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4 dr lift on a 2 dr?

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Old Nov 27, 2011 | 10:37 AM
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Ok here is my dilemma, I started building my 4 dr sport and with lift and larger tires my wife hates driving it. She has told me to buy myself a 2 dr that I can make my toy, and get it in 6 speed which is what I really wanted and put the 4 dr back to stock for her. Will all of the lift transfer over to a 2dr (TF 3" w/ full flex arms)
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Old Nov 27, 2011 | 10:46 AM
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The components will transfer over, but you'll get extra lift height. I think there was a post a while back from the Tera rep indicating close to 5" of actual lift using the 3" 4door coils on a 2door. So, plan on driveshafts, longer links, possibly longer brakelines/brackets, bumpstops, etc.
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Old Nov 27, 2011 | 11:49 AM
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On a 2 door, you will definitely need drive shafts. Luckily you already have flexarms to set pinion angles, so really the only other things you should need are brakelines and longer sway bar links. You may also want to look into a drop pitman arm and drag link flip since you will be getting close to 5 inches of lift overall.

BTW, i think its cool that rather than making you drive a stock 4 door, your wife is letting you get a toy. That is awesome.
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Old Nov 27, 2011 | 04:43 PM
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Thanks for the input, I just wanted to make sure most of all that the flex arms were the same. As for possibly getting 5" lift maybe I can convince her I need 37's I can explain driveshaft issues afterwards.
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