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Old Feb 13, 2013 | 12:03 PM
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I'm looking for a deal on a 6" lift or a 3" lift that I can add to my current 3".
I've just relocated and started a new job so no cash on hand but maybe work out a payment deal (you keep lift til paid) or some mechanical work.
I had to get new tires recently and got a good deal on 33" geolanders m/t but now I'm maxed out and can only go on pavement.
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Old Feb 13, 2013 | 01:38 PM
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That's a pretty big increase in lift. You'll need many other components to make a 6" lift work with your rig. You'll probably be better off staying with a 3" lift and spending the cash else where, like SYE, lockers, and steering upgrade.
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Old Feb 13, 2013 | 03:02 PM
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Even with all that other stuff I don't have room for flex with the tires I have.
All I'm thinking I need is: add to my 3". LCA, shocks shackles, coils spacers, and track bar.
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Old Feb 13, 2013 | 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by CowboyXJ
Even with all that other stuff I don't have room for flex with the tires I have.
All I'm thinking I need is: add to my 3". LCA, shocks shackles, coils spacers, and track bar.
And brake lines, sye, uppers are highly recommended, proper steering, you may even need to raise your sway bar links. That and nobody makes a 3" coil spacer. You may be able to cob together something for the rear to make it work but the front is more picky. I've done a few lifts on my Jeeps and yes you can do things cheap, but it can cut a little too close to being unsafe.
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Old Feb 13, 2013 | 04:01 PM
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Or cheaper and easier, get yourself a set of bushwhackers or Napier flares and trim your fenders. Same tires, more clearance, low center of gravity.
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Old Feb 13, 2013 | 04:27 PM
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Oh I'm cheap. Not so cheap that my 3" is spacers. I went with a aal and 3" coil springs. If I can I'll make it myself. Its still a work in progress but this is the fender flares so far. Theyll be cleaned up once I finish building the rear flares. Its the base work for the exo.
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Old Feb 13, 2013 | 04:30 PM
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I've trimmed as far as I can. I still need bump stops installed that'll help keep from cutting into the tires. But I still want a 6" when I was running 32" tires I was at my limits just running Walker Valley.
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Old Feb 13, 2013 | 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by CowboyXJ
I've trimmed as far as I can. I still need bump stops installed that'll help keep from cutting into the tires. But I still want a 6" when I was running 32" tires I was at my limits just running Walker Valley.
You would've done way better at walker with Lockers and better tires. With that said, 3" more of lift will not help you nearly as much.
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Old Feb 13, 2013 | 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by CowboyXJ
Oh I'm cheap. Not so cheap that my 3" is spacers. I went with a aal and 3" coil springs. If I can I'll make it myself. Its still a work in progress but this is the fender flares so far. Theyll be cleaned up once I finish building the rear flares. Its the base work for the exo.
I like how you did your fenders and flares!! Very cool!!
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Old Feb 13, 2013 | 06:00 PM
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Cut the fenders add bumpstops. 33s on a 3 Inch lift isn't hard
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Old Feb 13, 2013 | 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Xj88
Cut the fenders add bumpstops. 33s on a 3 Inch lift isn't hard
If you don't think you can trim anymore...(which I don't see why not) add a small spacer and shackle to get the height. Or sell the 33s and get something smaller. Just don't half *** it
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Old Feb 13, 2013 | 10:06 PM
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35 s on 3 1/2 " of lift.. rear doesn't rub at all, front only when turned. Wheels like a champ.
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 08:33 PM
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OK given it thought and I'm going to do a 4.5-5 lift.
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by CowboyXJ
OK given it thought and I'm going to do a 4.5-5 lift.
Long armed right ??
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 10:28 PM
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At this moment with funds low. I'll have to do a short arm.
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