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Old Jun 26, 2008 | 04:51 PM
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after doing research for the past three weeks I have decided to go with a 3" black diamond or a 4" superlift for my 4dr. From what i have read they are both made by superlift and i have even seen some say they are the exact same springs. Is their any truth to this? I plan to run 35's for now and then go up to 37's with my next set. i know i can add a 1" body lift or some spacers later for the extra lift. Which kit should i go with?
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Old Jun 26, 2008 | 05:06 PM
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i have 4" superlift with 35" tires without any issues. when i got the tube fenders i stuffed 39.5" tires but they rubbed my front mid-width bumper.
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Old Jun 26, 2008 | 05:11 PM
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i just did a few searches on here and i think i am going to go with the superlift. probably get it form northridge since they have free shippiing. all of my research was done on other sites till i just found this site the other day sorry i posted so soon without doing enough searching.

I sold my F150 and YJ to get my 4 door jk rubicon, its only been 3 weeks but i love it. thought i might be sorry but i doubt i will be.
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Old Jun 26, 2008 | 10:10 PM
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I went with the 3 inch Black Diamond Springs and measured a full 4 inches of lift. Others here have reported measuring more lift than the springs state, so be careful. It is my understanding as well that over 4 inches will cause drive shaft failure. If you go with the 4 inch springs, you could get 5 inches and all the problems that go with that.

Just somethign to think about,but I love my springs.
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Old Jun 27, 2008 | 05:28 AM
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Originally Posted by motorhead0320
I sold my F150 and YJ to get my 4 door jk rubicon, its only been 3 weeks but i love it. thought i might be sorry but i doubt i will be.

Sounds familiar. I sold my 06 Ram and 84 CJ to get my 4Door Rubi. I had someone ask me just the oither day if I missed my CJ and I can honestly say not at all.
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Old Jun 27, 2008 | 10:43 AM
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I have the BD lift kit with the bilstein shocks.If you have 2dr auto you need to cut the trans.skid plate to have full articulation without damage the driveshaft.Sunner or latter you have to replace the oem one with Tom Wood,JE Reel and change to QuickDisconets (JKS) to have full flex
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Old Jun 27, 2008 | 12:45 PM
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i have got a 4door auto. i guess i am going to go with the 3" since it really gives 4". i just dont want to chance having to get driveshaft right now.
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Old Jun 27, 2008 | 03:35 PM
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Same thing that i did, you have to take care of the trans. skidplate cut it
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Old Jun 27, 2008 | 05:03 PM
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will it be easy to tell how much i have to cut as soon as install the lift or do i need to take it out and flex it to check?
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