xj 4.5 Rustys to 6.5
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xj 4.5 Rustys to 6.5
guys, i got a rustys 4.5 lift kit on my xj with the upper control arms also rustys. i was wondering the easiest /cheapest way to make it sit 2 inch taller (6.5). the jeep dosnt go on the street so i am not worried about anything like that. thoughts? easiest? thanks
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I'm running a Tomken 4" & wanted the same thing. I used the TeraFlex 1.5" budget boost. It gave me an additional 1.75" lift & now i'm sitting @ just under 6". The only issue I think I have now is my Caster angle is off, that's okay since my lower control arms are adjustable. The only thing is, did your Rusty kit come with rear shackles? The TeraFlex kit has a "puck" for the front spring & a longer shackle for the rear leafs..... It worked for me for now, my next step is to go with new 6" lift leaf packs & new 6" lifted springs....
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I used 2 inch spacers in the front and shackle relocation brackets with new shackles to gain my extra 2 inches.
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