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Old 11-19-2008, 06:17 PM   #16
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http://jeepinoutfitters.com/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=1400

The joint on that tracbar is far superior to the one that you provided in the link.


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Old 11-19-2008, 06:17 PM   #17
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Not sure what you mean?? Im not too bright on this stuff that why I ask lot of questions.
That's ok, I know I get annoying at stores beacause I ask tons of questions about everything and then don't end up buying anything. That's how I know so much.

As fas as the "super flex joint" i'm pretty sure this is what Kyle means:



It has a "super-flex" joint on the frame mount side. HTH
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Old 11-19-2008, 06:36 PM   #18
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What do you think on the rear bar I posted? It is also JKS
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What do you think on the rear bar I posted? It is also JKS
Oh ya, you silly people and your "rear track bars" lol

I don't know if it would make a difference from front to back. I just know that a flex joint is superior to a non flex joint
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I just know that a flex joint is superior to a non flex joint
You will have to break that down for me. I feel dumb. But I dont want to just say ok and act like I know what im saying. this is my jeep at stake here. I dont want to mess her up.
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You will have to break that down for me. I feel dumb. But I dont want to just say ok and act like I know what im saying. this is my jeep at stake here. I dont want to mess her up.
He is saying go with the tracbar that I linked
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Old 11-19-2008, 06:51 PM   #22
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He is saying go with the tracbar that I linked
Very well put
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Old 11-19-2008, 06:56 PM   #23
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Ok. I can figure out the difference between a flex and non-flex. But How can I tell??
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Old 11-19-2008, 06:58 PM   #24
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Do I need bumpstops?

What else should I do suspension wise to have the perfect 3in lift?
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Old 11-19-2008, 07:03 PM   #25
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Control arms??
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Is there anything I need to do for steering??
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ok, this is what a RE Super Flex joint looks like:

http://www.rubiconexpress.com/Products.aspx?Cn=169&Pn=1963&XnPath=169&Vid=1E1492 7930257

As for bumpstops, you will have to wait and see how much flex your lift has to determine what size you need.

Control arms, for 3" I would get something with double flex joints ( one at each end.

And steering, I wouldn't worry too much about that, unless you plan on doing some pretty hardcore stuff on just 3". Maybe a beefed up tie rod? But then again the ZJ tir rod is pretty beefy for stock....IDK
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Old 11-19-2008, 07:34 PM   #28
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Leave your steering along unless you are over 6" of height or are planning on running very large tires.
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Old 11-19-2008, 09:18 PM   #29
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Thanks guys. Im making a list of everything. Ill post soon.
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Old 11-19-2008, 09:23 PM   #30
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Well so far I have:
(prices are just est. dont include shipping and some I just rounded to top number anyway)

3in lift:
http://www.bds-suspension.com/kits/446H
$642.00

Front Adj Track Bar:
http://jeepinoutfitters.com/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=1400
$220.00

Tires(not rims):
http://www.quadratec.com/products/92609_13XX_PG.htm
$135.00 per tire
$675.00 Total 5 Tires

Alignment:
Local
$30.00

Rear UCA's:
http://jeepinoutfitters.com/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=316
$265.00

Front UCA's:
http://jeepinoutfitters.com/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=315
$285.00

Disconnects:
http://jeepinoutfitters.com/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=83
$145.00

Front LCA's
http://www.quadratec.com/products/56015_002.htm
$33.00

Rear LCA's
http://www.quadratec.com/products/56015_003.htm
$35.00

Brake extender:
http://www.cherokeeforum.com/showthread.php?t=5147
http://www.cherokeetalk.com/forum/f19/hsp-items-howler_gt-595/
$20.00



Total Cost(so far):
$2350.00


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