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Old Aug 14, 2013 | 07:06 PM
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I have been reading a lot on here about the EVO DTD coil over kit and I'm sold. I have a 2013 10A JKUR and I wheel 2-3 times a month... But here's the deal, the issue I have is that due to budget constraints and the cost of this system I will either have to wait until approximately May to get everything (wheels, tires, drive shafts, gears) or I could get the lift now (with drive shafts) and run my stock 10A tires (~32's) and lower the lift as far as it would go so it looks acceptable.

So I know most of you that are reading this are fully thinking that I'm certifiable but this is the Delia that I am in.

What should I do???
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Old Aug 14, 2013 | 07:46 PM
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35s with no lift and aftermarket fenders until you can afford the lift you want?
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Old Aug 14, 2013 | 07:54 PM
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I can actually get a set of the Smittybuilt XRC fenders really cheap and I could get a set of 35's for about $1100 and order the kit now. That's a thought...
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Old Aug 15, 2013 | 04:37 AM
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Originally Posted by CPT_D
I have been reading a lot on here about the EVO DTD coil over kit and I'm sold. I have a 2013 10A JKUR and I wheel 2-3 times a month... But here's the deal, the issue I have is that due to budget constraints and the cost of this system I will either have to wait until approximately May to get everything (wheels, tires, drive shafts, gears) or I could get the lift now (with drive shafts) and run my stock 10A tires (~32's) and lower the lift as far as it would go so it looks acceptable.

So I know most of you that are reading this are fully thinking that I'm certifiable but this is the Delia that I am in.

What should I do???
To me it depends on what the actual lift of the EVO coilover. It would look silly if it was tall and your stock tires ar 32's. You can put some 35"s on now with a fender trim or some flats and get the lift later. If you are planning 37"s I would add a 2" BB that you can sell later.
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Old Aug 15, 2013 | 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by CPT_D
I have been reading a lot on here about the EVO DTD coil over kit and I'm sold. I have a 2013 10A JKUR and I wheel 2-3 times a month... But here's the deal, the issue I have is that due to budget constraints and the cost of this system I will either have to wait until approximately May to get everything (wheels, tires, drive shafts, gears) or I could get the lift now (with drive shafts) and run my stock 10A tires (~32's) and lower the lift as far as it would go so it looks acceptable.

So I know most of you that are reading this are fully thinking that I'm certifiable but this is the Delia that I am in.

What should I do???
You need to wait to install the lift. You will not have the right backspacing for the coilovers with factory tires and rims
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Old Aug 15, 2013 | 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by CPT_D
I can actually get a set of the Smittybuilt XRC fenders really cheap and I could get a set of 35's for about $1100 and order the kit now. That's a thought...
Don't forget spacers for the factory rims
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Old Aug 15, 2013 | 05:10 PM
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Actually, DO forget spacers with factory rims and do it right with 71.5-73 mm center bore wheels with a little less offset and backspacing than stock.
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Old Aug 15, 2013 | 06:50 PM
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It's hard to wait (I know) but it'll be the best in the long run. Don't buy things you don't like because they fit your budget at the time time. Save up and do it all at once.
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