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March 18, 2015
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Awesome.

I used to wheel a lot. . .

March 18, 2015
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Specialsoundman said

Gilbert & Betty said

Whooohooo 1 box in 10 more to go. I called 4wheele today they should be here tomorrow or the next dayhttps://posse4x4.mystagingwebsite.com/wp-content/sp-resources/forum-smileys/icon_bang.gif

Times getting close to planning a work party....https://posse4x4.mystagingwebsite.com/wp-content/sp-resources/forum-smileys/icon_weld.gif

I'd like to have the honor of working on a jeep and get to see what "real" 4 wheel parts look like........ https://posse4x4.mystagingwebsite.com/wp-content/sp-resources/forum-smileys/icon_razz.gif

Sammy parts are "real" 4 wheel parts, just "real" small parts...

Um...what?

March 18, 2015
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Real small and slow parts. . .

I used to wheel a lot. . .

March 18, 2015
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Its hereclapit's here dance now inventory or as my wife said play with my new toys

March 18, 2015
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Cool! We need pictures

March 19, 2015
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Awesome!!

Um...what?

March 19, 2015
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JohnDF said

Real small and slow parts. . .

Isn't slow the idea rock crawling? https://posse4x4.mystagingwebsite.com/wp-content/sp-resources/forum-smileys/sf-laugh.gif
We just have to start the day before to "get there"

Gil When's the build party ?

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March 19, 2015
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Congrats! Let us know how it goes. Then we will all go play in mountains some where to test it out! L

March 19, 2015
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Take a pic of your boxes!!

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March 19, 2015
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BKGM Jeepers said

Take a pic of your boxes!!

I did it :)

I used to wheel a lot. . .

March 20, 2015
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Ok guys here are the pictures, a couple of things I noticed curie didn't include longer breake lines. Maybe because it's a short arm kit. Also they don't use cambolts or a drop pitman arm what are your thoughts

March 20, 2015
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How to add pictures that is the question?

March 20, 2015
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March 20, 2015
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A winch too?

I used to wheel a lot. . .

March 20, 2015
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cool

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March 20, 2015
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Thanks Dave for helping me post those pictures.

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Nice!!

Cambolts shouldn't be needed with adjustable control arms. What height is the lift? A drop pitman arm my not be needed. No brake lines? That seems odd, but again if the lift height isn't huge then brake lines my not be needed but I would want brake lines.

What does everyone else think?

Um...what?

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Yea Gil!

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March 21, 2015
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Gregulator said
What does everyone else think?

Extended front brake lines - yes
Cam bolts - better without them since you've got adjustable arms
Drop pitman arm - not needed

March 21, 2015
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Throw away the Cam Bolts and buy some Brake Lines.

I used to wheel a lot. . .

March 21, 2015
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Thanks Greg its a 4" lift. Currie says 35s should be no trouble with a 1" body lift.

March 21, 2015
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I'm not Greg, but. . .
Curries 4" lift is probably very similar to the RE 3.5" lift.
With a 1" body lift, you should have plenty of room for 35s.
Don't forget the Motor Mount lift to keep driveline vibrations to a minimum.

I used to wheel a lot. . .

March 21, 2015
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Thanks John I appreciate your advice too.

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:)

I used to wheel a lot. . .

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JohnDF said

I'm not Greg.

Good thing!! You'd make an ugly Greg!

Um...what?

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