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Old Sep 27, 2012 | 10:48 AM
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So should I do a 2.5 max travel or a 3.5 x factor plus? I wheel quite a bit but I will probably only run a 35"tire. Well just till the warranty runs out and I'm a little older.

All I'm willing to run is rock krawler!

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Old Sep 27, 2012 | 10:58 AM
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3.5! 3.5! Im running 35's too. Looks awesome and plenty of room for 37's if u want. Love this lift.

Got about 4" of lift.


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Old Sep 27, 2012 | 11:13 AM
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You got any pics at full flex!
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Old Sep 27, 2012 | 11:16 AM
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Not yet. But iv seen this lift flex the fuk out pretty nicely. Its a top notch lift. You thinking long arm or mid arm? I have a 2 door and the mid arm is perfect.
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Old Sep 27, 2012 | 11:23 AM
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Just the mid arm
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Old Sep 27, 2012 | 11:38 AM
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i personally have 2 dr 2.5 max travel wrapped in 35's and the lift itself is high and can't even imagine how high 3.5 would be. 3.5 on a 4 dr looks good, on a 2dr, it might sit little too high. This is unless you want that monster truck look.


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Old Sep 27, 2012 | 11:39 AM
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I couldn't be happier w/ my RK 2.5" MTP and 35's. I'm sure with 1" more bump stop in the front I could run 37's. Coming up on a year w/ this suspension and still on OEM driveshafts.

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Old Sep 27, 2012 | 11:46 AM
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I dont think it looks like a monster truck. But deff like the way it sits.
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Old Sep 27, 2012 | 11:55 AM
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3.5" is probably better for 35's. Though I have the 4 door with RK 2.5" Max Travel and just put on 35's, looks like it might rub the fenders. I'm wheeling it for the first time with the 35's this weekend, will let you know if it rubs at all. As mentioned, might be a bit different for the 2 door.

I'm already getting estimates to upgrade the springs to 3.5". Will probably only do it if I have problems.

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Old Sep 27, 2012 | 12:04 PM
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I figure the 2.5 is fine but I don't like the fact that its only lower control arms and can I three link the back at only 2.5. The stock drive shafts now that's cool cause then I can save for the aftermarket ones and I like the lower center of gravity for sure.
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