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Old Dec 29, 2007 | 04:06 PM
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thanx for that,so if i'm gonna stick with 35's i should be ok with 4.88's
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Old Dec 29, 2007 | 07:15 PM
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If you have an auto, go with 5.13's on 35's, you will not be sorry.
Many, many people here have this combo and everyone loves it.
Im happy with mine and Im glad I didnt go with 4.88's.

If you have a stick though, Ive heard people being happy with 4.88's on 35's.
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Old Dec 30, 2007 | 08:08 AM
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ya i have the auto,anyone have any opinions on the fulltraction 3 ultimate lift?
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Old Dec 30, 2007 | 08:51 AM
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I have an auto with the FT 3" Ultimate lift and love it! We are finding out that with the auto and the added flex of any new lift you might want to consider a new front drive shaft. The new flex allows the little metal clamp on the rubber boot of the driveshaft to come into contact with the bolt on the side of the auto transmission. It basically knocks off the clamp. It's not that big of a deal, it just leaves the moving parts of the driveshaft exposed to the elements. The new aftermarket driveshafts are smaller in diameter and are not affected by this.

Just thought you would like to know.
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Old Dec 30, 2007 | 08:57 AM
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I would hope you skid plated it as well as relocated the that flippin carbon box thingie and also a yellow top for the winch.

Kat
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Old Dec 30, 2007 | 09:07 AM
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as far as the front shaft goes i will probably just let the stocker wear out and then upgrade.and the skidplat is a must but i'm gonna wait untill there is more options that arent so$$$$$ thanx for all the input keep it coming
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Old Dec 30, 2007 | 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by fullthrottle
as far as the front shaft goes i will probably just let the stocker wear out and then upgrade.and the skidplat is a must but i'm gonna wait untill there is more options that arent so$$$$$ thanx for all the input keep it coming
You may still want to be proactive and knock off the front clamp yourself and get a stainless ziptie. Then just slide the boot back and zip tie it so the ziptie just doesn't line up with the tranny bolt. I wish I had done that.
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Old Dec 30, 2007 | 09:17 AM
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thanx for that,could almost just glue it on,pl 400 or something
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Old Dec 30, 2007 | 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by fullthrottle
thanx for that,could almost just glue it on,pl 400 or something
Probably, just move it back a tad. My driveshaft has a wear spot on it right at that bolt. It messes up the bolt and the tranny pan lip a little too.
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Old Dec 30, 2007 | 10:37 AM
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Correction.....it looks like you cant move it back any. You can see the damage to the bolt I speak of and where the driveshaft moves in and out without lube! Not sure there is much else to do. At least if you take the clamp off, it might save a little damage to the bolt/tranny lip.

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