3" Lift plus 35's = Driveline issues???
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3" Lift plus 35's = Driveline issues???
I am getting ready to purchase the Zone 3" lift kit and put on 35's. I have tried several searches, but have not gotten the info I am looking for. Will the lift plus tires cause driveline issues under normal offroad conditions. No extreme rock crawling. I have an Unlimited w/6spd and 4.10's. Thank you for any help.
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no. being that you have an unlimited with a 6-speed, you will be just fine.
BTW - just out of curiosity, can i ask what made you decide to go with this kit?
BTW - just out of curiosity, can i ask what made you decide to go with this kit?
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JK Freak
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just a note...
tire size will not effect drive line angles, and most report problems with drivelines on lifts over 4 inches.
Don't go forward based on the stated lift, rather than the measured lift. 3 inch springs will most likely give you 4 inches of measured lift (mine did) and many 4 inch lifts have given reported 5 inches and more.
I have 3 inch springs that have a real measured 4 inches of lift, and I have had no drive line issues over 17k miles.
tire size will not effect drive line angles, and most report problems with drivelines on lifts over 4 inches.
Don't go forward based on the stated lift, rather than the measured lift. 3 inch springs will most likely give you 4 inches of measured lift (mine did) and many 4 inch lifts have given reported 5 inches and more.
I have 3 inch springs that have a real measured 4 inches of lift, and I have had no drive line issues over 17k miles.
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Same question, but have a 2 door
So I am new to the forum and after a year running stock, I have gotten the itch to get working on my JK. I am also looking at the running the Zone 3" lift with 35s. I also would like to add a 3/4" or 1" body lift for extra clearance. I have a 2 door x, 6speed and was wondering what other issues i should deal with before getting the lift... re-gearing, disconnects, trac-bar, control arms? I have looked at many posts and can't seem to find a solid answer...I generally drive highway miles and go wheeling on mostly mild trails, no rock crawling. Please let me know any suggestions, basically I want to have a good ride quality but have better off-road ability.
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I am getting ready to purchase the Zone 3" lift kit and put on 35's. I have tried several searches, but have not gotten the info I am looking for. Will the lift plus tires cause driveline issues under normal offroad conditions. No extreme rock crawling. I have an Unlimited w/6spd and 4.10's. Thank you for any help.
JK Freak
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i've been wanting to ask this, but never have...
"usually" the driveshaft on a manual tranny is LONGER than an auto.
so, are the driveshafts for the JKs the same for both?
(not 2dr vs 4dr)
manual shaft (2dr) vs auto (2dr)
"usually" the driveshaft on a manual tranny is LONGER than an auto.
so, are the driveshafts for the JKs the same for both?
(not 2dr vs 4dr)
manual shaft (2dr) vs auto (2dr)
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this is my opinion as well.
yes, the drive shafts are the same on both an auto and a 6-speed.
yes, the drive shafts are the same on both an auto and a 6-speed.