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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 11:59 AM
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Great input everyone. Thanks!
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Old Jun 29, 2010 | 09:30 AM
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Superchips Flashpaq will fix most issues with 33s. There's no reason to ride around in a modern vehicle with a screwed up speedo.
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Old Jun 30, 2010 | 05:01 AM
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Originally Posted by redx08

You could go with teraflex leveling kit for about the same price as a body kit. I think it would look better too. I am just not a fan of body lifts.
Agreed. I've got the tf leveling kit. Easy install and looks way better than a body lift.
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Old Jun 30, 2010 | 10:17 AM
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Are you guys running the TF kit on 2 or 4 doors? Standard or automatic trans? I have a 2 door auto. I've heard of front drive shaft problems with any lift.
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Old Jun 30, 2010 | 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by mainejeeper
Are you guys running the TF kit on 2 or 4 doors? Standard or automatic trans? I have a 2 door auto. I've heard of front drive shaft problems with any lift.

Anything over 3" of lift you will have to start looking at a new front Drive Shaft with a 2 door and with the Automatic the issue is the rubber boot will rub against the Auto tranny skid plate.
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Old Jun 30, 2010 | 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by mainejeeper
Are you guys running the TF kit on 2 or 4 doors? Standard or automatic trans? I have a 2 door auto. I've heard of front drive shaft problems with any lift.
You will be fine running the TF leveling kit, no driveshaft needed. I am not running it, but have several friends running 2 inch bb without drivshaft issue.
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Old Jun 30, 2010 | 07:18 PM
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Do your friends have the auto transmission? I've heard from others that the boot will rub and tear. What's your friends experience?
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Old Jun 30, 2010 | 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by mainejeeper
Do your friends have the auto transmission? I've heard from others that the boot will rub and tear. What's your friends experience?
Nathan
Yes they have an auto. The boot tends to tear with 3 inch lift and longer shocks. If you run the TF leveling kit your driveshaft will not have a problem. Do it man you will be fine. Easy install maybe 2 hrs while bullshitting and drinking. I have 3 inch lift with 35's and a detroit locker in the rear that my wife drives more days of the week than me. If I thought it was unsafe it would not be on the road.
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Old Jul 1, 2010 | 06:29 AM
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Thanks for the guidance! One more question, does the TF kit look out of place with the stock size Rubicon tires? I can't afford to do the TF kit and the tires at the same time.
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Old Jul 1, 2010 | 06:44 AM
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Originally Posted by mainejeeper
Thanks for the guidance! One more question, does the TF kit look out of place with the stock size Rubicon tires? I can't afford to do the TF kit and the tires at the same time.
The Leveling kit and Budget Boost looks fine on Stock Rubicon tires.

With a leveling kit, you're going to find the most height in a new set of Bigger Tires

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