RE 3.5" lift
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My RE 3.5" rear leaf pack is a tiny bit harsh under normal driving matched with Bilstein 5100s, has settled about a half inch or full inch (it measured at almost 5" over stock immediately after install) but it rides awesome when I have the rear end loaded with my 220 pound moto 
It really just isn't mooshy junk, not overly harsh or stiff.
It really just isn't mooshy junk, not overly harsh or stiff.
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Same here with the re springs. Gotta load all my gear and tools in the XJ to flex decently even after 3 years. I also believe a better shackle angle would help. I have jcr gas tank skid , sliders , winch bumper , winch. Full size spare (33 ). And this is how it sits with a full tank and all be trail tools and recover gear.
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32 is a odd size you'll want to regear for 33's Mine is being regeared in a couple months then it'll get 35's again. I like the ground clearance with the larger tires. But they are a little harder on parts
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I'll probably stick with 31s. Cheaper and I can get more flex with them
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Cheaper yes but if you'll be surprised I can fully extend my 10" travel shocks and unseat Coils 4" fully flexed with the other side on the bumpstop. On 33's and 35's. But I also set up my bumpstops properly when I measured for shocks Tire size has nothing todo with articulation.
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Cheaper yes but if you'll be surprised I can fully extend my 10" travel shocks and unseat Coils 4" fully flexed with the other side on the bumpstop. On 33's and 35's. But I also set up my bumpstops properly when I measured for shocks Tire size has nothing todo with articulation.
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My kids started getting bigger and I had it brought to my attention that the stock XJ rear seat doesn't have headrests, which, in today's bubble-wrap the children's society, is a big, huge, steaming no-no.
Having done the swap though, they are really nice seats, so I can't be too mad.
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Oh my God, that's one of the most beautiful XJ's I've ever seen. With the 33's or the 35's. When mine grows up, I want it to look just like that.
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I do not run any coil spacers. Mine is about 1/2 inch higher in the rear. I did the full leaf replacement . These need time to settle. Mine has settled about 1/2 inch after lots of flexing on the trail. The full leafs are beefy and stiff and take time to flex. Also pay attention to shackle angle. I think mine is too vertical preventing better flex.
the 3.5 will install more like a 4". As Tony at Serious explained this allows for aftermarket bumpers, winch, skids etc to be added and you will still be at least 3,5.
the 3.5 will install more like a 4". As Tony at Serious explained this allows for aftermarket bumpers, winch, skids etc to be added and you will still be at least 3,5.
