One thing you could do is swap in a WJ fuel tank (or a fuel cell) at the spare tire location. Then you'd have all the room for a 4 link with long arms.
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One thing you could do is swap in a WJ fuel tank (or a fuel cell) at the spare tire location. Then you'd have all the room for a 4 link with long arms.
Yea, thats just overkill for me..
Lol thats overkill for anyone with the standard IFS front end. Dave did something like that but he's running a modified superlift.
Hey did you get an ETA for those shocks?
Yea they shipped yesterday. Since I ordered the 2" instead of the 4", we had to cancel and reorder scheduled to deliver Monday.. I've decided since those shocks are polished, I'm going to wire brush and sand the scrap out the 4xGuard and clear coat so it matches back there.. Can't wait to see the difference in these shocks
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Awesome man! Make sure you take some eye-to-eye measurements for me. I did my taxes yesterday and am thinking about pulling the trigger on the resi version :)
The only thing you might need to do is move your brake line down a bit- that can be done with $10 worth of parts from home depot.
Extending the brake like would be a good idea. Not sure if it will be a problem if you don't though since you always run with you rear sway bars connected. That would limit the articulation in the rear.
Yeah Andrew you'll definitely want to start disconnecting that rear sway bar for wheeling.... especially with these new shocks. The extra articulation in the rear will really help on the off-camber and challenging climbs on your next wheeling trip. You'll have a good 3" more travel before that rear tire comes off the ground.
Ok I wish thinking of removing it all together since so many of those with OME HD do, what all do I need to extend brake lines
I'll take a picture for ya tonight.
Ok perfect
Here you go man. Basically just take a piece of (s)crap metal, make a few bends, and remount the brake line block a bit further down:
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/i...6cf2a9e9-1.jpg
Ok cool, what size bolt is needed when relocating? I don't have spares laying around..
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I'll have to do this someday as well. Might even take my sway bar off because I think my JKS quick disco's are shot and don't want to spend $180 on a new set. The quick disconnects were one of my first mod before I even lifted the XK. I installed them about 4 1/2 years ago
Honestly I can't remember what size bolts I used.... This was a quick repair I did after my disconnected sway bar links got jammed under the vehicle and bent everything up, so I used whatever was in the junk drawer in my tool box.
I've been meaning to do my driver side and do a nicer job with it. Maybe a job for tomorrow morning..
Fox shocks came today! Can't wait to get these installed, measure 29" eye to eye.. Appearance alone makes these worth it, I'll be doing this, removing rear sway and extending brake lines this week, on top of the things I had listed to be this past weekend. Pics..
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/i...ypunuhar-1.jpg
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/i...a5ery8ub-1.jpg
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You have to measure from the middle of the two eyes on the shocks. I want some!!
Yea I know the other end of the tape measure is in the middle..
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Oh man those are purdy! I want a set!
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Those are nice!
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I would love these with the resi.....maybe after I start the sheriff academy
I couldnt justify the extra cost, not with the wheeling I do and no towing or steel bumper
Im still waiting to hear back from JBA if the resi version can be ordered with the adjustable damping control... that would be awesome; possibly the best "all around" shock. Keep it soft on the street and crank them up while offroad. :)
I was speaking with my Dad yesterday and he was wondering if these will give any additional lift in the back? I assume no but if mine are shot it would sag a bit correct?
Are you able to compress them with your weight?
Bad shocks dont cause suspension sag. Bad shocks accelerate spring wear which then leads to sagging. With your OME HD springs you probably wont see much of a change if any from the gas charge.
They are pretty stiff, barely can compress them with my weight but they do compress eventually.. I wasnt expecting them to gain lift but Ill run some measurements to be sure.. Also Ill be taking some flex pics before and after to show difference, but keep in mind I have my sway bar intact now and then I wont..
They compress slow due to the valving, but the extension force they exert is considerably less than your weight. You're a strong guy... how much can you raise the back of your xk via dead lift from the hitch? You wont see any more of an increase than that.
Given the OME HD spring rate, and assuming each shock puts out ~150 lb of force id expect less than 1/4" increase to static ride height. Looking forward to seeing what actually happens though!
Dont forget to post some pics in the shock thread. :)
Ill take measurements to be sure.. Ill start a thread now in the shock thread and update that when I install them.. Saturday is going to be a great day, shocks, rotate tires, diff service, diff guard sand and clear coat, catch can install and MAYBE oil change.. My XK is probably the reason Im single, dont have time or money for anything else!! Matt where do you order you diff fluids from, whoelsalemopar?
I use AMSOIL. Dont forget the friction modifier.
Side note, I just remembered the rear springs only have a 280 lb/in rate. The fronts are 630 and therefore would be unaffected by the pressurized shock. Take some good measurements and ill be able to figure out how much linear force they actually have. If they are 150 lb then you might see close to 1/2".... even at a 15 degree shock angle. And 150 lb is possible if the piston diameter is 1" given a 200 psi charge. Oooh man now you have me curious. :)
Whats the OD? I couldn't find dimensions online... a .8" working diameter brings it down to 100 lb force..
OD?
I think it means Outer Diameter.
I dont know the wall thickness to determine that..
Let me start the new thread to discuss this further..
You dont need to know the wall thickness for the outer diameter. I can guestimate the inner diameter better if I know the OD and look up pressure vessel wall thickness standards for that material.
Whats the correct diff fluid from amsoil and amount needed Matt? Also can I get the friction modifier from them or dealer?
Severe gear 75w-140... 4 qts is usually enough but id get 5 quarts to be safe.
I use the amsoil no-slip additive. 4oz per differential.
When you say no slip you mean the slip lock additive?
Yup. Im just tongue tied between GM and Chrysler terminology
Hahaha got ya just want to get the right stuff, Mopar is so expensive and what is charged for arguably the easiest service is ridiculous!!