Here's the PLAN!!
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Make sure to post pictures when your JK is ready.
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From: Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
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I think most people have issue with the body lift as it doesn't give you any additional ground clearance. Most people want to lift to get more obstacle clearing ability, which a body lift does not do.
However... If the goal (like me) is to just increase the space to better clear the bigger tires, than that is a moot point. I've already done 2.5" on the suspension, and gained another 1.5" of clearance by putting on 35's. SO I was already at the height I wanted to be at for clearing obstacles. I was not looking for extra ground clearance, just more clearance for the tires, without having to put forth extra effort and money into more suspension and drivetrain mods.
However... If the goal (like me) is to just increase the space to better clear the bigger tires, than that is a moot point. I've already done 2.5" on the suspension, and gained another 1.5" of clearance by putting on 35's. SO I was already at the height I wanted to be at for clearing obstacles. I was not looking for extra ground clearance, just more clearance for the tires, without having to put forth extra effort and money into more suspension and drivetrain mods.
Done deal.
Thanks,
Mac
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So now I'm looking at what lift to get. It's an automatic 4dr, with no mods so far. I'm looking at a 3" lift, and probably going to go with the 1350 front drive shaft at the same time.
What brands and types do you have and what do you like or dislike about it? Mine is a DD as well, so I'd like to try and keep SOME of the driving characteristics it currently has, if possible, because I really like how it rides at this point...lol.
Mac
What brands and types do you have and what do you like or dislike about it? Mine is a DD as well, so I'd like to try and keep SOME of the driving characteristics it currently has, if possible, because I really like how it rides at this point...lol.
Mac
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x2 what he said!
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lift
IMO do the 3in lift with the 35s and 4.88 gears with a 1 in BL to help with added tire clearence when you stuff those 35s. I just did Rausch Creek for the first time with my set up (see below for specs) and had very little problems hanging with two rubicons with both their lockers engaged doing blue and black trails. I still have the stock 3.73 gears with an auto.
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Alrighty then.
So far I have this huge plan and I've managed to put in an armrest pad and new seat covers....sigh.
Ah, to hit the lottery, yes?
The flexatrunk has been shipped and should be here before too terribly long.
Mac
So far I have this huge plan and I've managed to put in an armrest pad and new seat covers....sigh.
Ah, to hit the lottery, yes?
The flexatrunk has been shipped and should be here before too terribly long.
Mac