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best 3" - 3.5" lift?

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Old 12-06-2009 | 05:41 PM
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ive been looking at the 3 - 3.5 in lifts now for some 35s cause i want to try and avoid driveshaft problems and stuff. so ive seen the teraflex 3 in and aev 3.5 and they both seem good but do yall have any other good ones that yall recommend and opinions on them

i dont need something super complex cause its 95% on road, but i want to it to do decent when i take it off road

its a auto 08 4dr rubi
Old 12-06-2009 | 05:48 PM
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Rock krawler has the nicest 3.5 IMO. You WILL have to replace your front axle if you want any kind of axle droop.
Old 12-06-2009 | 06:01 PM
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i like the rockkrawler 3.5 kit alote might want to check them out.
Old 12-06-2009 | 06:10 PM
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planman, do u have anything else added to that lift or just the kit itself, i need one that comes with everything that i would need, and what was the price range on it, right now it says to call for price
Old 12-06-2009 | 06:43 PM
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thanks, i might have to give him a call then
Old 12-06-2009 | 07:40 PM
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2 weeks ago I put the Rock Krawler 3.5" mid arm flex kit on and it is great came with front and rear lower control arms, front track bar,(all are adjustable) longer front brake lines. All in all it is a great kit for $1000. Very easy to install. GREAT off road capablity. Not to mention you can add on if you decide to bigger down the road. Easily allows 35" tires
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Old 12-06-2009 | 08:57 PM
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I installed my 3.5 Rock Krawler and I like it so far I haven't posted the pictures yet. I was back and forth between the RK and the Rubicon Express. Both are easy to upgrade to long arm if you choose to later.
Old 12-07-2009 | 01:23 AM
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If you are on the road 95% of the time, I think you already have two good choices on your short list.

Others include: Full Traction, Currie and Clayton.
Old 12-07-2009 | 08:26 AM
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Here's another vote for RockKrawler! I think he meant front drive shaft, not front axle. From what I understand, any auto with a 3" lift will need a new front driveshaft.

If money is no problem, a long arm kit will give żou the best on road ride and the best offroad performance.

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Rock krawler has the nicest 3.5 IMO. You WILL have to replace your front axle if you want any kind of axle droop.
Old 12-07-2009 | 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by RchyRch650
ive been looking at the 3 - 3.5 in lifts now for some 35s cause i want to try and avoid driveshaft problems and stuff. so ive seen the teraflex 3 in and aev 3.5 and they both seem good but do yall have any other good ones that yall recommend and opinions on them

i dont need something super complex cause its 95% on road, but i want to it to do decent when i take it off road

its a auto 08 4dr rubi
You could run a TeraFlex 2.5" for those tires or the 3" kits.



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