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Old May 6, 2009 | 10:55 PM
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Should I get a 3 inch and a 1 inch body lift on my 4 door sahara jk and save some warranty/drivetrain issues according to my shop ORRRRR just go with a 4 inch Teraflex???? I will start with 35s on my stock 3.73 gears on my manual 6 speed for now then 37s years down the line
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Old May 7, 2009 | 12:34 AM
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I'd start with 3'' and as you go upgrade to adjustable control arms, track bar, driveshafts ect. That way when you want 37's just upgrade to 4'' springs and re-adjust your existing components. Gotta love the "modularibility" of jeeps. Thats right I said modularibility hahah.
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Old May 7, 2009 | 12:36 AM
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Actually, it'd be "modularability"... if it's even a word.

I like the above advice, though.

Better yet, just use the 3" lift for the 35's, upgrade control arms as you go along, then when it's time for the 37's drop the $6k needed on the EVO coilover system!
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Old May 7, 2009 | 09:45 AM
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The other consideration to throw into your budgetary plans when going to 37's is that you have a Sahara. With a Sahara front axle. But as you said, it's years down the line, so you have years to replace it.
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Old May 7, 2009 | 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by jeeperjkj
Actually, it'd be "modularability"... if it's even a word.

I like the above advice, though.

Better yet, just use the 3" lift for the 35's, upgrade control arms as you go along, then when it's time for the 37's drop the $6k needed on the EVO coilover system!
ahahahha true true...hey it was late I'm studying for finals ahh.
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Old May 7, 2009 | 03:37 PM
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I have the Teraflex 3" and it is pretty nice. Rides good, looks good, flexes good. I got it with front lower and rear upper control arms, but the flex arms are so nice I had to get the rest. I have tons of room for my 35s and I am sure that with a flender chop I can roll 37s if I want next time.
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Old May 7, 2009 | 04:19 PM
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Buy the 4" TF lift now, you won't regret it. If you think you'll want it, don't mess around with the 3".

The 4" and 35's is a pretty good combo.
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Old May 8, 2009 | 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by riverzendz
Buy the 4" TF lift now, you won't regret it. If you think you'll want it, don't mess around with the 3".

The 4" and 35's is a pretty good combo.
what about warranty issues on 4 inch and drive shaft uprades? I cant do it all at once, BUT WOULD BE NICE!!!
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Old May 8, 2009 | 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by SilverJK12
what about warranty issues on 4 inch and drive shaft uprades? I cant do it all at once, BUT WOULD BE NICE!!!
neither lift voids a warranty. If you are even thinking you want 4" on 37s do it right the first time and save a lot of money!
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Old May 8, 2009 | 05:36 PM
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If I were you I would thinking about saving a little more and get the 37's from the start, I wish I did, now I'm going to spend another 6k+ to get a new lift and tires that I could have got had I waited a few months
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