JK Lift Clarification

[JByer323]

I realize that at this point, it appears that a 3" lift or so will let you throw 35"s on with minimum problems. That's awesome, great, etc.

My question is, are longarm kits at this point a thing of the past? Are shortarms the only type of kit we will ever see for the JK? And how well will a shortarm ride? Typically, longarm kits are thought to ride better.

If we lift these babies up and toss bigger rubber on them, is the ride quality going to suffer more then it might on previous Wrangler models?

[wayoflife]

Naw, long arm kits aren't a thing of the past, they just won't be needed until you go really big. Granted they will be harder to develop due to the location of the gas tank and how it's bolted onto the frame rail. Anyway, I know of at least 3 different companies that are looking into developing long arms now.

[JByer323]

Thanks for the information, that's just what I was wondering.

I think it will be real nice not having to mess with LAs for 35"s. :D

[TJ Frank]

Naw, long arm kits aren't a thing of the past, they just won't be needed until you go really big. Granted they will be harder to develop due to the location of the gas tank and how it's bolted onto the frame rail. Anyway, I know of at least 3 different companies that are looking into developing long arms now.


sound pretty simple to me :D remove everithing, put the LA in and figure out where else you can put the stuff back in ;)

[pik]

While we are on the subjet of 35's. I have seen asteriks saying "with correct backspacing of wheels" the 3 inch lift will run 35's. Does anyone know what is the correct backspacing? Also, will I be able to run a 15 inch wheel on my JK? I have a set of 35 " MTR's that are 15's; I'd like to run them on my JK.

[pik]

I posted to soon. I just found the thread about wheel sizes.

[wayoflife]

I posted to soon. I just found the thread about wheel sizes.

Hey, no problem and welcome to JK-Forum :cool: