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Old 04-12-2012, 02:29 PM
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Hey guys just got a set of 4.5 lift leaf springs for the wife's rig gonna be installing a hack n tap at same time just need to figure out what degree shims
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Im running 4*
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Thanks ill try that. I think her Cherokee has lift shackles on it hope that doesn't affect it
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Thanks ill try that. I think her Cherokee has lift shackles on it hope that doesn't affect it
it will they angle the yoke up in front which is good might not even need shims
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Sweet even better news thanks
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im running 4.5 lift with 33's and 6 degree shims runs smooth with very little vib
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Hey guys just got a set of 4.5 lift leaf springs for the wife's rig gonna be installing a hack n tap at same time just need to figure out what degree shims
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I had 4 degree on my 5.25 lift and it was fine
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You need to read what i posted,regarding double cardon shafts.don't buy any shims until you have bought a angle finder, then measure and figure out what you need
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