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Old Jun 22, 2011 | 10:58 AM
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Would like to hear some opinions on rusty 8" lift. Anybody running one?
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Old Jun 22, 2011 | 11:05 AM
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What size tire are you planning on running? What kind of wheeling (if at all)?
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Old Jun 22, 2011 | 11:14 AM
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Same question why 8". Can't imagine why you would want to be that top heavy in Nevada. Its not like you are going to be running mud bogs that often.
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Old Jun 22, 2011 | 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by xjguy71
Would like to hear some opinions on rusty 8" lift. Anybody running one?
My opinion: that's a big lift.

Moving to chat...
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Old Jun 22, 2011 | 12:29 PM
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That's A LOT of lift. Unless you plan on doing deep mud, there's no reason for that big of a lift. I would think being in Nevada you'd be doing more rocks, and would recommend a 4.5" long arm, trim the fenders, and run 33's.
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Old Jun 22, 2011 | 02:28 PM
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I have a 4.5 on my 88. Looking to go bigger lift on my 93. Want to run 35s and run the rubicon
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Old Jun 22, 2011 | 02:29 PM
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Im still pondering the 6.5 or the 8
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Old Jun 22, 2011 | 02:33 PM
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Great lift
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Old Jun 22, 2011 | 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by xjguy71
Im still pondering the 6.5 or the 8
If you aren't sure, then maybe stick with the shorter of the two.
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Old Jun 22, 2011 | 04:51 PM
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You can very easily fit 35's under 6.5", 4.5" for that matter.
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