jslamerman
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Ive got my new project MJ back on the front wheels, after assembling the front axle, brakes, etc. It appears that I have ALOT more lift in the rear than front( like 3 inches, Im going to adjust the rear down an inch, but I think Im going to have to come up 2 in the front!). Im using 35 xterrains on 15x8s with 4" backspacing (3/4 wider each side due to 5 on 5.5 hub conv kit), Rustys 4.5 springs, and a small spacer in front (looks just a bit thicker than the stock rubber isolator). Im seeing a possible issue with the bracket where the shock mounts contacting the control arm during droop (they are bent style arms from Rustys), am I worrying too much? I also need to measure the caster (adjustable uppers and lowers, and Ive pushed the axle forward a bit), where do you guys put the gauge at on the axle to get an accurate measurement, and what window should it be in? Lastly, will a set of XJ hard lines in the rear take care of some brake line issues Ive got in the rear ( Im now SOA, and the stock hardline would run right through where my perch is), and Ive got to run the e brake cables under the leaf springs now, its kinda hokey??!! Any suggestions??
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