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Old Jan 17, 2022 | 09:08 AM
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Hey y'all, just installed jeep cables big 7 upgrade, my jeep runs great and everything is looking good. I'm in the market, well I'm starting to look, and I just have a simple question, I know there is going to be a lot of different answers but I have a fully stock jeep and from ground to bottom of body, aka panels I measure around 17 front and 17 1/4 rear. I'm looking for those numbers to be around 27-30inches. Anyone have an idea what lift and tires combo they have that are around thoes numbers. Is it 4.5, 5.5 or 6.5 in lift? I wanna run a min of 33s but a max of 37s. I know it's going to take a lot of $ to get there but I'm just looking for simple answers for measurements.
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Old Jan 17, 2022 | 10:44 AM
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Your best bet is to measure from the top of the axle tube straight up to the bottom of the uniframe rails. If yours is stock you should get readings of 6.75" for the front and 8.00" for the rear. The easiest way is to measure the front on the passenger's side and the rear on the driver's side. That's just really your starting point to confirm if it's stock and or if you have spring issues.

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Old Jan 17, 2022 | 11:56 AM
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Use 28.5" for the factory tire size and you can do the math. I'd argue you should reconsider building for a specific fender height.
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Old Jan 17, 2022 | 11:58 AM
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why do you want those specific numbers? also a tire size of 33 to 37 is a huge difference when it comes to axles and what should be upgraded.
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Old Jan 17, 2022 | 12:41 PM
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A good tow truck and flatbed to haul this beast will be needed. But this game changer may save you a little work while you're dropping thousands of dollars

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