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will i need a new driveshaft for a 3 inch lift

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Old Nov 30, 2010 | 06:35 PM
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Default will i need a new driveshaft for a 3 inch lift
ive been told that when i do a 3 inch lift and 31's i will need a longer driveshaft, is this true ?
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Old Nov 30, 2010 | 06:37 PM
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No but you may need a transfer case drop to get rid of driveline vibrations....every jeep is different...some need them some dont
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actually idk what i was saying. im going a 2.5 budget lift with 30s and idk if thats even enough lift to make a vibration
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Only way to know for sure is to put it on and drive it. I drove mine for a month before I got my TC drop in.....On a 2.5 inch lift its hard to say.
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