99 xj build

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kniel3378

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Location

St. Pete, Florida

• Dec 13, 2009

• #1

okay here we go.

• Clayton Long arm upgrade
• RE 5.5 coils
• Skyjacker Hydro shocks
• RC trackbar and dpa
• Skyjacker SS brakelines
• Rear Bastard pack(used a set of lifted mj springs and stole the mj shackle also)
• Havent decided on a tire. Either 33 or 35 pitbull rockers

Beginning:

3 piece crossmember bolted and welded in.

Grinded these down some more. Looks a lot better:

Both Arms in:

And the shocks and coils....

The front done besides the trackbar and brakelines:

Rear Bastard pack:

Cross member and arms:

Next to my truck. (they used to almost be the same height):

Just need tires:

Okay, so today I put a buddy's 33s on just to see if they would look good. still havent decided on 33s or 35s. What do you think?

Flexed it on a dirt mound in front of my buddy's shop.

 

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DoctorPhate

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Location

Ottawa Canada

• Dec 13, 2009

• #2

33s for better flex

 

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kniel3378

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Location

St. Pete, Florida

• Dec 13, 2009

• #3

DoctorPhate said:

33s for better flex

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arent 35s just one more inch though? does that inch really make a huge difference

 

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Haleyrz

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Location

Spokane Valley, WA

• Dec 13, 2009

• #4

Depends on how much money you want to dump into the drivetrain. If done properly and cautiously, 35's would mean bigger axles, preferably d44's front and back, and at least 4.10 gears (4.56 preferably). 33's you'll want to upgrade some of the steering, 35's probably all to one ton. Even though yeah, they aren't much bigger.....weight is a factor with your drivetrain. Stuff can start breaking pretty easy.

 

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JRW7072009

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Location

Bullhead City, AZ

• Dec 13, 2009

• #5

Nice build I love the Clayton LA kit, I say you should do some 35"s it looks like you have an 8.25 I would to 35"s.

 

BlueGerbil

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Location

Germany

• Dec 13, 2009

• #6

I don´t really feel safe w/ my chromolyed D30 w/ 35s and plan to upgrade to a D44 as soon as $$$ allows.

Perhaps think about a set of nice Rubicon wheels wrapped in 285/75R16 (that´s about 33.5x11.5R16)

 

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mbogosia

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Location

Nashville, TN

• Dec 13, 2009

• #7

Nice job. I say stick with 33's. More flex, and easier on your drivetrain.

 

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bluedragon436

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Location

Dover AFB, DE

• Dec 13, 2009

• #8

Looks good with the 33's!!! I had a friend with the same lift height you had who had 35's, and although it looks awesome with them on there, without trimming a lot he had a loss of flex from the 33's, not to mention the parts that he was having to replace after each outing from those big meats.. I am going to be going with 33's as well.. at least until I can afford some axle upgrades.... 1 Ton FTW!!!

 

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austinaubinoe

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Location

Montgomery County, MD

• Dec 14, 2009

• #9

Keep the stock tires for extra flex.

 

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kniel3378

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Location

St. Pete, Florida

• Dec 15, 2009

• #10

lol. i had a big interest in the 35x12.50x15 ltbs but they are on a national backorder. So im probably going to do some 33 tsls.

I do have the 29 spline 8.25. ive heard it is equivalent to the d44. or atleast very close.

Im not sure on tire size lol. I have people telling me to go both ways and making a good argue about it. I just dont want to regret not running 35s. thats where im stuck

 

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kniel3378

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Location

St. Pete, Florida

• Dec 17, 2009

• #11

ordered 33 bias tsls yesterday.

 

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joshdbrooks

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Location

Nixa, Missouri

• Dec 17, 2009

• #12

I like the 34x10.50 LTB's or 34x12.50 TRXUS M/T

 

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Cobrajay

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Location

NY

• Dec 19, 2009

• #13

I'd say 33's for sure but go with what you want most.

 

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XJJeepNewb

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Location

Clearwater

• Dec 21, 2009

• #14

Nice XJ, good decision on the 33's.

Don't know what your gearing is currently but mine with the stock 3.55 and 32's was a complete dog when driving around town or wheeling. I can't even imagine how bad it would be with 35's.

I'm currently on 32's with 4.56 gears and it's nice to have the power back. Way easier on the drivetrain too.

I'm in Clearwater so maybe I'll run into you on the trails.

 

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kniel3378

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Location

St. Pete, Florida

• Dec 21, 2009

• #15

yep 33s should be here wednesday. I ordered my HnT sye also. need to get that done.



Does anyone know if a driveshaft can physically hold the rear down. I feel like the stock driveshaft is preventing the rear to extend to the proper height. Im just wondering if this is possible.

 

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RCP Phx

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Location

Phoenix,Az

• Dec 21, 2009

• #16

kniel3378 said:

Does anyone know if a driveshaft can physically hold the rear down. I feel like the stock driveshaft is preventing the rear to extend to the proper height. Im just wondering if this is possible.

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Nope!Did you wait until the rig was on the ground before you torqued all the hardware?

 

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kniel3378

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Location

St. Pete, Florida

• Dec 21, 2009

• #17

yes.

 

FloydXJ

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Salt Lake City

• Dec 21, 2009

• #18

kniel3378 said:

yep 33s should be here wednesday. I ordered my HnT sye also. need to get that done.



Does anyone know if a driveshaft can physically hold the rear down. I feel like the stock driveshaft is preventing the rear to extend to the proper height. Im just wondering if this is possible.

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Without the SYE, I assume you are still running a slip yoke - that will not do anything to your rear axle movement or positioning, as far as I'm concerned. I think you would pull something else apart. But you could always remove the DS and see what happens. My guess will be nothing. Being a bastard pack, it would not be suprising if it does not put the rear end exactly where you'd wanted.