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2.5 lift what extras are needed?

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Old May 27, 2009 | 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by bigbluejk
5. with the 2.5" kit, you can probably just use your factory driveshafts. At least for a good while. It lifts 3" front, so if you have an auto it may be needed sooner.
Maybe a dumb question, but why is that?
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Old May 27, 2009 | 07:57 PM
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There is some way to avoid or minimize the chance to damage the front driveshaft boot without replacing the entire driveshaft with aftermarket products ?

I read that problem happen because the metal ziptoe that seal the rubber boot hit the automatic transmission pan when shocks are fully extended...

Any ideas welcomed!
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Old May 27, 2009 | 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by MD5
There is some way to avoid or minimize the chance to damage the front driveshaft boot without replacing the entire driveshaft with aftermarket products ?

I read that problem happen because the metal ziptoe that seal the rubber boot hit the automatic transmission pan when shocks are fully extended...

Any ideas welcomed!
you can notch the skidplate if you want?
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Old May 27, 2009 | 08:21 PM
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Please correct if I'm wrong.

Yes, I think is possible to cut a slice of skidplate to allow driveshaft fully extend without hit on it, but from what I read in other discussion also the auto tranny oil pan edge can cause the ziptoe damage problem.
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Old May 27, 2009 | 08:35 PM
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unles you got mega long shocks, I doubt you will hit it with 2.5" lift. But I dunno. That teraflex lift is 3" front. I know my 3" lift ripped it.
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Old May 28, 2009 | 07:39 AM
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One additional question...maybe Joe can chime in too (from TeraFlex)...do you NEED wheel spacers to avoid rubbing in the rear for mostly Daily Driver. I have ordered a set but they won't be in until after the lift is on... Am I good on-road until the spacers get here? Thanks
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Old May 28, 2009 | 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by brian_crystal
One additional question...maybe Joe can chime in too (from TeraFlex)...do you NEED wheel spacers to avoid rubbing in the rear for mostly Daily Driver. I have ordered a set but they won't be in until after the lift is on... Am I good on-road until the spacers get here? Thanks
My 2.5 BB didn't rub at all until flex, FWIW
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Old May 28, 2009 | 08:25 AM
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Thanks...appreciate it.
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