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Old Apr 5, 2014 | 07:16 PM
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take the wheels off, will give you about 10" of extra droop.
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Old Apr 12, 2014 | 03:52 PM
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Anyone have measurements of the 3.5 coils? These aren't THAT much longer than stock. Pic of the front coils.

Just checking since I know some were shipped 2.5 coils instead of 3.5.
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Old Apr 12, 2014 | 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by n3tfury
Anyone have measurements of the 3.5 coils? These aren't THAT much longer than stock. Pic of the front coils.

Just checking since I know some were shipped 2.5 coils instead of 3.5.
You can't go by comparing them. Look at the bottom winding on the stock coil (end code) you loose 2-3" installed in the jeep.
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Old Apr 13, 2014 | 08:55 AM
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I spent Forever reading over this whole thread! Lots of pointless arguing, lots of meatheads. But a few voices of clarity and knowledgable people. I learned a ton about roll center. Great read! A few worries also with dirtmans broken Ca and the "tail wag" on the new taller bracket. We will see what happens. I hope my kit comes with the new forged ends!?!?

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Old Apr 13, 2014 | 08:57 AM
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Its my understanding that they are shipping kits with the forged ends.
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Old Apr 13, 2014 | 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by n3tfury
Anyone have measurements of the 3.5 coils? These aren't THAT much longer than stock. Pic of the front coils.

Just checking since I know some were shipped 2.5 coils instead of 3.5.
The metal cloak will also compress less then the factory coils when installed due to the increased coil rate.
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Old Apr 13, 2014 | 03:39 PM
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Ordered my kit last week. Got the basic 3.5" one, however added the rear brake lines, and lower control arms (so will have both lower/upper front control arms). Will do the rest of the arms later on. On a side note... exchange rate sucks right now... should have ordered mine last summer.
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Old Apr 13, 2014 | 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Septu
Ordered my kit last week. Got the basic 3.5" one, however added the rear brake lines, and lower control arms (so will have both lower/upper front control arms). Will do the rest of the arms later on. On a side note... exchange rate sucks right now... should have ordered mine last summer.
I got lucky. My local shop was doing a price match with American dollar. And cheap shipping, with group buy.

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Old Apr 13, 2014 | 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Jade_Monkey07
I got lucky. My local shop was doing a price match with American dollar. And cheap shipping, with group buy.

I dont always drive where others cant. but when I do, its in my Jeep. Stay muddy my friends
Jealous. With the exchange rate, shipping was close to $400. Sometimes living in the north sucks.
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Old Apr 13, 2014 | 04:33 PM
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Where are you? Im im calgary

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