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Getting Ready To Purchase My Lift.. Advice?

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Old Aug 27, 2011 | 09:42 AM
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Thumbs up Getting Ready To Purchase My Lift.. Advice?

I have a stock 08 Sahara 4dr Unlimited and am pretty much ready to purchase my 4" lift so I can get ready for purchasing new tires/wheels (35-37's).

Here is what i'm about to order:
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jeep-Wrangler-JK-4-Suspension-Lift-Kit-07-11-4-Door-/120767652433?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories &hash=item1c1e502251

Includes:
Front and Rear coil springs
Front track bar bracket
Pitman arm
Rear sway bar links
Rear track bar bracket
Brake line brackets
Cam bolts
4 Performance 2.2 series shock absorbers (boots not included)

*Is this everything I need for the proper lift, I saw this was a pretty good price.

What else will I need to make this a successful lift? Brake line extensions (any advice on where to buy)

Thanks for any input!

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Old Aug 27, 2011 | 09:48 AM
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It is 'complete' and the price is right. But before you buy it, do a little research on Cam Bolts, and Drop Pitman Arms, and replacement driveshafts being needed at 4".
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Old Aug 27, 2011 | 10:07 AM
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stay away from cam bolts - get control arms instead, better adjustment.
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Old Aug 27, 2011 | 10:19 AM
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Would I be best off financially doing a shorter lift. Im planning on doing this myself but, if i could save several hundred and a few hours id rather do that...

cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/07-11-Jeep-4DR-JK-Wrangler-3-75-Combo-Lift-Kit-Auto-/360389327257?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories &hash=item53e8e0b999

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Old Aug 27, 2011 | 10:27 AM
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Don't install the cam bolts. I would install this kit and when you can raise more $ purchase some control arms. 4" is not that high.
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Old Aug 27, 2011 | 10:42 AM
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My suggestion would be to take your hand off of your wallet for a few days.

Rather than toss up twenty different lifts, start doing a little research. Figure out what all of the different components do, and at what heights you might want them. Get some idea of what 'you' want, instead of buying just because someone here said it is a great lift.

You could even go right to the top of this modified area and read through the faq's...
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Old Aug 27, 2011 | 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by nthinuf
My suggestion would be to take your hand off of your wallet for a few days.

Rather than toss up twenty different lifts, start doing a little research. Figure out what all of the different components do, and at what heights you might want them. Get some idea of what 'you' want, instead of buying just because someone here said it is a great lift.

You could even go right to the top of this modified area and read through the faq's...
x2 - agree
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