4.5" lift vs 3.5"?
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4.5" lift vs 3.5"?
I am contemplating on buying a Jeep soon, and I'm looking for lift kits to purchase. I was set on 3.5" until i saw some pics with 4.5 lift and 32 tires (I believe)... perfect
From what i read, once you get to a 4" lift a long arm will be best. will i need different (extra) tools to add the long arm to my Jeep, or is it a simple replacement?
Also, has anyone put a 4.5 on with short arms(what i'll probably end up doing if theyre expensive)? Is it really uncomfortable on the road; shakes, swerving, noise, etc? I wont be doing hardcore off-roading (probably just trails for now), so will it be able to do that without problems?
Will i be able to upgrade from short arm to long arm without a problem in the future? As you can probably tell, i dont know a lot about jeeps...er, cars. Im purposely buying the car stock so i can learn to put the lift kits on and fix things if something goes bad. If guys have any cool modifications i could do, please share.
Thanks for your help
From what i read, once you get to a 4" lift a long arm will be best. will i need different (extra) tools to add the long arm to my Jeep, or is it a simple replacement?
Also, has anyone put a 4.5 on with short arms(what i'll probably end up doing if theyre expensive)? Is it really uncomfortable on the road; shakes, swerving, noise, etc? I wont be doing hardcore off-roading (probably just trails for now), so will it be able to do that without problems?
Will i be able to upgrade from short arm to long arm without a problem in the future? As you can probably tell, i dont know a lot about jeeps...er, cars. Im purposely buying the car stock so i can learn to put the lift kits on and fix things if something goes bad. If guys have any cool modifications i could do, please share.
Thanks for your help
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From what i read, once you get to a 4" lift a long arm will be best. will i need different (extra) tools to add the long arm to my Jeep, or is it a simple replacement?
You don't need long arms with a 4" lift. Long arms are usually not a direct bolt on and usually require some welding.
Also, has anyone put a 4.5 on with short arms(what i'll probably end up doing if theyre expensive)? Is it really uncomfortable on the road; shakes, swerving, noise, etc? I wont be doing hardcore off-roading (probably just trails for now), so will it be able to do that without problems?
Yes, plenty of lift companies make 4.5 inch short arm lifts for the XJ. With a 4.5" lift and without a transfer case drop or a slip yoke eliminator you might have some driveline vibrations.
Will i be able to upgrade from short arm to long arm without a problem in the future? As you can probably tell, i dont know a lot about jeeps...er, cars. Im purposely buying the car stock so i can learn to put the lift kits on and fix things if something goes bad. If guys have any cool modifications i could do, please share.
Yes, a lot of lift companies make long arm kits that are upgrades for short arm kits.
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From what i read, once you get to a 4" lift a long arm will be best. will i need different (extra) tools to add the long arm to my Jeep, or is it a simple replacement?
You don't need long arms with a 4" lift. Long arms are usually not a direct bolt on and usually require some welding.
Also, has anyone put a 4.5 on with short arms(what i'll probably end up doing if theyre expensive)? Is it really uncomfortable on the road; shakes, swerving, noise, etc? I wont be doing hardcore off-roading (probably just trails for now), so will it be able to do that without problems?
Yes, plenty of lift companies make 4.5 inch short arm lifts for the XJ. With a 4.5" lift and without a transfer case drop or a slip yoke eliminator you might have some driveline vibrations.
Will i be able to upgrade from short arm to long arm without a problem in the future? As you can probably tell, i dont know a lot about jeeps...er, cars. Im purposely buying the car stock so i can learn to put the lift kits on and fix things if something goes bad. If guys have any cool modifications i could do, please share.
Yes, a lot of lift companies make long arm kits that are upgrades for short arm kits.
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out of the transfer case drop and the SYE, which is easier to install?
i was looking at these two kits:
http://www.4wd.com/Jeep-Lift-Kits-Je...pn=R%2fERE6130
http://www.rustysoffroad.com/jeep-su...m-upgrade.html
even though they are made by different companies, will the long arm extension still work?
On the rough countries website they say that in order to install their SYE i need to buy the Rear Extended Driveshaft, but no other website says that. is it only for them then?
i was looking at these two kits:
http://www.4wd.com/Jeep-Lift-Kits-Je...pn=R%2fERE6130
http://www.rustysoffroad.com/jeep-su...m-upgrade.html
even though they are made by different companies, will the long arm extension still work?
On the rough countries website they say that in order to install their SYE i need to buy the Rear Extended Driveshaft, but no other website says that. is it only for them then?
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Originally Posted by shanimal92
out of the transfer case drop and the SYE, which is easier to install?
i was looking at these two kits:
http://www.4wd.com/Jeep-Lift-Kits-Je...pn=R%2fERE6130
http://www.rustysoffroad.com/jeep-su...m-upgrade.html
even though they are made by different companies, will the long arm extension still work?
On the rough countries website they say that in order to install their SYE i need to buy the Rear Extended Driveshaft, but no other website says that. is it only for them then?
i was looking at these two kits:
http://www.4wd.com/Jeep-Lift-Kits-Je...pn=R%2fERE6130
http://www.rustysoffroad.com/jeep-su...m-upgrade.html
even though they are made by different companies, will the long arm extension still work?
On the rough countries website they say that in order to install their SYE i need to buy the Rear Extended Driveshaft, but no other website says that. is it only for them then?
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If you go with short arms, pick up some CAD brackets. Depending on the long arm kit, you can bolt on and go, minus chopping the stock LCA body mounts.
As far as HnT goes, Dirtbound Offroad has their yoke-style for 100$
As far as HnT goes, Dirtbound Offroad has their yoke-style for 100$
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im running a BDS 4.5" short arm. on BFG 31x10.5" All-terrains. rides awesome, install wasnt too bad, and the BDS parts are BEEF. kit came complete with brake lines, swaybar discos, t-case drop, and shims (if you dont have an SYE yet).
my fenders arent trimmed at all and the 31"s just rub a little fit at full flex..but i have no bumpstops in the rear and the stock ones up front. i'll post a pic later from my computer to give you an idea of how it came out.
my fenders arent trimmed at all and the 31"s just rub a little fit at full flex..but i have no bumpstops in the rear and the stock ones up front. i'll post a pic later from my computer to give you an idea of how it came out.
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thanks guys. I think im going to stick with a 3.5" lift. I dont know much about cars, so being able to get a nice lift but not have to remove and replace a lot of parts is nice.
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