cmahaff
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Oh how about this http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/Merc...en=PROD&Store_Code=IROR&Product_Code=IR-STBCK
Sorry I keep stacking posts.
Sorry I keep stacking posts.
Shackle Question
- Thread starter cmahaff
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- Golden, CO
Sort of, and not. With your planned boost, drilling another hole in the track bar axle bracket will get the axle re-centered under the Jeep, using a stock track bar. You can always upgrade at a later time.
With your targeted height, spend money on new ball joints and steering parts. Buy NAPA Premium, or any brand that advertises metal socket liners: http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.c...84-01-Jeep-Cherokees-And-87-06-Jeep-Wranglers
The V-8, ZJ tie rod is the cheap upgrade over the stock tie rod. You will have to replace three pieces for this swap. The ZJ tie rod is on the jeep, stock is on the ground.
The stock XJ springs are notoriously soft. You will need to do something out back if you want to ditch the rear track bar. Putting slightly stiffer springs on my wife's station wagon did much to firm up the ride.
Past that, installing sway bar disconnects will keep your street manners when you need the sway bar, and let your axle walk over uneven terrain. I found a picture of my wife's station wagon, to show you how much a little work can do. It is driven 99% street. Sometimes I'll tow a trailer to the scrap yard, sometimes I'll drive around the mountains.
31-inch tires, 2-inch budget boost, front sway bar disconnected, rear sway bar removed.
With your targeted height, spend money on new ball joints and steering parts. Buy NAPA Premium, or any brand that advertises metal socket liners: http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.c...84-01-Jeep-Cherokees-And-87-06-Jeep-Wranglers
The V-8, ZJ tie rod is the cheap upgrade over the stock tie rod. You will have to replace three pieces for this swap. The ZJ tie rod is on the jeep, stock is on the ground.
The stock XJ springs are notoriously soft. You will need to do something out back if you want to ditch the rear track bar. Putting slightly stiffer springs on my wife's station wagon did much to firm up the ride.
Past that, installing sway bar disconnects will keep your street manners when you need the sway bar, and let your axle walk over uneven terrain. I found a picture of my wife's station wagon, to show you how much a little work can do. It is driven 99% street. Sometimes I'll tow a trailer to the scrap yard, sometimes I'll drive around the mountains.
31-inch tires, 2-inch budget boost, front sway bar disconnected, rear sway bar removed.
cmahaff
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- Colorado/Denver
Awesome man looks good!
I am on board with upgrading my steering. I am also down with replacing some parts with wj and zj. I'm just concerned I will order the wrong thing. I'm also concerned that swapping parts might involve a more "custom" installation. Which I am not equipped for necessarily. For example, I'd like to get the wj LCAs. But I can't tell exactly what to order and it looks like they don't just pop right in....
I plan on getting these leafs http://www.quadratec.com/products/5...J7S8wmjplZQMULsQIzCswk1w8QIXO7YwXyMmfvi3w_wcB
So they seems OK to remove the sway bar? That's not really a priority of mine I suppose. I just remember reading the instructions on the RE kit and it said discard the rear sway.
I am on board with upgrading my steering. I am also down with replacing some parts with wj and zj. I'm just concerned I will order the wrong thing. I'm also concerned that swapping parts might involve a more "custom" installation. Which I am not equipped for necessarily. For example, I'd like to get the wj LCAs. But I can't tell exactly what to order and it looks like they don't just pop right in....
I plan on getting these leafs http://www.quadratec.com/products/5...J7S8wmjplZQMULsQIzCswk1w8QIXO7YwXyMmfvi3w_wcB
So they seems OK to remove the sway bar? That's not really a priority of mine I suppose. I just remember reading the instructions on the RE kit and it said discard the rear sway.
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- Golden, CO
That is a pretty good review, buy-em!
EDIT: I think you will be able to remove the rear sway bar with the leaf packs you linked.
the WJ bushings must be trimmed to fit the LCA pockets. It becomes real obvious when you hold the arm up to the body. The trick is to get the bushings cold. So shove them in the freezer or a cooler of ice, then cut them with a sawzall slowly.
I've gt no suggestions as to brands and the like. I'm a rockauto closeout shopper. I've come to the conclusion that most of it is the same crap. the "HD" springs look like the factory upcountry deals. Only way to know is to compare spring codes.
The exception being balljoints as mentioned above. You want the metal ones. Most people seem to have good luck with OEM spicer, but they're pricey.
I've gt no suggestions as to brands and the like. I'm a rockauto closeout shopper. I've come to the conclusion that most of it is the same crap. the "HD" springs look like the factory upcountry deals. Only way to know is to compare spring codes.
The exception being balljoints as mentioned above. You want the metal ones. Most people seem to have good luck with OEM spicer, but they're pricey.
cmahaff
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- Colorado/Denver
So you didnt need to bend the metal tabs out at all to fit the bushing in? You did all your modification on the bushing?
cmahaff
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- Colorado/Denver
Can you confirm this is the part I would need? I feel like I'm doing something wrong. Auto zone had this part for 75 dollars! Its only 35 on rock auto.....
I cut the buching down about as far as it would go, brackets will have to be bent a touch on the axle, but don't go overboard. You should have to practically force the arms in there. They fit tight. The frame side LCA pockets on my wife's jeep are not bent out, trimmed the bushing until it fit.
Go Jeep did it ages ago and here's the writeup
http://jeep-xj.info/HowtoWJcontrolarms.htm
and yes, rock auto will be half price. THe shipping sometimes is a bit much, but that's why I like to order a bunch of other random stuff too.
Go Jeep did it ages ago and here's the writeup
http://jeep-xj.info/HowtoWJcontrolarms.htm
and yes, rock auto will be half price. THe shipping sometimes is a bit much, but that's why I like to order a bunch of other random stuff too.
