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**Direct me which way to go for a LIFT**

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Old 11-26-2011 | 11:46 PM
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how about this?

http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep_jk_3-seriesII.html
Old 11-27-2011 | 12:05 AM
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Look past the cheap price tags and check out the components. They'll do the job, and the price is right, but non-adjustable ca's and a drop pitman wouldn't be high on my list of wants for a new lift.

Just a heads up to do some homework and know what you are getting.
Old 11-27-2011 | 12:26 AM
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Hey everyone I have a Few Questions. I am looking to do a 3inch Fabtech lift with 33's. Now I plan on doing wheels and tires all in one shot with the lift so mind is made up on that part and money isnt the issue im having. I have my mind made up on the Fabtech lift but when I had spoken with a fabtech tech he had mentioned to me that the Front and Rear DS are recommended to be upgraded. After finding this out and talking back with the place i am getting my items from they had mentioned to me that skyjacker has a 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 inch lift that will not require the upgrade of the front and rear ds. Anyone here know anything about either of the two lifts and also this is my everyday driver and I plan on going trailing but not to the extreme just some fun every once in a while. Guys any help is appreciated cause im a huge fan of the fabtech after doing research but at the same time after the tech told me they recommend the ds i dont have the loot to do that right away.
Old 11-27-2011 | 03:52 AM
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Need Some Help??...
You don't need a lift to run 33's on a JK. You certainly don't need a 3 inch lift to run 33's on a JK.

Concerning the driveshafts - The name on the package is irrelevant. It's all about the variables : actual lift height, shock length, model, transmission, disconnected or not, all street or max flex, stock flares or flats, etc. No one can say whether or not you will have driveshaft issues with any particular lift or any particular height, but the faq's will give you a good starting point. (stickied right at the top of this modified area)
Old 11-27-2011 | 04:58 AM
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My 2 cents.

I'd go with a budget boost and 35" tires. That will be like a 3.5" lift over stock. Add full skid plates and you'd be golden.

In fact, I am thinking of removing my 4" lift and doing this. The real issue is I have is dragging the differentials over stuff, not the frame. My lift sags on the right (like all lifts seem to do) and it is starting to annoy me.
Old 11-27-2011 | 05:08 AM
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Man, all this lift talk is killin me! I can't wait to put one on my rig. Went wheelin yesterday and took some pretty hard hits on the underside...and got stuck on a stump at one point..lol. I hope the stock skids are enough till I get an upgrade...
Old 11-27-2011 | 05:25 AM
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Originally Posted by nthinuf

You don't need a lift to run 33's on a JK. You certainly don't need a 3 inch lift to run 33's on a JK.

Concerning the driveshafts - The name on the package is irrelevant. It's all about the variables : actual lift height, shock length, model, transmission, disconnected or not, all street or max flex, stock flares or flats, etc. No one can say whether or not you will have driveshaft issues with any particular lift or any particular height, but the faq's will give you a good starting point. (stickied right at the top of this modified area)
I had no idea that I didnt need a lift for my jk. My thing is im a newbie to this lift and jeep stuff a year and a half now and i dont wanna do any cutting and im hearing im going to get rub i i dont lift. Another thing is i want it to look clean and i do want to take it trailing and not get "stuck on stumps" lol sorry man you are a perfect example. I need advice from the veterans here on if its ok to do this list of things. I have one month before i place the order for
Fabtech 3" lift
4 mickey t baja claw ttc
4 mickey classics II.

Also i see people are having issues with the tire pressure gauge light on. Is that something that im looking to worry about as well? Thanks again for the info on not needing a lift for 33 on jk now im wondering if should or not. What would you do if you had the money to do this list ?
Old 11-27-2011 | 06:28 AM
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Originally Posted by semperfimrn1
For the same money you can get the Rusty's 3.25" lift that blows this kit out of the water and is much higher quality. Look it up and compare the parts between them
Old 11-27-2011 | 06:58 AM
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Look into Rock Krawler. I'm waiting on mine to be delivered then I'll install it. But I spent a long time looking at all the lift and reviews of lifts. Check them out.
Old 11-27-2011 | 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by semperfimrn1
I have the next step up from this kit. It will get the job done, but you will need an adjustable trackbar in the front. Also, the zerks for the front arms get torn off all the time.


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