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2.5 spacers with 4 inch lift???

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Old Oct 9, 2009 | 04:38 PM
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A guy at work said it was possible to do this. ( they said they did it on his buddies JK). He said i could install 2.5 TF spacers on top of my 4 inch skyjacker suspension. I dont think it could be done without super mods to the drivetrains and such.. I figured i get the opinions of the JK community if it was even possible or if anyone has even seen this before???
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Old Oct 9, 2009 | 05:04 PM
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yes I have heard of guys doing this I have not done it or have I seen it. Iam just going to do coilovers.

Like with any other lift you need to address shocks and driveshafts
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Old Oct 9, 2009 | 05:08 PM
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also address all control arms
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Old Oct 9, 2009 | 05:14 PM
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Im just tryin to see how high i can go before the mods become too costly
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Old Oct 9, 2009 | 05:44 PM
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Browse this one...

Adding two inch spacers to 4" Skyjacker lift
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/modified-jk-tech-2/adding-two-inch-spacers-4-skyjacker-lift-104407/


But, 'which' particular skyjacker kit do you have? Guessing the budget one? In which case you'll want some way to adjust caster front and back. (so at least two sets of adjustable control arms) New driveshafts. Longer shocks. Longer brakelines/brackets. More bumpstop. Longer links. New adjustable trackbars instead of brackets.

My guess is that you would be better off selling this one and just buying a complete 6" kit

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Old Oct 9, 2009 | 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by dlincoln91
also address all control arms
True I was assuming he already had adjustable ones. Thanks
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Old Oct 9, 2009 | 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Doninator
Im just tryin to see how high i can go before the mods become too costly
What are you trying to do?? Your 4" should be pretty good, 37s and a fair amount of articulation.

Are going 40s? 42s?
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Old Oct 9, 2009 | 05:59 PM
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A much better option may be a fender chop or flats...
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Old Oct 9, 2009 | 06:27 PM
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i have the classic red 401.. its not the budget boost and it does have the track bar braces
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Old Oct 9, 2009 | 07:22 PM
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JK401KCR ?

No cams, and a single set of fixed arms front and back sound right?

All of the components are fixed, and used in all of their 2-4" lifts. (so my guess is that they are already on the short side...) You will need to add most, if not all, of the components above to bring you back to your current ride quality.
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