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Old 03-23-2014, 01:30 PM
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From my understanding is the exhaust spacer allows the driveshaft to clear and the reason for upgrading the driveshaft is do to the CV boots prematurely shredding at full droop.
When i talked to MC when purshasing mine i was told to do the exhaust spacer kit.
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Old 03-23-2014, 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by jnabird333
I am running them with Bilstein 5160s. To me, it is a little firm. Their springs are better paired with a soft shock in my opinion. FWIW, the OME shocks are soft, good but soft. They also valve the 6 packs soft.
Thank you. Sounds like the fox shocks aren't a good idea. I've been reading that they are pretty stiff, but I do have some weight on my jeep that might soften things up.
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Old 03-23-2014, 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by K9wells
When i talked to MC when purshasing mine i was told to do the exhaust spacer kit.
That can work. Those spacers also push the crossover down. So, most aftermarket skids won't work. If you don't off-road and therefore don't need skids, then it is a good solution.
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Old 03-23-2014, 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Invest2m4
That can work. Those spacers also push the crossover down. So, most aftermarket skids won't work. If you don't off-road and therefore don't need skids, then it is a good solution.
Well only time will tell if you dnt break one thing your probably gonna break something else. If i wanted a princess pavement i would have done a much cheaper lift!
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Old 03-23-2014, 03:09 PM
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Did anyone running the 3.5" MC feel the need to address the steering??
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Old 03-23-2014, 03:42 PM
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Nope steering is good

sent from my work leash
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Old 03-23-2014, 04:32 PM
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Nope steering is good sent from my work leash
Does MC use anything to address it??
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Old 03-23-2014, 05:23 PM
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For your information.
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Old 03-23-2014, 05:31 PM
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For your information. <img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=540017"/><img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=540018"/>
I take it that is confirmation regarding your concern of the welded ends?
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Yes.
I wish I was doing something hard when it broke but I was just climbing on that bolder between me and the bronco.
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