Lift Heights and extra components
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Lift Heights and extra components
Trying to get a feel for when you need more than a lift kit.
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1-2 in lift - seems most stock stuff works, no need to TC Drop or lowered Pittman Arm.
3-4.5 - unsure? Do you need longer Control Arms?
4.5+ i am sure you get into a lot of needs...
any insight would be great...
What I mean si
1-2 in lift - seems most stock stuff works, no need to TC Drop or lowered Pittman Arm.
3-4.5 - unsure? Do you need longer Control Arms?
4.5+ i am sure you get into a lot of needs...
any insight would be great...
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Trying to get a feel for when you need more than a lift kit.
What I mean si
1-2 in lift - seems most stock stuff works, no need to TC Drop or lowered Pittman Arm.
3-4.5 - unsure? Do you need longer Control Arms?
4.5+ i am sure you get into a lot of needs...
any insight would be great...
What I mean si
1-2 in lift - seems most stock stuff works, no need to TC Drop or lowered Pittman Arm.
3-4.5 - unsure? Do you need longer Control Arms?
4.5+ i am sure you get into a lot of needs...
any insight would be great...
3-4.5 people run stock arms on a 3 inch but once you get closer to 4-4.5 adjustable arms are recomended(or long arms)
4.5+ alot more stuff is need like sye,shims,long arms or drop brackets, steering upgrades. also keep in mind the higher you go the bigger the tire your going to want to run which will lead to you wanted to regear and get a locker and it just goes on and on. i would suggest searching alot and figure out how deep you want to go into the build
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3 inches - 5.5 inches.
Currently wondering can I run a 4.5 leaf pack in the rear and 3 in springs up front. Is it chaos to mix and match?
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Found this just this morning - good stuff if you are a jeep newb like me:
http://www.oramagazine.com/pastIssue...rticle=finesse
http://www.oramagazine.com/pastIssue...rticle=finesse
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http://www.oramagazine.com/pastIssue...rticle=finesse
lift blocks are not a viable way to lift an xj at any lift height or tire size
7.5" is an obnoxious amount of lift. completely unnecessary
and the rear sway bar is useless
lift blocks are not a viable way to lift an xj at any lift height or tire size
7.5" is an obnoxious amount of lift. completely unnecessary
and the rear sway bar is useless
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Originally Posted by Atmos
http://www.oramagazine.com/pastIssue...rticle=finesse
lift blocks are not a viable way to lift an xj at any lift height or tire size
7.5" is an obnoxious amount of lift. completely unnecessary
and the rear sway bar is useless
lift blocks are not a viable way to lift an xj at any lift height or tire size
7.5" is an obnoxious amount of lift. completely unnecessary
and the rear sway bar is useless
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Yea I won't be messing with Blocks...
Does anyone stagger lifts front and rear?
Like 4.5 in the rear and 3.5 in the front?
Does anyone stagger lifts front and rear?
Like 4.5 in the rear and 3.5 in the front?
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i dont know anything about staggering lifts but i will say that anything over 3inches you should plan on an sye with a drive shaft and expect about 400-500 bucks for that. If you do a reputable kit anyway.
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Slip Yoke Eliminators
Just gotta figure out what the heck it does..
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Originally Posted by sdcc-xj98
i dont know anything about staggering lifts but i will say that anything over 3inches you should plan on an sye with a drive shaft and expect about 400-500 bucks for that. If you do a reputable kit anyway.
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Originally Posted by Curtix
Found out.. gotta love google:
Slip Yoke Eliminators
Just gotta figure out what the heck it does..
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Thanks - I did not know this is something I am going to need.
right now and with this information I am thinking 3-3.5 in lift. Full Leaf Packs. running 31x10.50s with trimmed fenders and Rusty Flares...
right now and with this information I am thinking 3-3.5 in lift. Full Leaf Packs. running 31x10.50s with trimmed fenders and Rusty Flares...
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Originally Posted by Curtix
Thanks - I did not know this is something I am going to need.
right now and with this information I am thinking 3-3.5 in lift. Full Leaf Packs. running 31x10.50s with trimmed fenders and Rusty Flares...
right now and with this information I am thinking 3-3.5 in lift. Full Leaf Packs. running 31x10.50s with trimmed fenders and Rusty Flares...