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2.5 or 3.5 ?!?!

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Old 01-30-2013, 07:48 PM
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So just got my 35 Toyota but still need a lift. Going RK all the way but can't decide on size. Guy at 4 wheel parts said no shaft needed for 3.5 so that really confused me after reading this forum. I mainly just weekend off road nothing crazy. Any input or pics would be sweet thanks!
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35 toyos lol stupid iPhone
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You WILL need a driveshaft with the 3.5 , especially since RK tend to lift on average more than their competitors. Are you going to be getting a shit ton of armor?
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No prob just bumpers and maybe a winch in the future but nothing too heavy. All pics I have seen of the 2.5 varies it seems. Some people get a lo of lift and some not quite so. I have a unlimited rubi by the way
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Really like this look its a 3.5 RK 35 toyos
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2.5 2 door
3.5 4 door
How much weight plays a role too.

Freakin RK coils put me at 4" front driveshaft replaced. Rear soon.Click image for larger version Name: ImageUploadedByTapatalk1359608604.288270.jpg Views: 409 Size: 27.2 KB ID: 416526
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Oh wow ya if you we're to ever add flats the 35s would be out of place
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You WILL need a driveshaft with the 3.5
Yup.......
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I went with a 2.5 but really wish I had gone 3.5 instead. IMO, driveshafts aren't all that expensive compared to all the other things we throw at our JKs.
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Originally Posted by kjeeper10
2.5 2 door
3.5 4 door
How much weight plays a role too.

Freakin RK coils put me at 4" front driveshaft replaced. Rear soon.Attachment 416526
One of my favorite JKs . I couldn't get these wheels since they were 3 month back ordered .... :(
I got the 2.5 RK, I guess I'll start looking at driveshafts ....
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