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lift / driveshaft question

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Old Mar 30, 2010 | 10:26 PM
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ok i have a 2" spacer budget boost lift but i am wanting to go bigger. I know that a 5" lift will require changing my driveshafts but i found this lift http://www.quadratec.com/products/16106_200.htm from trailmaster which is a 5" front coil lift and a 3" rear spacer, now my question is does anyone know if i would have to change anything else on my jeep to run this kit i.e. driveshafts, brake lines etc. thank you for any info you can provide.
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Old Mar 31, 2010 | 12:51 AM
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If you get the lift as advertised I would say yes to all. The Tera 2.5 is about the most lift you can get and not have to get a new driveshaft and even some still have to.

Check out the FAQ's
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...72&postcount=2
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Old Mar 31, 2010 | 01:40 AM
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Please please please browse through the FAQ's as kupost suggested! Start with these two:

Q: What are all the components that I will need with a 4" lift?
Q: What is Caster? How much do I need?

Do not jump into a big lift based on a dirt cheap price! Actually look at the components in the kit, figure out what is NOT included, and ask yourself if the missing components are things you want/need.

Note these two points in the Details list for that kit:
# Retains factory control arms and track bars.
# Retain factory steering geometry.

At 5 inches of lift, on stock arms, it will drive like crap!! You will want your axles re-centered, and you will definitely want some way to adjust the caster up front! You will want to extend your brake lines or add brackets so you don't rip a line out.
(note that the pic and the parts list do not match)
If rear links are included, move the stock rears up front. If not, you will want two sets of links. If bumpstops are not included, you will want them front and rear.

Pay attention to the Driveshaft recommendations in the faq's!!!!
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