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How much flex?

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Old Mar 6, 2012 | 06:51 PM
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I am trying to choose 33 vs 35 like most people. And I was thinking of going with the 2.5 coil so I don't have to do the drive shaft and all that. I know with 35s I will need gears and all that. But they look so good. But my question is how much flex am I loosing going with 35s. I want the big tires and looking good. But I still want performance.
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Old Mar 6, 2012 | 06:57 PM
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I am running 35s with the Teraflex 2.5" coil lift w/Teraflex shocks. Tore my front driveshaft boot the first time out while disconnected and flexing to the max. I pretty much get full flex until it hits the bumpstops.
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Old Mar 6, 2012 | 06:59 PM
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I have 35s and cut stock fenders and stock suspension for now. I hit my bumpstops. You are good to go.
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Old Mar 6, 2012 | 07:42 PM
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Great. Thanks guys.
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Old Mar 6, 2012 | 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by JKZinger
I am running 35s with the Teraflex 2.5" coil lift w/Teraflex shocks. Tore my front driveshaft boot the first time out while disconnected and flexing to the max. I pretty much get full flex until it hits the bumpstops.
Is tearing the boot a bad thing? Or is it minor?
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Old Mar 6, 2012 | 08:17 PM
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That's a bad thing
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Old Mar 6, 2012 | 08:18 PM
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Well that sucks... The whole reason I was thinking getting the teraflex 2.5" lift is because I heard you dont need a new driveshaft with it
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Old Mar 6, 2012 | 10:03 PM
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4.5 inch lift 35s never had a problem with my driveshafts unless it was rock inflicted ... I don't know where you wheel but here in az I love my 35s in Washington state I like my 33s ... Go with what's best for your terrain
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Old Mar 7, 2012 | 04:12 AM
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Originally Posted by wralston89
4.5 inch lift 35s never had a problem with my driveshafts unless it was rock inflicted ... I don't know where you wheel but here in az I love my 35s in Washington state I like my 33s ... Go with what's best for your terrain
You must never flex it to the max when disconnected? Which 4" lift do you have and with what shocks?
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