Ordered these. I like the built in anti-coning feature. Going to weld these to some stock Ford 16x7 steelies. (courtesy of Troy)
https://totalmetalinnovations.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=130&products_id=384&zenid=a1496435d98b8f0ecdf3541096085ac3Decided I'm going to buy the $400 output for my case. I can't find anyone who is having issues with breaking front outputs on their 20. Found a local guy who does cryo treating, haven't decided if I think that's worth it for the front. Estimating it will run around $20.
Got an S10 pack someone was using for the same amount of lift in another XJ. Same dimensions as the Dodge van leaves I had in there that give a nice shackle angle but the S10 leaves have the center pin 3" further back. So I added about 2" more of stretch. The AA 32 spline output is about 1.5" longer so this works perfectly for letting me continue to use stock XJ front driveshafts.
The S10 packs are significantly less HD than the van leaves. I'm hoping this helps with flex a little, but I was worried about axle wrap so I bought some brackets and bushings from Ruff Stuff and pieced together a traction bar from steel and old heims I had laying around. Went with the "slip and twist" design to save ground clearance. 3/16" wall 2" square tube with 1-5/8" 1/8" wall inside. Made the upper link mount long to hopefully help combat bending. Hopefully it doesn't bend. Had to scooch the exhaust over a little bit to clear it so I'm going to need to go back to glasspack style or maybe relocate the muffler further back though I doubt that will work.
