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rustys lift and 3/4 spacer??

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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 04:04 PM
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hello all i was just wondering if i were to put the rusrtys 3 1/4 lift with a 3/4 spacer on my 08 unlimited would i have driveshaft issues???? thanks ryan
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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 05:22 PM
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The Rusty's springs usually give you more lift than advertised. If you have a 2-door, it may give you too much angle on the driveshafts. If you have a 4-door you should be ok.
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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 05:47 PM
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Auto or 6spd?
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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 07:08 PM
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On an unlimited, you should be in good shape. Actually, if you don't have a heavy bumper or winch, you shouldn't need the spacer with the Rusty's 2" lift. Mine was nice and even before the heavy stuff, and I'm putting a 3/4" spacer on tomorrow to get it back to level.
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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 07:20 PM
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Like stated above with a 4dr you should have no issues. I have been running this config for about 3 months with no issues. About 6 weeks ago I added a PA body lift as well for a little more clearance.

Will try to get some pics posted tomorrow if you wanna see it.
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Old Oct 25, 2008 | 08:03 AM
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About how much of a true lift from stock did rusty's 2" spring lift give you guys? How much do you think it copares to teh Taraflex 2.5 spring lift? How is teh ride from stock with the rusty's shocks? I have teh Sahara package shocks.
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Old Oct 25, 2008 | 11:30 AM
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Another lift question here as well. I currently have a Spacer lift, but have so much weight up front that the jeep is down in the front to the bumpstops. If I switch the front springs to the Teraflex 3" will this make the droop go away or am I going to need to add spacers to the 3" coils? I currently have a 2.5" Teraflex BB, spacer lift.
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Old Oct 25, 2008 | 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Jeepnatvguy
About how much of a true lift from stock did rusty's 2" spring lift give you guys? How much do you think it copares to teh Taraflex 2.5 spring lift? How is teh ride from stock with the rusty's shocks? I have teh Sahara package shocks.
I have the 2dr and got almost 3" out of it, even with the bumper and winch I am still just over 2 1/2. The ride is great, a little firmer than stock which is good for me as I have an X and stock it had allot of roll in sharp turns....no more though
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Old Oct 25, 2008 | 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Lanster
Another lift question here as well. I currently have a Spacer lift, but have so much weight up front that the jeep is down in the front to the bumpstops. If I switch the front springs to the Teraflex 3" will this make the droop go away or am I going to need to add spacers to the 3" coils? I currently have a 2.5" Teraflex BB, spacer lift.
Check with Brian...(Bly109)...he has a 4dr and had a 2 1/2 bb, replaced his fronts with 3" springs but I don't know what else he has done.
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Old Oct 25, 2008 | 01:31 PM
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It's hard to tell about ride quality because I changed tires when I lifted. I went from a D range 33" to an E range 35". It still rides great, a lot less bouncy than my TJ and YJ. I stay at 26psi and it helps. You do get a lot of lift from the 2" kit, enough for me.

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