I personally would limit the flex right before anything touched or any lines got to tight.
I personally would limit the flex right before anything touched or any lines got to tight.
I checked your post and they look nice! I'll do some pricing and see how they compare to the Rancho's. I like the servicability aspect.
I'm assuming you are referring to the ELSD wires which connect to the top of the diff. I didn't think to check, but in the first photo it appears that there won't be a problem (at least on a passenger-side drop. The SL kit includes a lot of drop brackets, like for the brake line for instance, and they may have one for the ELSD lines as well. The ABS sensor wires on the rear hub were very tight at full drop but I simply moved the rubber clamps where they attach to the brake line and all was good.TrialByFire - How are the wires leading down to the rear diff at full drop? Did you have to extend them? I ask because when I extend mine out to 28" they are just about taunt.
Once I install the Rancho's (or Fox), I'll check again to see if the shock is the limiter. If not, I can pretty easily drop the brake lines another 1/2".
'06 XK Limited, 5.7 Hemi, QDII, OME struts & HD springs, JBA UCAs, 285/70R17 BFG KM2, 4XGuard Sliders, 4XGuard Diff Guard, Fox 2.0 reservoir shocks, custom bumpers and Warn xi9000
Wish list: SFA, in-dash Windows 8 PC
Cool! I just didn't want you to rip it out if the axle dropped hard!
[05 WK Khaki 4x4 5.7L QDII ][ 5" SL (OME HD coils and struts) ][ 295/70/17 Nitto Trail Grapplers on 17" Moabs (for the daily grind) ][ 35x12.50R17LT BFG MT KR (for wheeling) ][ Hidden Superwinch in stock bumper][ And soooooo much more... ]
Oh well. Guess I'll stick with the SL springs.
Here is the update on the Rancho shocks:
I cancelled the order (twice). It seems the RS19287 is discontinued. A couple of companies showed stock on-line and one of them even told me over the phone they were in stock but after running my credit card waited for me to call a couple of days later and then told me that "the factory" had discontined the model. I now have a pair of Fox 2.0 Pro (12" travel) on order and will hopefully have them on Friday. I will probably have to extend the brake line drop bracket a little bit (1"?).
'06 XK Limited, 5.7 Hemi, QDII, OME struts & HD springs, JBA UCAs, 285/70R17 BFG KM2, 4XGuard Sliders, 4XGuard Diff Guard, Fox 2.0 reservoir shocks, custom bumpers and Warn xi9000
Wish list: SFA, in-dash Windows 8 PC
Man that sucks... but, at the same time, maybe it's for the best? Can't go wrong with the Fox shocks!
'06 XK Limited, 5.7 Hemi, QDII, OME struts & HD springs, JBA UCAs, 285/70R17 BFG KM2, 4XGuard Sliders, 4XGuard Diff Guard, Fox 2.0 reservoir shocks, custom bumpers and Warn xi9000
Wish list: SFA, in-dash Windows 8 PC
Well I've got the driver side done after a couple of hours of fiddling, checking clearance, looking at different reservoir mounting positions, and a trip to Lowes. Everything looks good! The limit on this side seems to be the upper control arm on the gas tank armour, so no need to extend the brake line. Tomorrow morning I'll finish the other side (should go much quicker), then off to Gordy's Hill for a test run.
'06 XK Limited, 5.7 Hemi, QDII, OME struts & HD springs, JBA UCAs, 285/70R17 BFG KM2, 4XGuard Sliders, 4XGuard Diff Guard, Fox 2.0 reservoir shocks, custom bumpers and Warn xi9000
Wish list: SFA, in-dash Windows 8 PC
Envious.....
2007 Commander 4.7L, QTII, OEM Towing Option, tow hooks, 2"OME + 1/4" rusty's leveling spacer, Bilstein 5150 Rear Shks, Rear sway bar removed, 4xguard front skid, Offroad Unlimited Defender Roof Rack, Hella 500FF lights, 265/70/R17 BFG KM2 M/Ts 1.5" Rough Country Wheel Spacers
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