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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 05:58 PM
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6.5" or 4.5" on DD? Company will probably be Clayton unless I'm short on funds. It will be long arm and I will run 33's on either lift. My question is which lift is better on a dd as in looks (would 6.5" be too big?) And ride quality. Xj will be used for moderate off roading. Thanks
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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 06:04 PM
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4.5" definitely
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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 06:08 PM
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X2 on 4.5
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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 06:09 PM
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4.5. Keep it low. Espically for a dd.
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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by thor7
Do you know the lengths of the long arms on a 8inch lift?
There isn't an exact measurment. I know the lower arms for a 4.5" are 35.5" ish. Just contact a company that has an 8" long arm lift and ask them for the measurments.
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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 06:36 PM
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Ok 4.5 it is haha thanks
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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 08:47 PM
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What would be the best way to achieve a 5" lift? I was thinking a 3.5 Rubicon super ride and adding a 1.5" shackle and spacer. Or would a 4.5 lift kit be a better solution, say the RC X series one?
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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by 70hemicuda
What would be the best way to achieve a 5" lift? I was thinking a 3.5 Rubicon super ride and adding a 1.5" shackle and spacer. Or would a 4.5 lift kit be a better solution, say the RC X series one?
A rubicon express 4.5 will probably sit over 5 incher, my 3.5 super ride sits at 4.5
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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 11:10 PM
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Anyone know if a rough country long arm system will work with 7" of lift?
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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 11:20 PM
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Originally Posted by DieselD
Anyone know if a rough country long arm system will work with 7" of lift?
as long as the kit is adjustable, i dont see why not.
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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 11:21 PM
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Originally Posted by DieselD
Anyone know if a rough country long arm system will work with 7" of lift?
It says 4 or 6 inch on their site, email them if nobody on here knows.
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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 11:30 PM
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Originally Posted by bhennessee1

It says 4 or 6 inch on their site, email them if nobody on here knows.
I will. Probably call someone. Just thought I'd see if anyone had some insight. They have a 6.5" long arm lift surely it has enough adjustment for another half inch. Lol.

If I get an answer tomorrow I'll post it.
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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 11:30 PM
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Originally Posted by LeRoy90laredo

as long as the kit is adjustable, i dont see why not.
That's what I'm thinking.
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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 05:59 AM
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Can somebody buy coils and leafs for a 4.5 lift and trade me for my 5.5 coils and leafs? I want to go lower
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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 08:31 PM
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so I've decided to go with a 1.5 inch OME lift from quadratec. I know ill have to get u bolts for it and bushings. along with the best bushings for it, what else would I need?
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