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Old 08-16-2012, 08:02 PM
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I have a 95xj(daily driver) with a 4.5"rc 33x12.50 tires and an aussie locker in front(dana 30). The things i plan to do are install an SYE, get a limited slip for the rear(8.25),install 1" lift shackles in rear, and spacers in the front, and i plan to buy a long arm upgrade for the front. I was wondering what you guys think i should do first. Dont say to save up for all of it. So what do you guys think
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SYE for sure
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Thats what i was thinking. I was thinking sye, or limited slip, depending on which one comes along first at a better deal. Does anyone know if you can run a stock front drive shaft in the rear with a real sye or can you only do that with HnT
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SYE, ditch the spacer and shackle idea, and forget the LSD and get a full locker is what I think
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SYE, ditch the spacer and shackle idea, and forget the LSD and get a full locker is what I think
Well i want the shackles because they let me flex better that my stock shackles, i'll get full 5.5 coils if i can find some. And as for the locker, i really dont want to run a full locker on my only vehicle
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SYE. 1in shackles are an improvement over stock. 1in spacers not so much but there is no harm in using them if all you want is extra lift.
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Originally Posted by helmut
SYE. 1in shackles are an improvement over stock. 1in spacers not so much but there is no harm in using them if all you want is extra lift.
Yeah, im gonna try to find a set of 5.5in coils, but if i cant find any for a decent price, ill just go with the spacers to level it
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Well i want the shackles because they let me flex better that my stock shackles, i'll get full 5.5 coils if i can find some. And as for the locker, i really dont want to run a full locker on my only vehicle
shackles aren't going to give you much flex. relocation brackets paired with shackles will. going taller wont
as for the locker just run it in the front then. taking the effort to install an LSD is a fail. gotta reset the gears and yatta yatta. too much hassle for something that tends to not work when you need it most. so unless you're doing gears at the same time, it's pointless IMHO
(recall the fact that this is a thread where you asked our opinions)
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Originally Posted by Atmos
shackles aren't going to give you much flex. relocation brackets paired with shackles will. going taller wont
as for the locker just run it in the front then. taking the effort to install an LSD is a fail. gotta reset the gears and yatta yatta. too much hassle for something that tends to not work when you need it most. so unless you're doing gears at the same time, it's pointless IMHO
(recall the fact that this is a thread where you asked our opinions)
I was originally planning on that, but in reality the relocation brackets add like 2in, plus shackles, im looking at 3-3.5in of lift, and im only wanting 1-1.5
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SYE:
http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...ducts_id=81952

5.5" coils:
http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...ducts_id=87034

Boomerang Shackles:
http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...ducts_id=90189

LongArms:
http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...ducts_id=77863
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80$ for coils? Man thats an awesome deal.
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Originally Posted by ohio95xj
I was originally planning on that, but in reality the relocation brackets add like 2in, plus shackles, im looking at 3-3.5in of lift, and im only wanting 1-1.5
Relocation brackets don't have to add lift. Unless they're the rough country crap ones. What's the reason for wanting more lift anyway?
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Man Atmos no offense man but your always real quick to jump peoples asses about how they want to build their Jeep. You give good advice but you talk down to people sometimes like their stupid. Just a third party observation.
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Originally Posted by Atmos
SYE, ditch the spacer and shackle idea, and forget the LSD and get a full locker is what I think
x 2 on that idea.



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