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have 35's what suspension mods to go to 37's

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Old Sep 17, 2013 | 07:49 PM
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Like the title says. I currently am running 35's with the following suspension mods.
Teraflex 2.5" budget boost
bilstein 5100 shocks (2-3.5" versions)
rough country 1.25" body lift.
jks front discos
poly performance front lca's that are 1/2" longer then stock.

What I want to know is what suspension mods do I need to do to clear 37's in the future?
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Old Sep 17, 2013 | 08:00 PM
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Flat flares, bumpstops, gussets, pinch seam trim?
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Old Sep 17, 2013 | 09:09 PM
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More money! That's the most important thing you need. Lol
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Old Sep 17, 2013 | 11:42 PM
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More money! That's the most important thing you need. Lol
What is the cost for gussets mentioned? I thought 2.5 lift with minor fender trim will work fine with 37s..
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Old Sep 18, 2013 | 04:23 AM
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The gussets are for axle strength not suspension. I already trimmed the rear wheel well pinch seam a little. I want to keep the stock flares.

My initial thought was to replace the 2.5" spacers with some 3" lift springs? That might get me the hight I need. Just not sure what else would have to be done with the springs..... ie drop brackets, adj track bars.....ect
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Old Sep 18, 2013 | 04:29 AM
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Originally Posted by last5liter
Like the title says. I currently am running 35's with the following suspension mods.
Teraflex 2.5" budget boost
bilstein 5100 shocks (2-3.5" versions)
rough country 1.25" body lift.
jks front discos
poly performance front lca's that are 1/2" longer then stock.

What I want to know is what suspension mods do I need to do to clear 37's in the future?
Your current suspension will work.You need to look at axle upgrades,gears
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Old Sep 18, 2013 | 04:32 AM
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Gussets and either an axle truss or axle sleeves..... Possibly a re-gearing is in ur future
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Old Sep 18, 2013 | 05:58 AM
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ya I know there is axle work to be done....this thread is about suspension work to clear 37's

So the opinion is a 2.5" budget boost and 1.25" body lift should clear 37's?
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Old Sep 18, 2013 | 05:58 AM
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Depending on how you are set up you may need another inch or so of bumpstop. I agree with the others to put the money in new rear axle shafts and proper gearing.
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Old Sep 18, 2013 | 06:17 AM
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we'll for axles i was planning the following:

front:
G2 Core44 front axle (if they ever release it) with 5.13 gear, ARB locker, and Cro-Mo shafts....not sure what axle shaft splin count options there are 32,35? would like to get the biggest available for extra strength

rear:
ARB locker, 35spline Cro-Mo shafts and matching 5:13 gears


all this on a 2dr with 37's should be a formidable trail jeep?
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