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Old 03-04-2009, 01:26 PM
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I am going to be doing a Pro Comp Stage II 4'' lift on my 2dr automatic X with 35" tires later on this month. I am also going to be regearing to 5:13's.

So the question is, is there anything else I will need to do? Do I need a different driveshaft?
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Nope. Good start. The JK is good for 4" with no additional mods required.
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Yep, with a two dr you will need DS's. Are you going with the ES9000 or the MX-6 shocks? Also, is the rear track bar relocation bracket the kind that mounts to the frame or the axle? The frame mount is the best way and if not I'd get an adj rear track bar too.
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Originally Posted by Calypso
Yep, with a two dr you will need DS's. Are you going with the ES9000 or the MX-6 shocks? Also, is the rear track bar relocation bracket the kind that mounts to the frame or the axle? The frame mount is the best way and if not I'd get an adj rear track bar too.
I am going with the es9000 for now and will upgrade later if I feel the need. Im not sure if the bracket mounts to the frame or axle yet, I'll have to check that.

So Tires, lift, front and rear gearing set, and driveshafts, possibly adj rear track bar.

Again sorry for so many questions but I want to get it right. What driveshafts do you recommend? have any links?
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front DS and if you are gonna crack open the diffs for gear you might as well lock em while you are at it
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Originally Posted by greenamphibious
front DS and if you are gonna crack open the diffs for gear you might as well lock em while you are at it
How much does a rear dif lock run? Any recommendations?
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Originally Posted by So_Cal_Tay_12
How much does a rear dif lock run? Any recommendations?
depends on how you use your rig... you can get something as low as $400 or high as $1200 (selectable).... personally I like ARB
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Originally Posted by greenamphibious
depends on how you use your rig... you can get something as low as $400 or high as $1200 (selectable).... personally I like ARB
I dont do anything tooo extreme, cleghorn rock crawling is about my max so far, Im not going after Hells Gate in MOAB yet
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Having some control arms that you can adjust to set your caster/pinion angles is nice.
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I have a procomp stage II on my jeep right now and it flexes like mad

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