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3`` lift!! ????

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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 06:46 PM
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Im going to order a 3`` lift here shortly... just want to fit 35, have better articulation seems pretty simple..NOT its a difficult choice when looking at full traction, and theres 3 choices..

1: economy lift ( no control arms or trackbar but have the brackets)...
2: premium plus (front and rear upper control arms and front and rear trackbars)...
3: ultimate (all 8 control arms, both trackbars)

I just want to do it right the first time and not change or need anything for a couple years.. Its my DD and light wheeling for now lol you all know how light wheeling can be...

please explain why should go with choice 1,2 or 3! and tell me if i need anything ex: steering stabilizer etc etc..

2010 JKU rubi

thank you

Denis
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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 06:53 PM
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ok i just got my lift in, here is what i did

Teraflex 3" kit (shocks, springs, bump stop, rear trackbar bracket, brakelines, etc...)

Front Adjustable Trackbar

Front Upper and Lower Arms

rear Lower.

i went with both control arms on the front because i felt its more important to get my caster and pinion angle correct than the rear for obvious reasons.

im sure i could have survived without any control arms in the rear honestly
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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 07:02 PM
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thank you.. did you move your rear axel back?

anyone else with more toughts and feedbacks?
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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by superjk10
Im going to order a 3`` lift here shortly... just want to fit 35, have better articulation seems pretty simple..NOT its a difficult choice when looking at full traction, and theres 3 choices..

1: economy lift ( no control arms or trackbar but have the brackets)...
2: premium plus (front and rear upper control arms and front and rear trackbars)...
3: ultimate (all 8 control arms, both trackbars)

I just want to do it right the first time and not change or need anything for a couple years.. Its my DD and light wheeling for now lol you all know how light wheeling can be...

please explain why should go with choice 1,2 or 3! and tell me if i need anything ex: steering stabilizer etc etc..

2010 JKU rubi

thank you

Denis
I just installed the full traction economy plus that includes the front trackbar (adjustable). Added some bilstein 5100's. Love it sor far. Adding front control arms soon. You will net more than 3 inches with this kit.
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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 07:22 PM
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Do I need all 8 arms and both adj trabars with 3 inch and 35s?

like I said.. money aint a problem, it is for a long arm tho lol.. just wanna do it right the first time

thx
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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 07:29 PM
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I did a 4" and added adj front lower control arms to correct the master. I am going to go with the rear upper adj control arms also. From what I've read on here that seems to be the way to go.
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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 07:30 PM
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At that height, front lowers will be plenty for caster correction. If/when you lose the rear driveshaft, you will want rear upper arms for the pinion angle. (if you want to move an axle forward/backward in the wheel well, you will need both sets of arms).

Adj trackbars are not 'needed', but again, at that height, having the axles centered under the frame is a good thing.

You keep mentioning that you want to do it right, so do it right. Front lower and rear upper ca's and both trackbars at a minimum.
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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 12:02 AM
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You really need to call David and tell him your needs and budget.
I was stuck deciding on 3 different kits, and he was able to help me find exactly what I needed.

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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 01:42 AM
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Yep. Another northridge 4x4 fanboy here. Call them and they will hook you up.
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Old Jul 21, 2011 | 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by superjk10
Im going to order a 3`` lift here shortly... just want to fit 35, have better articulation seems pretty simple..NOT its a difficult choice when looking at full traction, and theres 3 choices..

1: economy lift ( no control arms or trackbar but have the brackets)...
2: premium plus (front and rear upper control arms and front and rear trackbars)...
3: ultimate (all 8 control arms, both trackbars)

I just want to do it right the first time and not change or need anything for a couple years.. Its my DD and light wheeling for now lol you all know how light wheeling can be...

please explain why should go with choice 1,2 or 3! and tell me if i need anything ex: steering stabilizer etc etc..

2010 JKU rubi

thank you

Denis

I went through the same thoughts, though mine's not a DD. I use it for wheeling on weekends. Full traction ultimate, period.
You will net more than 3" as previously said. You will get maximum adjustability. and the Ultimate kit arms are the beefiest I've seen. You will have more than enough clearance for 35s. The ride on and off road is amazing.
I have bilstein 5100s. stabilizer question has less to do with lift and more on upsizing your tires from stock.

Last consideration. If you want to leave the possibility of going to 4" later for 37s, all you have to do is switch coils. And look at your drive shafts as previously mentioned. Wayolife has a write up on the forum on these. had the set-up on his rig originally. you should read it.

Good Luck
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