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Old 10-28-2011, 10:05 PM
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What length hi lift are you using? I'm trying to decide if I want to get a 48" or 60" recommendation or ideas thanks.
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My 48" gets a wrangler on 33's w/ 6" lift off the ground from the tube bumper, and not from the bottom, but between the tubes. Back tire was like 3-4" off ground with about 6" of lift left to spare.
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48, 60 is to heavy
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Originally Posted by OOdynamite
48, 60 is to heavy
just picked up a 60 from a off road expo and love it! threw that suckers on the roof rack im building
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I got a 48 from craigslist for 25 dollars, considering I only have a4.5 inch kift, I doubt I'll ever need a bigger one, but to each their own.
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Originally Posted by OOdynamite
I got a 48 from craigslist for 25 dollars, considering I only have a4.5 inch kift, I doubt I'll ever need a bigger one, but to each their own.
yeah thats true, im about to install a 6.5 long arm with 35's....plus it was 50 bucks brand new so i said why not
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Hey that's a deal man, if I didn't have mine already, I wouldnt have passed that up either
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I would go with the 48" and carry a base for snow, mud or sand. If you still can't get it off the ground strap the axle.
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Thanks for the ideas and opinions I think I'll go with the 48"
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I have the 48" and it works great. Just make sure you dont use it on factory bumpers or rockers because you will crush them. My rockers will never look the same but, I was able to get my spare on.
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if you slightly hammer the drive shaft tunnel under your rear seat the 48 inch will sit under your back seat. it keeps it out of the eliments and keeps it contained and not a flying object in the jeep. unless you plan on puting it on the out side. i had a 60'' but trade a buddy for his 48''
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