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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 11:03 PM
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I want to go to 3.5 but im wondering if 3 in the back and 2 in the front would be better if i want to have flex but be able to drift around still but have the much needed space with just 30s
Old Aug 3, 2010 | 11:06 PM
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is this a joke or are u serious
Old Aug 3, 2010 | 11:12 PM
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im serious thats what i do up here in idaho the logging trails are soo sickkk and i want to put offset 3/4 wheels front and rear 1inch its going to be like no other jeep out there
Old Aug 3, 2010 | 11:21 PM
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Well if you want to drift i wouldn't lift it unless you want to flip.
Old Aug 4, 2010 | 01:36 AM
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Lower it and throw on skid plates if anything. Jeeps are easy enough to flip at stock height, don't go higher.
Old Aug 4, 2010 | 01:41 AM
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i agree^^ stock flip way too easy
Old Aug 4, 2010 | 01:44 AM
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x2... skin the bottom with a belly skid, a front skid too then trim the fenders(i mean really trim) stick some fat tires (32x11.5's??) on a major off set rim. and BAM you can drift those logging roads

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Old Aug 4, 2010 | 01:45 AM
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Buy an old Subaru?
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Originally Posted by NewXJaddict
Buy an old Subaru?
thats TO easy
Old Aug 4, 2010 | 02:37 AM
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the video speaks for itself.

There was a kid my brother was friends with who died flipping his jeep in a parking lot doing donuts. (not this video)

Don't be stupid.
Old Aug 4, 2010 | 02:52 AM
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yup low center of gravity is key. good points by everyone...

btw i just got out of the hospital from visiting my friend... dont be stupid about it

Old Aug 4, 2010 | 12:02 PM
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I know its stupid but with 2 inch of lift i can have more travel for the bumps and if i widen up the wheel base it will take away from the top heavy part 30s and 3/4 inch in front and 1 inch in back
Old Aug 4, 2010 | 12:13 PM
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if your gonna do that... just build an exo cage for it and thow in some 5 points and racing seats.
Old Aug 4, 2010 | 12:23 PM
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I almost spit coffee onto my laptop reading this thread

I say lift it 5" and stick to 30's and drift around the FS roads that are "soo sickkk!"
Old Aug 4, 2010 | 12:27 PM
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NAXJA.org has a Jeep Speed section. It might be more up your ally to check there.



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