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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 03:02 PM
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So if I get the lower adjustable control arms, better springs and shocks, another wheel alignment, all will be good?
How about lower control arms, and the rear end, anything for back there.
What would you recommend for springs and shocks, that are not too soft and not too hard?
Let's slow down so you don't just throw money, it's too hard to make but easy to spend. Have you wheeled and what types of trails do you, will you go to in the future? You have to be real honest here. This will determine what wheel size and thus lift size. Every one will recommend, and some will say go big, but only you can make the call.

Family, kids? They have to get in and out on a daily basis. Do you use the jeep as a commuter? You have to find balance in off road wants with real world needs.
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 03:03 PM
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ID:	424801A Awesome upgrade that many people don't know about, is Full Traction's HD rear sway bar. Has 3 firmness settings. Drastically reduces body roll, and fixes the understeer issue (going around corners, feels like your rear is coming around). Well well worth the $185, very happy with it.

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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by k0260
A very good product that seems 'unknown', I know of very few members that use them, but Full Traction's HD rear sway bar. Has 3 firmness settings. Drastically reduces body roll, and fixes the understeer issue (going around corners, feels like your rear is coming around). Well well worth the $185, very happy with it.
So many new things since I had my lift in 08'. Looks like its for 3"+ lifts though. It should help with roll in the rear, but not the front, so outside tire in turns will dive. Does not address nose dive in braking.
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackRockBurner
So many new things since I had my lift in 08'. Looks like its for 3"+ lifts though. It should help with roll in the rear, but not the front, so outside tire in turns will dive. Does not address nose dive in braking.
Just for the rear. If you have a lift that has understeer issues, and excessive body roll, this helps a ton! Regardless of the front staying stock. Naturally, I wouldn't expect any roll bar to address nose dive when braking.
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 03:21 PM
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Also, Full Traction reccomends this for lifts over 3", only a suggestion for how much it helps, oe and up can still use these by all means.
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Newfie
So if I get the lower adjustable control arms, better springs and shocks, another wheel alignment, all will be good?
How about lower control arms, and the rear end, anything for back there.
What would you recommend for springs and shocks, that are not too soft and not too hard?
In other words replace the crappy RC lift
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by kjeeper10
In other words replace the crappy RC lift
yes x2, I went through that 'swap' awhile back
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 04:11 PM
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Thanks to everyone for your input..looks like I have some decisions to make here.......get rid of the RC lift or try throwing more cash at it.

The answers I received are very much appreciated and I will keep you posted on the final results.
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by k0260
yes x2, I went through that 'swap' awhile back
You live you learn
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Old Feb 21, 2013 | 10:58 AM
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Here are the final results AFTER an alignment.
Please have a look and explain what is wrong and how I can correct.

Here are my alignment results.

Front:
Caster Left: 3.1. Right: 3.3
Camber Left: -0.7. Right: -0.2
Toe Left: 0.10. Right:0.10

Rear:
Camber Left: -0.6 .Right: 0.0
Toe Left: 0.18 .Right: 0.02
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