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Old 01-13-2017, 08:46 PM
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I made no changes to driveshaft no issues there. I ordered the full kit from quadratec a while back
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Old 01-13-2017, 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by 2010jksaha
I made no changes to driveshaft no issues there. I ordered the full kit from quadratec a while back AVY(07KIT) 16090.0214
I installed the lift myself at home simple tools and took it to get aligned no issues either. You get the panhard Rod extension but I did not install it did not need it. There is a write up on here about this lift good instruction that is what I used as a guide to install.
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Link to write up by wayolife:
http://project-jk.com/jeep-jk-write-...ation-write-up
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I cant thank you all enough for the posts. My nerves are definitely better now. I just need to keep an eye on the driveshaft and go from there.
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I run the OME HD coils front with the light duty coils in the back with RK correction wedges, the light duty coils were too light for the weight i have in the front and the springs were sagging a bit, aprox 150lbs, so i decided to change the LD for HD in the front only, the backs are fine with what i have, aprox 160lbs between spare and rear bumper.
Running 2" bumpstops front and rear with flat fenders and 315/70/17 KO2 tires that measure about 33.5" mounted in 17x9 wheels with -12 offset (4.5"BS)
I run 34 psi in my tires, so the coils are not harsh at all, though i can feel the difference between the HD and LD pressure rate in the front, if i didn't have the weight, i know those front HD springs will make the ride very stiff.

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Here is mine same set up. Might replace the coils in the rear. New rear bumper and tire carrier causing some sag.
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Nice looking jeeps, thanks for the posts
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Originally Posted by Chewmeista
Nice looking jeeps, thanks for the posts
I don't think anybody have asked, but to ease up the concern you had regardless your front driveshaft, did you go with the standard ome shocks ? If so, you won't have any issues with your front DS. Your front shocks would have to be longer than 25" for the DS to contact the exhaust and damage the rubber boot (this applies to JKU's, I don't know if it works the same if you had a JK).
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Originally Posted by rsmwrangler
I don't think anybody have asked, but to ease up the concern you had regardless your front driveshaft, did you go with the standard ome shocks ? If so, you won't have any issues with your front DS. Your front shocks would have to be longer than 25" for the DS to contact the exhaust and damage the rubber boot (this applies to JKU's, I don't know if it works the same if you had a JK).
You are talking about the boot in the middle where the two sections of the shaft slide in/out. No problem pulling that one off and driving without, I don't think any of the aftermarket shafts even include those. I was referring to the boot on the joint at the tcase. With the short shocks included in the kit, mine started spitting grease within a few thousand miles - just due to the increased angle from the lift height. Not saying his will wear through and spit grease, just a recommendation to check for it.
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Im going with the hd springs and shocks. Im hoping it wont screw anything up. I have a jku with hard top. Maybe that will weigh it down enough. Thanks for the replies.


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