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Offline Mudhawg

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XJ Suspension?
« on: January 23, 2009, 06:52:28 PM »
how much lift can i put in the front without needing new control arms? can i just do LCA's?  trying to figure out what i will need to run 5"s up front
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Offline JackstandJohnny

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Re: XJ Suspension?
« Reply #1 on: January 23, 2009, 07:14:57 PM »
you'll need lowers and uppers buddy.  you could probably get away with just lowers, but might as well do it right
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Offline cLAY

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Re: XJ Suspension?
« Reply #2 on: January 23, 2009, 08:59:59 PM »
I did 4.5" on my '89 XJ with stock arms, was all right but broke quite a few arms....
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Offline Waytec

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Re: XJ Suspension?
« Reply #3 on: January 23, 2009, 10:34:40 PM »
I would highly recommend using a kit then you will have everything. I have Rubicon express 3.5 inc in my 95 XJ and love it
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