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- Thornton, CO
Rear Flex is a myth.
Rear Flex
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fdsa487
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- El Cajon, a.k.a. The Box
kid4lyf said:You don't want to know
Seriously though, unless you have a lot of fabbing experience and still really want this I would go with some of the available kits.
I'm a big fan of Rock Krawler's stuff. They offer a rear 4 link using coilovers that is very nice.
Kinda pricy, but nice.
http://rockkrawler.com/
Keep in mind, when going this far the entry price is just that; entry.
I've spent almost as much time and money tweeking, tuning, and repairing as the actual building.
Is the rear of that RK coil conversion kit triangulated?
Roxtar
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- NW Indiana-Chicago area
Yes.fdsa487 said:
They recently switched from a 3 link (top wishbone) design to the current triangulated 4 link.
It's all in the tech section of their website.
fdsa487
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- El Cajon, a.k.a. The Box
kid4lyf said:
Wow... that is probably a pretty bas a$$ kit then. That is something I will do in a couple years (when I get a tow rig) and the Jeep is a trailer queen =)
ghettocruiser
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- Norristown, PA
For what its worth... Im getting results like this with the RE 4.5" superflex kit. I have 33 x 12.5s. Thats on a ramp, but I get it to do that on the trail no problem. Good ride, good flex, held up good so far, not too terribly expensive...
One day I would LOVE to link it in the rear though. But first Im doing long arms and going a bit bigger.
Justin
One day I would LOVE to link it in the rear though. But first Im doing long arms and going a bit bigger.
Justin
rockready069
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- Location
- Kennesaw, GA
thats my red XJ and the rear 4link cost me around $200 MAX and i've probably got around 8-9hrs in it. not that hard.
VegasAnthony
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- Las Vegas
elephantrider1 said:
make sure you get some shackles ..
actually get some shackles first then decide what leafs you will need..
ARBOGASTER
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- Cincinnati OH
Has anyone tried teraflex revolver shackles and had any luck?
Roxtar
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- NW Indiana-Chicago area
In just the rear I have about $350 in rodeyes alone.rockready069 said:
IH8RDS
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- Location
- Hampton, VA
These are 4" springs unknown manufacture. (Got a hell of a deal on them though $40). Before the front sway bar discos and longer brake lines. The brake line was the only thing holding the axle from flexing more. I now have brake lines for a 6-8" lift and now I need new shocks and bumpstops. :laugh3:
Wil Badger
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- Utah
has this become another one of those "who's got Flex threads"
i'll play
i'll play
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- Port Orchard, WA
Wil Badger said:
i think you are full of yourself and are a closet post whore...
myself - i am out in the open on both accounts...
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Wil Badger
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XJ_ranger said:
hehehe ya ok get ahold of yourself at 750 posts i'm a post whore.i have no problem saying i'm all about shameless promotion.but come on the person asked about how to get more flex out of a set of crappy leaf springs and people started draging in pictures of full link machines.i gave my opinion on what he should do and how well rusty springs work .so come on who started it really
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- Location
- Port Orchard, WA
Wil Badger said:
so then we agree - you are full of yourself
VegasAnthony
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- Location
- Las Vegas
I still envy the flex Goatman gets with his homebuilt leaf packs..
I myself am runnin about 6 leafs per side built from a set of XJ packs and a 2" shackle ..and I have a set of early Dakota leafs sittin in my garage when I lgo to 35's..........I cant find any of my poser pics but I love em
I myself am runnin about 6 leafs per side built from a set of XJ packs and a 2" shackle ..and I have a set of early Dakota leafs sittin in my garage when I lgo to 35's..........I cant find any of my poser pics but I love em
xjj33p3r
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- garland, tx
Big Offroad leafs flex pretty well when you are carrying the 300+ pounds of gear that they require to function properly. Here's a shot of my rig flexing out just as well as the front
JKS boomerangs in there too.
JKS boomerangs in there too.
- Location
- Louisville, IL
elephantrider1 said:ok this is how i flex the rear swaybar is off and so is my rear tire off the ground that is. I dont like losing traction
Is your front sway bar disconnected? These are Rusty's 4.5" springs, discoed front & rear. JIM.
At least you have better flex than this guy.
- Location
- Birmingham, AL
National springs, whatever ones Mark Hinley gpot built is what you'd want (if you have ohh $500) They are 10 or 11 thin leafs in each pack and flex well.
lectrode
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- Southwest Oklahoma
I can look at pics of your rig all day.Awesome rig!!!Wil Badger said:has this become another one of those "who's got Flex threads"
i'll play
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