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5.5 oe 3.5 rock krawler long arm?

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Old 02-02-2014, 08:17 PM
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Hey guys!

So I currently have the 2.5 inch ma travel rock krawler lift kit. I am on 35s at the moment. When wheeling I'm always getting hung up on the belly cause I am a 4 door :P! I'm thinking of either the 3.5 or 5.5 coilover long arm kit. I want 37/38 inch tires. Which kit do you guys suggest?
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3.5" with flat fenders FTW.
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Originally Posted by Asinine
3.5" with flat fenders FTW.
Ya buddy!!
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If you stay at 3.5 with lat fenders; stay with a short arm. You'll have better clearance than long arms. If 5.5, long arms are fine.
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Bigger tires, smaller lift for the win!
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Originally Posted by Caileighpaige
Hey guys!

So I currently have the 2.5 inch ma travel rock krawler lift kit. I am on 35s at the moment. When wheeling I'm always getting hung up on the belly cause I am a 4 door :P! I'm thinking of either the 3.5 or 5.5 coilover long arm kit. I want 37/38 inch tires. Which kit do you guys suggest?
Just put the coilovers on your 2.5 and add some flat fenders
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Originally Posted by familytime

Just put the coilovers on your 2.5 and add some flat fenders
I already have flat fenders. My problem is my belly rubbing and not clearing obstacles.
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Originally Posted by BuckLisa
If you stay at 3.5 with lat fenders; stay with a short arm. You'll have better clearance than long arms. If 5.5, long arms are fine.
A properly built long arm will not hang up any more then a short arm will. Rock krawler aint the only long arm kit in town.
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Originally Posted by Caileighpaige
I already have flat fenders. My problem is my belly rubbing and not clearing obstacles.
What he's saying is the coil overs are adjustable. You can run 2.5, 3.5, 4...whatever you want. Set the height that suits you best, but no higher than needed.
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Originally Posted by TheDirtman
A properly built long arm will not hang up any more then a short arm will. Rock krawler aint the only long arm kit in town.
True if it's higher. The long arms are longer and reduce the angle; therefore the lift needs to be higher along the obstacles. The short arms are "steeper" angled per se and less chance to hit a rock than a long arm at same height. Long arms are much better overall for ride quality and travel.


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