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4" Superlift Question

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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 07:18 PM
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I gotta say I love my 4 inch Superlift. I installed it myself with ease and actually put one on for one of my employees a month later. I wheeled the S#*t out of it and it just asked for more. It has great road manners and I have to tell you, I have had superlift on other vehicles and it has not let me down. I do have the Bilstein shocks which could help with the ride quality. I do help but wonder why everyone is adding spacers to the front end. I measured about 5 inches of lift in the front and only about 4 in the back... I am going to add a one inch spacer in the rear to level it out... Called Superlift about it and they said that was how it was designed. Other than that I cant see why anyone would not call this a quality lift!
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 02:19 PM
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Hey for you 2DR guys running the 4" lift, any drive shaft issues? I have a 2 DR X and I am soooooo undecided on lifts. Thanks.
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by screws
Hey for you 2DR guys running the 4" lift, any drive shaft issues? I have a 2 DR X and I am soooooo undecided on lifts. Thanks.


You'll likely toast your driveshaft after as little as 2k miles on a 2dr. Several hear have reported this.
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 02:47 PM
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I don't have the 4" but I'll say I'm happy with their product and the customer/tech service has been great.
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 02:47 PM
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2K1TJ yeah thats what I figured. Thanks
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by 2K1TJ
You'll likely toast your driveshaft after as little as 2k miles on a 2dr. Several hear have reported this.
what's the reason for this? what do I need to add to eliminate this problem?
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeep Kahuna
what's the reason for this? what do I need to add to eliminate this problem?
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The 2 doors have a shorter wheelbase, therefore a shorter rear driveshaft, therefore a steeper angle on that driveshaft. The factory shaft don't like to run at high angles for long periods.

You will need to upgrade to a 1310 or 1350 cv-type driveshaft, such as JE Reel. You'll also need rear upper and maybe lower control arms to set your pinion angle.
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 08:10 PM
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Ordered my 4in SL with Bilstein shocks today from Northridge.
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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 05:22 PM
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thats a tall 4!!! Jeep looks great! My apt is scheduled in week and a half...can't wait
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Old Feb 5, 2008 | 06:16 PM
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Ok, you guys with the superlift, what 'version' of the lift should I purchase. Seems many have chosen the Bilstein shocks. What about the rock runner arms that I see? This kits runs around 1,300. Just curious to which version many have chosen. I"m about 80% sold on this lift, just can't decide which one to purchase. I'll be doing light trail use, mainly on road use.
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