Your are correct on this after further research 500 per shock...

 

A 3.5" lift for a 4 door will likely require a front and rear driveline mod and that is going to run you about $1k +/-. The RE 3.5" kit highly recommends replacing both the front and rear drivelines with aftermarket drivelines.

 

I heard that on the 2 door but I had not realized a 4 door was having this same issue of needing driveline replacement. You'd think they would just make those part of the kit.

 

Clayton says neither is necessary on a 4door. Airock says you can lower the tranny plate (I think) w/some washers to get the front to clear. From what I've heard, the only reason you need a new front d/s is 'cause the aftermarket ones are smaller in diameter, so they clear.

That's not to say you wouldn't get improved quality/durability/clearance from a new one, but me, I'm going to wait until I see how my new lift (if I ever decide ) fits before shelling out the extra $$.
See the FAQ for confirmation.

 

Some others on this forum have cut a notch out of the tranny plate to get around the issue of the stock CV boot contacting the tranny skid plate. Both options are worth a try so that you don't have to fork out the additional $$ for an aftermarket driveline.

 

A silly question for you guys who know suspension better than I: When spekaing of lift systems what does the term BB mean? Budget Built?

 

Thanks Ryan37

 

HIJACK ALERT!

I just pulled the trigger on the Clayton 3.5". Should be here in a week or so.

 

Close. BB= Budget Boost or an inexpensive form of suspension lift.

 

ive got the TF BB but i am looking at the rustys 3.25 alllllll the time and i think its time for a change