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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by backwoodscamoxj
its auto. and yeah its my daily driver, so whats the minimum lift i could use to fit 35s? 5.5?
About 2 inches. You can fit big tires on small lifts, just takes some fender hacking.
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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 04:32 PM
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about 2"...

Comfortably 4-5"

If it's your daily and you have to drive more than 100 feet a day then I'd seriously advise against a tall lift OR 35's.

I built a XJ on 3"s of lift and 31's JUST so I'd have something that's comfortable to drive.
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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by bhennessee1
About 2 inches.
LOL 2" with no fenders would work for 35s
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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 04:32 PM
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there is no minimum. Depends on how much you're willing to cut the body to fit the tires.

i strongly suggest going 33s for now - 35s require more than just a lift and cutting - you're looking at re-gearing both axles, an axle swap or upgraded shafts, upgraded brakes, SYE kit for the rear driveshaft and a new custom driveshaft, and steering upgrades - and consider that the MINIMUM.
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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by dukie564
there is no minimum. Depends on how much you're willing to cut the body to fit the tires.

i strongly suggest going 33s for now - 35s require more than just a lift and cutting - you're looking at re-gearing both axles, an axle swap or upgraded shafts, upgraded brakes, SYE kit for the rear driveshaft and a new custom driveshaft, and steering upgrades - and consider that the MINIMUM.
I try to convey this information and it get's skipped. It's like I'm kidding or something.
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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by NorCalJeep
LOL 2" with no fenders would work for 35s
Can you fit 33" on a stock Jeep?
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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 04:36 PM
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ive been thinking about a 6.5 short arm kit. then upgrading to a long arm in the future. alot cheaper i think
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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 04:38 PM
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Whoops, that's what I was waiting to hear.

"Cheaper"... You're doing this all wrong.

If you're worried about cost then you need to slap yourself a 200 dollar budget boost on there and find a set of 31's.

There is absolutely nothing CHEAP about doing this right.
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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by backwoodscamoxj
ive been thinking about a 6.5 short arm kit. then upgrading to a long arm in the future. alot cheaper i think
Buying short arms to replace with long arms is retarded, you will need relocation brackets so you are looking at like 600 pluss dollars in control arms and relocation brackets that you are gonna get rid of.

Control arm drop brackets not relocation brackets.
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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 04:47 PM
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hmm yall have given me some great ideas. i have 3in of lift already with stock shackles and no spacers. so im thinking lifting it another 1.5-2 inches would be easier and more affordable gas wise. prob still need sye, driveshaft, tranny case drop kit, spacers, shackles, shims, and center link....
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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by backwoodscamoxj
hmm yall have given me some great ideas. i have 3in of lift already with stock shackles and no spacers. so im thinking lifting it another 1.5-2 inches would be easier and more affordable gas wise. prob still need sye, driveshaft, tranny case drop kit, spacers, shackles, shims, and center link....
1. Center link?
2. Sye+ tcase drop= redundant, you just need an sye and a new drive shaft.
3. If you don't already have adj. lower control arms you will need them.
4. You would probably need longer shocks.

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Originally Posted by backwoodscamoxj
hmm yall have given me some great ideas. i have 3in of lift already with stock shackles and no spacers. so im thinking lifting it another 1.5-2 inches would be easier and more affordable gas wise. prob still need sye, driveshaft, tranny case drop kit, spacers, shackles, shims, and center link....
You'll need an SYE, no tcase drop. What's a center link? Tracbar?

Out of curiosity, how old are you?
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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 04:52 PM
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hahah oops meant track bar. its been a long day.
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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by backwoodscamoxj
hmm yall have given me some great ideas. i have 3in of lift already with stock shackles and no spacers. so im thinking lifting it another 1.5-2 inches would be easier and more affordable gas wise. prob still need sye, driveshaft, tranny case drop kit, spacers, shackles, shims, and center link....
with a 92 and 4.5", you should not need a SYE (maybe just a transfer case drop) or shims (or center link whatever the hell that is). You will need new control arms and trackbar though, and extended brake lines.

With minor trimming you can fit 33s no problem. This is my setup right now.

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besides...IMO there's nothing more badass than a low slung cherokee with massive tires
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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 04:53 PM
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no man i meant track bar, im 19
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