocate it? thanks!
I'm still running my stock one, you can get a bracket to relocate it 3/4" over, that axle shifts to the drivers ride when lifted, a couple buddies of mine run RC track bars but I wouldn't recommend it, I'm saving for either a IRO or BDS double shear
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Originally Posted by danXJ
question. for the 3" guys what track bar are you running? all the ones iv found are for 4.5" and up.... or do you just relocate it? thanks!
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