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Old Jul 23, 2013 | 09:53 AM
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I'm gathering parts to lift my '12 jkur and want to make sure I've got everything I need so I don't get stuck halfway into the job realize I missed a part. Just limiting to actual NEEDED parts (not stuff like truss, etc, I'm planning on that stuff at a later time, just wheel easier till then)

what I've got so far:
Skyjacker 4" lift
37" goodyear mts
17x8.5 MB Wheels Razor
4.56 gears
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Old Jul 23, 2013 | 09:58 AM
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forgot to add, programer is on the way to correct for gears and tires.
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Old Jul 23, 2013 | 10:12 AM
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Does the lift kit have adjustable track bars or at least track bar brackets? I'd recommend using the rear bracket that has a saddle bold that goes around the axle. I had a skyjacker years ago with just a bolt on bracket that snapped on the highway.

Other things to ensure would be brakeline extension brackets, and depending if your a 2 or 4 door, clearance issues with your front drive shaft and your exhaust cross over.

You shouldn't have any issues clearing the tires, but your back spacing should be at about 3.5-4.5. You might rub if you disconnect your sway bars.
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Old Jul 23, 2013 | 10:17 AM
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Probably going to need a 1310 driveshaft, and might want to invest in skid plates and sliders if
you're going to wheel.
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Old Jul 23, 2013 | 10:18 AM
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Also need bump stops and shocks, not sure what comes with that kit. If you don't do a new front drive shaft you will need some sort of exhaust spacer for the cross over. At 4" you will want at least front lower control arms, preferably all 8 for drivability.
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Old Jul 23, 2013 | 10:19 AM
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Trim pinch seam in rear with 37", not sure you can trim it enough without rear arms to slide the axle back.
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Old Jul 23, 2013 | 02:51 PM
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What else is included with that kit? 4" is opening a can of worms if not done correctly.
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Old Jul 23, 2013 | 03:09 PM
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Don't forget new seat covers and husky.liners. You'll need those with that tall of a lift.
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Old Jul 23, 2013 | 03:17 PM
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You might want to sleeve and gusset the axels if your wheeling alot
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Old Jul 23, 2013 | 04:00 PM
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Do you have a tire carrier that can hold a 37" tire?
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