Unlimited + 4" Lift = Drive Line Mods?
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Unlimited + 4" Lift = Drive Line Mods?
Getting a Sahara Unlimited in a couple days and will be doing a 4" lift ....99% Tera Flex as RE seems to be a month at least out.
Says on the site that it may require Drive Line Mods.... Anybody know the real answer to this? Not sure what they mean "may require"...would it change with tiresize?....
Have not called Tera Flex yet, but will be doing so tomorrow.
Going to run 35's....I know I could get away with the FT 3" and 35's but just like the extra clearance with the 4" and the look versus the 3" w/35 pics that have been posted.
Appreciate any feedback.
Says on the site that it may require Drive Line Mods.... Anybody know the real answer to this? Not sure what they mean "may require"...would it change with tiresize?....
Have not called Tera Flex yet, but will be doing so tomorrow.
Going to run 35's....I know I could get away with the FT 3" and 35's but just like the extra clearance with the 4" and the look versus the 3" w/35 pics that have been posted.
Appreciate any feedback.
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Hey mbrown2, welcome to JK-Forum!
Regarding drivelines, you may want them depending on how big of a tire you go with but also because the factory shafts will be at a steeper angle all of the time. This will ultimately cause the boots to wear out and allow water/debris to get in leading to joint failure. Although, an unlimited has longer drivelines and so the angles may not be as severe as a 2-door so you might have a bit more time on them.
As far as 35's go, I'll tell you, I have see them in person on a 3" lift and it looks correct. Any taller and I think it just might look too tall. But it's you're Jeep
Regarding drivelines, you may want them depending on how big of a tire you go with but also because the factory shafts will be at a steeper angle all of the time. This will ultimately cause the boots to wear out and allow water/debris to get in leading to joint failure. Although, an unlimited has longer drivelines and so the angles may not be as severe as a 2-door so you might have a bit more time on them.
As far as 35's go, I'll tell you, I have see them in person on a 3" lift and it looks correct. Any taller and I think it just might look too tall. But it's you're Jeep
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Hey mbrown2, welcome to JK-Forum!
Regarding drivelines, you may want them depending on how big of a tire you go with but also because the factory shafts will be at a steeper angle all of the time. This will ultimately cause the boots to wear out and allow water/debris to get in leading to joint failure. Although, an unlimited has longer drivelines and so the angles may not be as severe as a 2-door so you might have a bit more time on them.
As far as 35's go, I'll tell you, I have see them in person on a 3" lift and it looks correct. Any taller and I think it just might look too tall. But it's you're Jeep
Regarding drivelines, you may want them depending on how big of a tire you go with but also because the factory shafts will be at a steeper angle all of the time. This will ultimately cause the boots to wear out and allow water/debris to get in leading to joint failure. Although, an unlimited has longer drivelines and so the angles may not be as severe as a 2-door so you might have a bit more time on them.
As far as 35's go, I'll tell you, I have see them in person on a 3" lift and it looks correct. Any taller and I think it just might look too tall. But it's you're Jeep