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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 06:32 PM
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Ok I'm confused...ON Quadratec's sight they have a full trac 4in lift listed, seems its not long arm...but the only 4in I see on full tractions sight is a long arm kit....

is there 2 different 4in lifts? and if so would one require new drive shafts and not the other? they both clear 37's ?

I cant make my mind up for the life of me if i want 35's or 37's

oh 1 more thing would my bestop bumper have clearance issues if I did go with 37's?
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 08:08 PM
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 11:01 PM
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Originally Posted by tkob1060
Ok I'm confused...ON Quadratec's sight they have a full trac 4in lift listed, seems its not long arm...but the only 4in I see on full tractions sight is a long arm kit....

is there 2 different 4in lifts? and if so would one require new drive shafts and not the other? they both clear 37's ?
Yes, one is the a 4" Ultimate Lift (like the 3" Ultimate Lift but with taller coils, track bar relocation brackets, dropped pitman arm, brakeline extension brackets) and the other is the 4" Long Arm Kit. Both will allow for 37" tires and if you have an automatic, you will need a new front drive shaft in order to clear the skid and if you have a 2-door, you will want a new double cardin u-joint style rear drive shaft to compensate for the steep angle it will have.

I cant make my mind up for the life of me if i want 35's or 37's
If you're going to stay short arm, I would recommend sticking with 35's even if you decide to go 4". It's been my experience that 35's and a 3" short arm lift is a perfect setup and you will be very happy with it. If you really want to go 37's, I would recommend the long arm kit and be aware that some trimming (or tube fenders) may still be needed to clear them without any rubbing. The new 6" long arm kit (coming this month along with the 4" kit) won't require anything more.

oh 1 more thing would my bestop bumper have clearance issues if I did go with 37's?
Honestly, it's hard to say for sure. I rub my PUREJEEP front bumper a tad when turning but that could be just because I need to shorten up my lower control arms a bit. In the rear, my axle is pretty much centered in the wheel wells and at a full stuff, I do rub my rear bumper a tad but nothing too bad.

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Old Dec 11, 2007 | 04:52 AM
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I'd wait for the long arm. I just checked out a 4 door JK 4wheel drivehardware is putting the long arm on.

Its a very beefy system. If you think you want 37's. Do it right the first time. It'll save you money in the end.
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