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Old Jul 13, 2010 | 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by xjoffroad
if all you want to run is 33's theres no point in having a 6.5" lift. save the money and buy a 4.5". take the $$ you saved to regear the axles and lock them. recovery gear is a must also
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Old Jul 13, 2010 | 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by xjoffroad
if all you want to run is 33's theres no point in having a 6.5" lift. save the money and buy a 4.5". take the $$ you saved to regear the axles and lock them. recovery gear is a must also
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lockers and gears will get u further than 2" more of lift.
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Old Jul 13, 2010 | 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by CheapCherokee
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lockers and gears will get u further than 2" more of lift.
and if you're dead set on going 6.5 then go with 35's
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Old Jul 13, 2010 | 04:02 PM
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im planning on gettin bigger tires in time, i already have a set of 33's so thats what im starting with. would i be ok running the stock axle on he front or should i swap that put too?
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Old Jul 31, 2010 | 01:26 AM
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nope. the front axle is fine.
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