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Ordered the Evo plush ride 4 inch springs

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Old Apr 13, 2013 | 03:17 PM
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Default Ordered the Evo plush ride 4 inch springs

Thanks for the advice guys!!!

Now I am wondering what shocks??bielsten 5160?? Or ???

Also the guy at evo said that I need a drag link flip kit. Will I still need this because I already have an adj front track bar and track bar bracket. But these are from a 2.5 inch kit.

I also will be getting front adj LCA and rear adj UCA.

I already have extended stainless break lines.

Also will I need both driveshafts or just front


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Old Apr 13, 2013 | 03:28 PM
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Depends on what kind of wheeling you plan on doing and how much you want to spend.
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Old Apr 13, 2013 | 04:06 PM
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If you install all 8 adj control arms, you can get away with stock drive shafts. Given the rear especially will need replacement at some point. I run 3" EVO plush coils with 3/4" spacers w/ Fox Remote res 2.0's, all 8 adj arms on oe shafts. Less than a yr with abuse, and shafts are fine.
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Old Apr 14, 2013 | 11:09 AM
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Do I need a drag link flip kit even though I already have an adj front track bar and rear track bar bracket. But these are from a 2.5 inch kit????
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Old Apr 14, 2013 | 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by thecoz
Do I need a drag link flip kit even though I already have an adj front track bar and rear track bar bracket. But these are from a 2.5 inch kit????
Your adjustable track bar allows you to move the front axle under the Jeep from left to right to make sure it's centered. It will need to be extended some for more lift but it will work fine on a 4" spring. The draglink flip corrects steering geometry to reduce bump steer. You may find you don't need it. Whether you need drive shafts really depends on how much you flex it and some dumb luck. The rear is more likely to go on the 2DR. The area to watch is where the drive shaft connects to the transfer case. There is a little rubber boot around the rzeppa joint that gets pinched, tears, and allows grease out and water in and ruins the joint.
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Old Apr 14, 2013 | 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by JohnnyQuik

Your adjustable track bar allows you to move the front axle under the Jeep from left to right to make sure it's centered. It will need to be extended some for more lift but it will work fine on a 4" spring. The draglink flip corrects steering geometry to reduce bump steer. You may find you don't need it. Whether you need drive shafts really depends on how much you flex it and some dumb luck. The rear is more likely to go on the 2DR. The area to watch is where the drive shaft connects to the transfer case. There is a little rubber boot around the rzeppa joint that gets pinched, tears, and allows grease out and water in and ruins the joint.
Hey thanks for the clarification man!!! I will get the draglink flip kit then. I think I might just try and do the lift with out the driveshaft and see where I'm at. Just wondering if you've put driveshafts on how much did you pay??
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Old Apr 17, 2013 | 12:21 PM
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Also does anyone know about installing the drag link flip kit????
Hand tools? Thanks guys...
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Some draglink flips require welding for the track bar relocation bracket. Depends on what kit you get. I have an Evo bolt on bracket but it is an older model. I think there new one might be weld on but I am not sure.
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Old Apr 17, 2013 | 03:54 PM
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AEV is a bolt on flip kit. No special tools. 7mm Allen for the end. Otherwise, normal hand tools.

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