badwithcomputer
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You have DC2's? You just made a new best friend.
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Post by badwithcomputer on Jun 7, 2015 15:52:02 GMT -4
I approve this upgrade!
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badwithcomputer
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You have DC2's? You just made a new best friend.
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Post by badwithcomputer on Jun 9, 2015 11:49:29 GMT -4
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eastcoastcam
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Is it time to go wheeling yet??
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Post by eastcoastcam on Jun 9, 2015 12:11:06 GMT -4
Darn it Brandon, they won't fit a WJ, without at least adapter spacers...
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Aaron NN
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Vice Prez - North Nova
2003 Grand Cherokee Limited - Never stock for long...
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Post by Aaron NN on Jun 9, 2015 12:44:27 GMT -4
Yup James is correct, these are meant for a TJ or older Cherokee with a 5 x 4.5 setup. The WJ is a JK setup that is 5 x 5.
Please keep searching for me thx
Aaron
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skinypedalmasher
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Secretary - North Nova
YJ..stock axles 35"Pitbull Rockers..305H.O motor...700R4..What will break first?
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Post by skinypedalmasher on Jun 10, 2015 10:05:16 GMT -4
They should only fit Chevettes and K-cars..now brandon you will have to google those...As your probably to young to remember them...lol
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Aaron NN
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Vice Prez - North Nova
2003 Grand Cherokee Limited - Never stock for long...
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Post by Aaron NN on Jul 19, 2015 17:51:46 GMT -4
So I ordered a 2" Rough Country Budget Boost for the WJ. I took this afternoon and installed it. It gave me exactly 2" of lift front and back. I also ordered the shocks to go with it as well. I had 32" before the lift went in... Not a great shot of it with the kit in but I will get a better pic outside once the downpour stops. Aaron
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Aaron NN
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Vice Prez - North Nova
2003 Grand Cherokee Limited - Never stock for long...
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Post by Aaron NN on Jul 20, 2015 20:57:37 GMT -4
Here is a pic out side tonight... Needs larger tires now! Aaron
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badwithcomputer
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You have DC2's? You just made a new best friend.
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Post by badwithcomputer on Jul 20, 2015 20:59:47 GMT -4
it looks pretty well proportioned!
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Aaron NN
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Vice Prez - North Nova
2003 Grand Cherokee Limited - Never stock for long...
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Post by Aaron NN on Jul 21, 2015 9:30:26 GMT -4
Brandon, it does have a small 1/2" to 5/8" rake from back to front which I can live with. I will see how much more room I will need with the new sneakers when I get them. If I need more I will get the Up Country coils for it and that will be the true test to see if my old coils are sacked or not.
Aaron
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Aaron NN
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2003 Grand Cherokee Limited - Never stock for long...
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Post by Aaron NN on Aug 4, 2015 15:30:25 GMT -4
So a quick update. Since I put the 2" BB in I have experienced death wobble more times than enough. I took it to get aligned and I did have some small play in one tierod so I changed them all out. I have new track bar bushings pressed in and tightened down. I have no steering box slop, but still have death wobble. I see that the caster went from 7 degrees to 4.5 degrees with the lift in it. I took the lift out and no death wobble. I don't have any adjustments on the lower front control arms for caster (no cam bolts). I decided to order a set of adjustable lower control arms to see if I can get the caster back between 6 - 8 degrees as it is set by factory.
I will have to wait to see what the arms do to help. Hopefully they correct the issue. I have talked to may mechanics, alignment techs, RC and they all seem to point me towards caster, since this is the only angle that changes with a small 2" BB.
Aaron
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Aaron NN
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Vice Prez - North Nova
2003 Grand Cherokee Limited - Never stock for long...
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Post by Aaron NN on Aug 4, 2015 20:21:04 GMT -4
also got my CB installed the other day. Fits just nice in the small pocket in the dash. Also mounted the antenna on the roof rack and just screw the antenna in when needed. Had to run a ground cable to it so that it was properly grounded. Tested and all works well. I have not tested for distance yet but with it mounted high I should have some distance. I also took some time the last time I had the lift kit installed to see where I need to trim my bumpers and fenders. I got most of the front bumper trimmed, but I may cut out mor once I pickup the body saw to cut the fenders out more lol! this is with no trimming with 255/75 R17's fog light getting ready to be cut out... also had to remove the washer bottle and I purchased a ZJ bottle that I need to fit under the hood as soon as my K&N filter arrives so I can also remove the big stock airbox to make room. Aaron
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Post by C Monster on Aug 4, 2015 20:48:54 GMT -4
I can't see caster or alignment making it have the wobbles. When you removed the BB to see if it was better, did you remove the RC shocks too and put the stock ones bad on??
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Aaron NN
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2003 Grand Cherokee Limited - Never stock for long...
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Post by Aaron NN on Aug 5, 2015 7:17:32 GMT -4
Nope, left the RC 2.0 shocks on since they are a 0-3" lift shock. Talking to a few older alignment technicians and they said that this was the same problem that the early 2000 dodges 1/2 tons had. everyone was putting in a 1 3/4" leveling kit in the front and getting death wobble. The dodge's though had caster adjustment (Cam Bolts) for the control arms, I was told.
I know if I put in the BB, the steering wheel feels extremely light and super easy to turn, almost like you have a huge load in the back of a pickup truck and no weight on the front end. Every little bump or expansion joint will cause death wobble over 60Km/h.
Take the lift out and the steering is heavier but way more stable.
Aaron
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Post by C Monster on Aug 5, 2015 7:27:27 GMT -4
Ok. I have heard that too before. Easy way to fix it lol, Put a bigger lift in the rear. Than the front
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Aaron NN
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2003 Grand Cherokee Limited - Never stock for long...
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Post by Aaron NN on Aug 5, 2015 17:57:46 GMT -4
I got a K&N filter to try... Needed to make room to add the XJ washer bottle. All fitted in nice and cozy. Replaced the XJ pumps and sensor with my WJ ones. Fit perfect and everything is hooked back up and working fine. Aaron
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