98REDXJ2

Well im concerned I will run into an issue adding my new 3inch lift to my aproximately 2"bb front spacer is 1 3/4 more than the stock spacer and i have rear shackles.
I already have an extended rear brake line.

The new lift is:
3in coils
tcase drop
2.5" add a leafs
longer sway bar end links
new basic shocks

thanks all

MWildmann

Well, you're going to need an adjustable track bar and the tcase drop might not be enough. I'd expect vibes even with a 1" drop i think. So, you might consider a SYE and DS upgrade, but you could just wait and see how it plays out. What tire size are you planning on running? I also think that it'll ride like crap due to the steep control arm angles at 5" of lift with the short arm arrangement. Might end up a goofy rear shackle angle as well. If it's not your daily driver, you might not need to deal with all of this at once. You WILL need that adjustable track bar though. And depending on tire size, it sounds like it also might be time to start thinking regear...

98REDXJ2

hmm. well I forgot to add that I have skyjacker LCAs and some brand of aftermarket track bar.. and I am now pretty sure the BB I have is the teraflex 1.5"


In a month or so i plan to buy 33x10.50 KM2s and save up for 4.10s

MWildmann

Auto or manual tranny? Oh, and rather than adding the lift on top of the BB, you could also trim your fenders, add a little bump stop and still fit the 33's. That'll alleviate some of the potential issues, flatten out the control arms some and keep your COG lower.

bhennessee1

I'll venture to say auto, 4 door and 97 or later, I know where your going with this.

Op if you have an auto, you will want 4.56 gears. Manual you will want 4.10

98REDXJ2

Yea it's an Auto '98.

why 4.56s instead?

also even though i have a track bar for the lift will i still need a track bar relocation bracket? the one that bolts in the stock hole on the axle

bhennessee1

If the tack bar is adjustable, you won't need a different one. Don't use a relocation bracket on the axle side. That's asking for trouble. If you need a new track bar, go with iro or RE double shear.

4.56 puts an auto closer to stock gearing with 33s, the 4.10s put a manual back to near stock gearing with 33s the manual is geared lower across the board than the auto.

MWildmann

Ya, you'll want 4.56s. Unless you rin across a good deal on a set already geared to 4.10. I got a great deal on 4.10 geared axles, and I'm going to keep the 4.10s when i go to 33s in a few months.

And, my bad, should have specified an ADJUSTABLE track bar. I guess you could do that relocation bracket thing though. I've not really had any experience with one.

bhennessee1

No go on the relocation bracket, it's hard enough to keep one axle side bolt tight, no reason to add another.

98REDXJ2

thanks for the info.

BUT what makes the track bar adjustable?

98REDXJ2

NVM mines adjustable lol