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Anything additional needed for adding a 4" lift?

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Old Nov 12, 2011 | 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by planman
As far as brands go, for JK axles they are pretty much all sourced from the same place. So there is virtually no difference.
So this was confirmed? I've heard talk about Yukon, Motive, Superior, USA Alloy, etc. are all actually the same, and the "difference" was really more about warranty terms and branding than any quality issues. On the other hand, I've heard folks claim that certain gears are made in the USA while others are from Korea or other more far flung destinations. Haven't seen the issue mentioned in a while, but while we're on the topic . . .
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Old Nov 12, 2011 | 11:09 AM
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Haven't seen the issue mentioned in a while, but while we're on the topic .
I haven't seen anything new in a while either, but last I heard:

These are US made, all others are still coming out of asia.
US Gear - 4.88 only - JK D44 only
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Old Nov 12, 2011 | 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by BigMAK1
I'm in the middle of this build myself. Parts are stacking up in the garage like crazy.

Ordering the lift next (tomorrow or Monday). Money's saved kinda annoyed I didn't get home from work in time to order today. All the other stuff is in the garage except tires which I can get from local dealers really quick.
Only outstanding issue is whether or not to chromo the axle shafts. I'm thinking YES... they'll be completely apart may as well git'r'done.
And after watching the Teraflex vid I'm going to get the exhaust 'lengthener' or whatever the heck that is

Teraflex 4" LCG LA
37s (I can get them in < 1 wk from local dealer, Toyo or Nitto, will pull the trigger while it's in the shop getting stuff installed)
Slab Beadlocks
4.88 Gears
AEV ProCal
Sleeves/Gussets
1310 Driveshafts F/R
LoD Bumpers and Sliders

Really really getting impatient about it all.. watching these sweet parts in the garage and wanting it all to come together NOW. Ah well, paying as I go so it is what it is...
Glad to hear I'm not the only one. Godspeed man. Here's to us! Looks like I'll finally be getting the lift put on just before Xmas =D
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Old Nov 12, 2011 | 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr Rubi
I'm in the same boat as you. Do you have a 2012 model? What made you go with 4.88 gears? Which brand are you going with?
Yep 2012, Manual Tranny. 4.88 gears put me pretty very close to stock gear ratio with 37s. Still reprogramming with the ProCal to get it perfect; power should be good and I expect (hope) it'll run about the same as stock ... with some allowance for more weight of course.

Ended up with Yukon gears.

to all of us collecting parts. Hoping to get it in before Christmas but might end up January depending on how my local shop staffs just before the holidays. Ah well; as long as it's done and sorted out, broke in, before EJS 2012.
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