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Old May 27, 2011 | 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by renpia
I would def go with front lowers. The rear is up to debate for me. I went with lowers in the rear and I have zero issues with handling or pinion angle issues. Others will say go uppers in the rear. I think it may depend on 4 door vs. 2 door.
Hmm ok, it will probably be a last minute decision when i order from dave at northridge. He should be able to steer me in the right direction i would imagine.
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Old May 27, 2011 | 11:11 AM
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Hmm ok, it will probably be a last minute decision when i order from dave at northridge. He should be able to steer me in the right direction i would imagine.
That would be a good call.
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Old May 27, 2011 | 11:11 AM
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the 5.38s seem a bit steep for 35's. Maybe some 5.13's instead?
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Old May 27, 2011 | 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by D_engel
the 5.38s seem a bit steep for 35's. Maybe some 5.13's instead?
This has been covered to death. For auto's many recco 5.38's with 35's. If I had a D44 up front I would go with 5.38.
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Old May 27, 2011 | 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by D_engel
the 5.38s seem a bit steep for 35's. Maybe some 5.13's instead?
Yea, this is my other area of conflict. I guess im just planning ahead because i imagine i will want 37s eventually. Would it be better to jump to 5.38s now or 5.13s and deal with the 37s when that bridge comes?
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Old May 27, 2011 | 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by apeezee
Yea, this is my other area of conflict. I guess im just planning ahead because i imagine i will want 37s eventually. Would it be better to jump to 5.38s now or 5.13s and deal with the 37s when that bridge comes?
If you think you will go 37's stick with 5.38.
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Old May 27, 2011 | 11:24 AM
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Being a rubicon, you already have 4.10's I would wait and see how it performs before the gear purchase ( there's always 4Lo) I have no complaints with mine on 35's and 3.73's and I'm at 5000 feet or above most of the time.
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Old May 27, 2011 | 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by 08yellowx
Being a rubicon, you already have 4.10's I would wait and see how it performs before the gear purchase ( there's always 4Lo) I have no complaints with mine on 35's and 3.73's and I'm at 5000 feet or above most of the time.
Not a bad idea, i can always get them put in later.
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Old May 27, 2011 | 11:45 AM
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I just put this lift on without adding control arms. Many people run the kit only without changing CA's. I'll go with lower CA's first if the need develops. I would suggest going with high end shocks since it is your DD. I got the Fox racing piggy back reservoirs in the front and the 2.0 fox shocks in the back. The ride with these shocks is much better than other shocks which I consider important on a DD.
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Old May 27, 2011 | 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by 08JKRHD
I just put this lift on without adding control arms. Many people run the kit only without changing CA's. I'll go with lower CA's first if the need develops. I would suggest going with high end shocks since it is your DD. I got the Fox racing piggy back reservoirs in the front and the 2.0 fox shocks in the back. The ride with these shocks is much better than other shocks which I consider important on a DD.
From what i have read the ride is pretty good when using the shock adapters with the rubicon shocks. Either way, i can try it with the rubi shocks and then go from there. I dont see the need to jump into crazy shocks just quite yet. I know that Bilstein 5100s are in my future in sure but for now my research has shown the Rubi shocks should be just fine. As for the CAs, i think i might go with front lowers to start and go from there.
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