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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by N20jeep
Can I ask why would you even consider doing this?
I want to do somethin a bit different, an I love the way it looks with leafs in the front. An all I do is snow wheelin an backroads. I dont rockcraw or do any real flexin. Plus from the other wright ups I did find, everyone said the leafs ride alot smoother then the coils up front.
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 05:21 PM
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Thanks for the info on the 3" lift. For a 3" lift how important is the longer lca for geometry on an 01 xj? Are there any other lca that are a little longer that will work from let's say a junk yard. Ex. Dodge Dakota, jk, zj... Or do I just have to pony up for adjustable lca's
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by greasemonkey75
Thanks for the info on the 3" lift. For a 3" lift how important is the longer lca for geometry on an 01 xj? Are there any other lca that are a little longer that will work from let's say a junk yard. Ex. Dodge Dakota, jk, zj... Or do I just have to pony up for adjustable lca's
Alot of people have kept there stock lca's when doing 3inch lift if you look around on here. I picked up a complete new pro comp lift off CL for $200 it even came with new lca's, shocks,track bar relocation,front springs and aal and all the hardware but I opted for rc packs as my stock was sagging 1.5inches.
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 06:09 PM
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Thanks, I guess I will prob go with rusty's 3" and see what happens.
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 07:00 PM
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After looking at reviews, not going with rustys.
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by greasemonkey75
After looking at reviews, not going with rustys.
I have the Rusty's 3" spring pack lift (new coils and full leaf packs). I am not disappointed with it. I would recommend getting the 4.5" lift though... Comes with LCAs, Adj. Trac-bar, rear axle shims and a couple other things for a couple hundred bucks more.
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 07:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Jeeper_Creeper
The shackles will be fine to lift with. I know for a fact that there are multiple people here that are already running the Autozone "lowering" shackles. From what I've seen they look fairly strong as well.
awesome, glad to hear that... helps a lot!
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 05:02 PM
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hey guys, i currently have 1.75 inch spacer/shackles on my xj and am in the process of installing a 3in. add a leaf kit from rusty's. i got the front axle lowered and put the new coils in, but now i cant get the control arms to line up correctly, any ideas?
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 05:19 PM
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Use rachet straps and come alongs, and just plain muscle
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 05:23 PM
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alright, thank you, ill give it a shot
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by bbojarzin
hey guys, i currently have 1.75 inch spacer/shackles on my xj and am in the process of installing a 3in. add a leaf kit from rusty's. i got the front axle lowered and put the new coils in, but now i cant get the control arms to line up correctly, any ideas?
You can unbolt the axle end of the trac bar. That will allow you to move the axle around more. You should have to replace the trac bar anyways bc of add 3"
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Old Feb 15, 2012 | 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by bowhunter2819
Anyone have a Tuff Country 3.5 Inch lift? I have ordered one and read a ton of reviews with 90% being good. Just want to know how you like your and if if was easy to install.

I have that on my 91 cherokee. its awesome. except i got the one without the add a leaf and i wish i would've done the aal. Installing wasn't that bad and its running awesomely.
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Old Feb 15, 2012 | 05:29 PM
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Does anyone know what you would have to do to put humvee wheels on a 1999 Cherokee
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Old Feb 15, 2012 | 05:41 PM
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anyone have good or bad experiences with bfg a/t ko? looking to pick some up in 31 or a 32 to replace my 30" rocky mountains(grip like crap on rocks but great in snow and mud.)

ive seen a lot of trucks run them but only a few rigs on here using them.

or opinions on other tires, thanks in advance.
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Old Feb 15, 2012 | 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by LeRoy90laredo
anyone have good or bad experiences with bfg a/t ko? looking to pick some up in 31 or a 32 to replace my 30" rocky mountains(grip like crap on rocks but great in snow and mud.)

ive seen a lot of trucks run them but only a few rigs on here using them.

or opinions on other tires, thanks in advance.
I have them in 33x10.50 and they aren't bad. In the snow they do ok. I didn't buy them new so maybe when new they are better. Mine tend to slide when stopping in the snow.
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