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Old Aug 18, 2016 | 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Spydie
I run KO2's. They're alright, i found in slick mud they don't clean themselves too well but they still work great. When I move up to 33's I'll either be running those or the mud terrains
Ko2s are one of the best all terrains on the market. They don't do well in the mud because, well their not a mud tire haha. But for an all around tire they are great
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Old Aug 18, 2016 | 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by ingramp
I looked at the iron rock off-road. It looks more complete. It's honestly not that much more expensive. Now I just gotta save up and do the SYE. I'm looking at doing BFG AT KO2's any opinions on some AT tires.
I have 31 inch ko2s and they seem like they are wearing fast... Besides that I love them off-roading
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Old Aug 20, 2016 | 08:26 PM
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After lifting my XJ 2 inches I'm experiencing a vibration. Its not death wobble. It starts vibrating between 50 and 56 miles per hour

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Old Aug 20, 2016 | 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by RangerWeaver
After lifting my XJ 2 inches I'm experiencing a vibration. Its not death wobble
Driveshaft U joints
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Old Aug 20, 2016 | 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by salad
Driveshaft U joints
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Old Aug 22, 2016 | 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by DirtyKurty
I have 31 inch ko2s and they seem like they are wearing fast... Besides that I love them off-roading
I found that too, kinda just thought maybe it was because i got them used and they were maybe old? Got them in February with about 80% tread from an actual tire shop and am looking at getting new tires just before winter.

Originally Posted by RangerWeaver
After lifting my XJ 2 inches I'm experiencing a vibration. Its not death wobble. It starts vibrating between 50 and 56 miles per hour
Also make sure you have both front and back tires balanced on a high speed machine, not just the cheap "balance" job some shops give. I found that took away my 50-60mph shimmy.
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Old Aug 22, 2016 | 11:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Spydie
I found that too, kinda just thought maybe it was because i got them used and they were maybe old? Got them in February with about 80% tread from an actual tire shop and am looking at getting new tires just before winter.



Also make sure you have both front and back tires balanced on a high speed machine, not just the cheap "balance" job some shops give. I found that took away my 50-60mph shimmy.
The tires were balanced at my shop with a road force balance machine.
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Old Aug 24, 2016 | 11:46 AM
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Need to order longer brake lines. Currently looking at the RC ss ones that will be about $80 for all 3. Any other options for a 5ish" lift? Not sure if the TJ lines would cut it at that point or not
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Old Aug 24, 2016 | 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Spydie
Need to order longer brake lines. Currently looking at the RC ss ones that will be about $80 for all 3. Any other options for a 5ish" lift? Not sure if the TJ lines would cut it at that point or not
Do not get those rc ones. They are known to leak and bust
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Old Aug 24, 2016 | 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Martlor13
Do not get those rc ones. They are known to leak and bust
Really? I haven't read that in the past threads I've looked through. I'm more concidering YJ brake lines now but i cant find the specific line anywhere. Whenever i look them up on O'Rileys or Autozone it just comes up with the full brake system

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Old Aug 24, 2016 | 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Spydie
Really? I haven't read that in the past threads I've looked through. I'm more concidering YJ brake lines now but i cant find the specific line anywhere. Whenever i look them up on O'Rileys or Autozone it just comes up with the full brake system
Look up parts on Rock Auto.
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Old Aug 24, 2016 | 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Spydie
Really? I haven't read that in the past threads I've looked through. I'm more concidering YJ brake lines now but i cant find the specific line anywhere. Whenever i look them up on O'Rileys or Autozone it just comes up with the full brake system
Yeah I worked at a tire shop up until may this year. We did alot of stuff besides tires though. People would come in with rc brake lines that would just leak like a river and a few busted causing people to lose braking. Scary
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Old Aug 24, 2016 | 06:49 PM
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so.. I just scored these wheels for 80 bucks.. they are 7 inch wide.. I have 8 inch wide rims now.. these do come with spacers to.. will that 1 inch make a noticeable difference in anyway? outside of looking real badarse?
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Old Aug 24, 2016 | 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Hommersimpson
so.. I just scored these wheels for 80 bucks.. they are 7 inch wide.. I have 8 inch wide rims now.. these do come with spacers to.. will that 1 inch make a noticeable difference in anyway? outside of looking real badarse?
The measurements that actually matter are the bolt pattern (Do they fit on your lug nuts?) and the backspacing (How far do they go in from the mounting surface?)
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Old Aug 24, 2016 | 07:21 PM
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they came off a TJ ... TJ same bolt pattern right?
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