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Upgrading from 2.5"-4" lift what is needed?

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Old Nov 7, 2012 | 09:35 AM
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Default Upgrading from 2.5"-4" lift what is needed?

I currently am running a 2.5" TF coil lift but want to upgrade it to a 4" Coil Lift so I can eventually upgrade to 37's. I was wondering what all would be needed to complete this. I know I will need longer brake lines, and probably new shocks since my long travel OME shocks will not fit. Although I do have the adapters for the stock shocks that came with my 2.5" lift if I put those on the OME shocks would that fix my problem until I could get a new set? Also will I need new rear sway bar links and driveshafts? I'm more of a noob to lifting a vehicle always installed drops. Any help is greatly appreciated.
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Old Nov 7, 2012 | 09:47 AM
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Pretry sure you will need new driveshafts. Usually they are required over 3.5" of lift. Depending on the kit you buy almost all components will need upgrade from stock, brake lines, control arms, shocks, front and rear sway links and front and rear track bars. I am only running a 2.5 myself, but i did quite a bit of research proir and that is what I came up with. Hope that helps
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Old Nov 7, 2012 | 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by AFC29JK
Pretry sure you will need new driveshafts. Usually they are required over 3.5" of lift. Depending on the kit you buy almost all components will need upgrade from stock, brake lines, control arms, shocks, front and rear sway links and front and rear track bars. I am only running a 2.5 myself, but i did quite a bit of research proir and that is what I came up with. Hope that helps
Ya my problem is I'm not buying a kit...there is a guy selling a set of Evo 4" Plush Coils in my area that I'm probably going to scoop up and was just hoping that I could throw them on there with minor upgrades due to budget restraints but I guess they will just sit in the garage til I can upgrade everything else I would need. I figured on the control arms, brake lines and the track bars for sure, but I have JKS quick discos front sway bar links that will still work just wasn't sure about the rears sway bar links and the drive shafts.
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Old Nov 7, 2012 | 10:10 AM
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I am in the same boat and running the exact same lift wanting to go to a 4". Is there not a feasible way to do the upgrade vs having to remove everything I have and put on a whole new lift?
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Old Nov 7, 2012 | 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by DEMNJK11
Ya my problem is I'm not buying a kit...there is a guy selling a set of Evo 4" Plush Coils in my area that I'm probably going to scoop up and was just hoping that I could throw them on there with minor upgrades due to budget restraints but I guess they will just sit in the garage til I can upgrade everything else I would need. I figured on the control arms, brake lines and the track bars for sure, but I have JKS quick discos front sway bar links that will still work just wasn't sure about the rears sway bar links and the drive shafts.
Another route you may want to take is getting a 1" body lift instead of those new coils. If you just keep the teraflex lift you have on there now which is really 3" btw and add the body lift you should have enough room to run 37s. Also, you may be able tyo get away with your stock shaft a lot longer as opposed to running 4" of lift. i have the same lift with flat fenders and will be getting 37s when my tires are done. The only other mod I will get is a body lift (not including axle upgrades).
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Old Nov 7, 2012 | 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Monte417
Another route you may want to take is getting a 1" body lift instead of those new coils. If you just keep the teraflex lift you have on there now which is really 3" btw and add the body lift you should have enough room to run 37s. Also, you may be able tyo get away with your stock shaft a lot longer as opposed to running 4" of lift. i have the same lift with flat fenders and will be getting 37s when my tires are done. The only other mod I will get is a body lift (not including axle upgrades).

Ya I kind of want to stay away from the bodylift

Originally Posted by 2wheelz4me
I am in the same boat and running the exact same lift wanting to go to a 4". Is there not a feasible way to do the upgrade vs having to remove everything I have and put on a whole new lift?
And I know man it sucks to have to pull everything off this thing just to raise it another 1.5" lol
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Old Nov 7, 2012 | 10:29 AM
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I have the teraflex 2.5" with rough.country 1.25" body lift and I clear 37's no problem. Body lift cost me $100 shipped from eBay and only took a couple of hours to install by myself



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Old Nov 7, 2012 | 10:43 AM
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Bob-0

Do you have pictures of your jeep sitting flat? Would also like to see the gap between the body and rear bumper if you have one. Thanks!!!
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Old Nov 7, 2012 | 10:56 AM
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Old Nov 7, 2012 | 10:57 AM
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Lol thats my buddies cj, I don't kno how it got posted
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