if i get the rough country 6 inch suspenion lift for my 08 2door jk will i have to extend my driveshafts? thanks

 

If you look at the lift info, you might be able to answer that yourself...

 

most definitely . usually 3" is about the highest u can get away with if you want to retain the stock driveshafts

 

thanks alot guess im just gunna go with a 4 in and 35s

 

Budget for driveshafts even with a 4" lift.

There have been quite a few RC threads lately, do a quick search and browse through them to get an idea of how they work, problems some have been having, and any additional components you may want to add.

 

being that you have a 2-door, you will still need to get a new rear aftermarket driveshaft sooner than later as at 4" of lift, the angle of the factory shaft will be too steep and this will cause the CV boot to fail. once compromised, the bearing will fail as well. also, if you have an automatic, you will still need to replace the front shaft as well as the amount of droop you will get with 4" of lift will be enough to cause the spline shaft boot to make contact with the transmission sump pan and tear it.

 

I agree.

Don't choose a lift based on price. Some come with more necessary components than others. Research a LOT before you choose what brand and height lift you want.

3 inch lift is the max you can do before replacing driveshafts, and even then, they may wear faster than normal.

 

not exactly true. even at 2.5" of lift, if you install new longer shocks, you can still end up tearing your front ds spline shaft boot. also, at 3" of lift, your rear shaft will still be at too steep of an angle and it will cause the cv boot to fail - trust me, i have seen it happen many times.

 

I stand corrected.
Rock on, wayoflife!

 

X2!!!

I did a TON of research before I chose my lift and there is alot of competition out there in the 2"-4" range. Buying a lift on price alone is like buying a tire thinking the Jeep comes with it. Alot of brands out there cut corners on the components they include and assume you will go on your own and pick up the extras. Talk to a reputable shop and ask questions. Plus, think for the future. You might not always be happy with a 3" or 4" lift and having a suspension system that can grow with your needs without you having to buy all new components to jump in height is money well spent. TeraFlex makes kits in the size you need now that allow you to add components later down the road.