2012 jk 6" rough country lift
10-16-2012, 07:32 AM
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10-16-2012, 07:49 AM
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Originally Posted by bombout800
Okay so im guessing its only a 4 hahah. Glad i actually know now. Does the boot get to a bad angle with lift? DO they wear and tear? Whats the fix for this? New shaft?
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Simple fix on 2012+ with 2.5" or higher lifts is an exhaust spacer. Northridge and Quadratec carry them. Local exhaust shop can also weld you in a similar thing for ~$30 normally if you want to keep it local.
Also an aftermarket front 1310 DS is preferred if you want to use your fancy electronic disconnect front axle. (It's really nice to not have to get out and wrench like us non-rubicons at the beginning and end of the day to wheel hard)
PS Your Jeep looks great. Really like the flats and stubby bumper look.
10-16-2012, 08:04 AM
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You'll be fine for street driving, but once you start flexing your front axle, you will most likely have an issue. What happens is your front axle is oversized from the factory, so when you flex it comes into contact with the Tranny skid plate or the exhaust. It will tear the rubber boot on the axle, sling grease all over the place, then the bearing axle will go kaput.
Simple fix on 2012+ with 2.5" or higher lifts is an exhaust spacer. Northridge and Quadratec carry them. Local exhaust shop can also weld you in a similar thing for ~$30 normally if you want to keep it local.
Also an aftermarket front 1310 DS is preferred if you want to use your fancy electronic disconnect front axle. (It's really nice to not have to get out and wrench like us non-rubicons at the beginning and end of the day to wheel hard)
PS Your Jeep looks great. Really like the flats and stubby bumper look.
Simple fix on 2012+ with 2.5" or higher lifts is an exhaust spacer. Northridge and Quadratec carry them. Local exhaust shop can also weld you in a similar thing for ~$30 normally if you want to keep it local.
Also an aftermarket front 1310 DS is preferred if you want to use your fancy electronic disconnect front axle. (It's really nice to not have to get out and wrench like us non-rubicons at the beginning and end of the day to wheel hard)
PS Your Jeep looks great. Really like the flats and stubby bumper look.
Thanks for the info man. I appreciate the help. Thanks for the compliments!
10-16-2012, 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by bombout800
Bro i said i was a virgin to the community!!! Cut me a little slack! hahah
10-16-2012, 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by bombout800
I felt stupid for saying the wrong color, so i took it out on you. Thanks for the help.
10-16-2012, 09:06 AM
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10-16-2012, 02:21 PM
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