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Old 01-08-2013, 12:18 AM
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I'm looking at a 6.5in. long arm with 34's... Who thinks this would be too tall for trails and street?
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6.5" isn't too bad. More reasonable then the guys wanting to run 8" on 35s. You should be fine. You could probably lower your plan down to 5.5" but it would require more fender trimming.
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I have 6.5 and 35s and it does good. Going 37s next. I don't feel too tippy. If I could I would do 4.5 and 37s.
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6.5 on 35s is a pretty common setup. i wouldnt go any higher than that. going above 6.5 isnt going to make your jeep explode if you take it on the rocks like some people make it seem
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Too Tall, I'm at 3.5" with 33's I will stay at 3.5" for 35's
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It's fine. Everything is relative.
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Why not go 4.5" and use the Iceland Offroad or other cut-out flares?

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I'm a firm believer that your Jeep should explode at any height over six inches.
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there is a point where height hurts your offroad capability. that height varies depending on exactly what you do with your jeep.
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I'm a firm believer that your Jeep should explode at any height over six inches.
Love it. Always entertaining.
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Originally Posted by lowrange2
I'm a firm believer that your Jeep should explode at any height over six inches.
hahaha. yeah im sitting around 5.5ish and i have been a little worried also. just haven't had the chance to take mine out yet. but i have the option of taking out a 1.75" coil spacer and shorter shackles if i need to. maybe lift yours in a similar way so you always have the option to go a little lower later down the road?
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well actually the rig is already lifted 6.5 so I guess I can get some spring compressors to pull it down so it dosent explode. I just sold a Samurai with a 5.5 spring over and 31s so I shouldn't be worried about tipping over.
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Originally Posted by jeffro9944
I guess I can get some spring compressors to pull it down so it dosent explode.
wut?

spring compressors arent something you install and drive around on if that is what you are saying. Or maybe I'm reading it wrong?
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Originally Posted by jeffro9944
well actually the rig is already lifted 6.5 so I guess I can get some spring compressors to pull it down so it dosent explode. I just sold a Samurai with a 5.5 spring over and 31s so I shouldn't be worried about tipping over.
Spring compressors help in taking springs out and putting them back in...
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Originally Posted by jeffro9944
well actually the rig is already lifted 6.5 so I guess I can get some spring compressors to pull it down so it dosent explode. I just sold a Samurai with a 5.5 spring over and 31s so I shouldn't be worried about tipping over.
Its already lifted on short arms then? What other components have been upgraded? Definitely need long arms at that height.

You have to remember that lift heights dont translate from rig to rig. You have to go by belly and rain gutter. Also remember that COG per rig is different. The XJ will be alot more top heavy compared to the Sammi. But 5.5 on the Sammi? You shoulda cleared well over 31s.


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