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kirksjeep:
I would think you will need upper and lowers and they should be adjustable. You will also need an adjustable track bar or a new mounting system. If the track bar stayed stock it will pull the axle to the drivers side.
calvynandhobbs:
RE and Rough Country both make control arm drop brackets for the front that you could have to the house for under $200 and you'd be able to keep the stock control arms you already have. Basically they will drop your control arms enough and push it forward enough that even with 4.5" of lift you'll have the geometry of 0.5" of lift. They made a world of difference for ride quality in my XJ, but the problem I had was the my adjustable control arms wouldn't go as short as stock so it pushed my axle out forward and extended my wheelbase. If you went with those and spacers in the front you'd be good.
BlacXJeep:
the rusty's fixed LCAs are only $130 for a pair. they ask you for your lift size so that they can accomodate to it. wouldn't these be better then drop brackets, give me more clearance and new bushings? Just looked at a bunch of 4-5'' lift kits none of them come with uppers. But maybe If I would just consider looking into drop brackets for upper and lower, that would bring both closer to stock geometry, and I'll probably have to go with an adjustable track bar. This is really starting to get expensive... :o
http://rustysoffroad.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=RC-CA111-UV&Category_Code=ARMS
kirksjeep:
I found the thread below this morning while trying to solve my dash gremlins problem. There is some great info here that might give you some insight from guys that have used the stuff you are looking to buy.
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/should-i-buy-rustys-4-5-lift-kit-upgrade-my-current-skyjacker-3-a-840230/
BlacXJeep:
Ok that was somewhat helpful. Seems like I might be ok with my current plan, except I think a trackbar is necessary. I don't mind rusty's shocks since Im already running them. Right now my uppers and lowers are bone stock so that's the big question. Fixed, adjustable or drop brackets? Or some combination of the three. I'll keep researching. Is the Dash gremlin in your XJ?
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