The best "daily driver" lift
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You have a 4door, but didn't see if it's an auto or manual? At 3", the rear shaft should be fine. If you have an auto, you will want to flex and take a look at the front driveshaft/tranny/skid clearances. If it's a manual, the front should be ok. At 4.5, budget for replacing both.
At 3.5" on my 4door, I lost the front CV (at the tcase end of the shaft) at about 5k miles, but the big boot in the middle was fine, no contact with the tranny. Rear is still ok at 15k miles.
As WOL was mentioning, you will need a way to tilt the axles for each aftermarket driveshaft. This means a set of adj control arms. (that aev kit comes with a front lowering bracket that may handle the caster for the new front shaft. Or it may not. Don't know. But as noted, there is no provision in that kit for a new rear shaft.)
At 3.5" on my 4door, I lost the front CV (at the tcase end of the shaft) at about 5k miles, but the big boot in the middle was fine, no contact with the tranny. Rear is still ok at 15k miles.
As WOL was mentioning, you will need a way to tilt the axles for each aftermarket driveshaft. This means a set of adj control arms. (that aev kit comes with a front lowering bracket that may handle the caster for the new front shaft. Or it may not. Don't know. But as noted, there is no provision in that kit for a new rear shaft.)
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Interesting, thats the first bad thing I have heard about OME stuff...I like my TF 2.5 Coil lift for my weekend warrior, but best on road ride is going long arm for sure not to mention how awesome they preform offroad.
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I am looking at putting on a 4.5 sa lift on my not yet arrived from the factory 4 door sahara. I have been told by several local off-roaders to go with a bds lift. I will spend 95% of my time on the road and want the ride to be as close to factory as possible. Is BDS a top choice? The only lift ive done in the past is a 4 inch pro comp lift and it was ok. Also, is there a huge difference between a 3 and 4.5 inch lift in regards to handling and steering? Let me know what you all think, thanks.
I have a 3.5" Rough Country and it's great! I did have to replace my front driveshaft (i have 4dr with auto). You could even go with a 2.5" lift.
I guess you need to decide what you will be doing and how much you want to spend. There are a lot of people in JK's running smaller lifts but chop their fenders or run with flat fenders to gain the extra clearance for larger tires.
This site is awesome for ideas and advice.....good luck with your build!!!
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Wow.. don't think 2 ppl have answered the same.. LOL
I have the same question.. I'm looking at only about 2-2.5 lift w/ winch front bumper & aftermarket rear as well.. don't know that I'll ever run 35s... but 33s are a definate.. bigger if available within my price range.
Anyone have experience with multiple lifts? It's easy to love the lift you have, if it's the only lift you've ever had.. right?
I've seen some shocks that are adjustable.. I guess to plug a controller into 'em and hit a button.. would that be a good way to switch between on-road, and off road suspention for ride qualities sake?
I have the same question.. I'm looking at only about 2-2.5 lift w/ winch front bumper & aftermarket rear as well.. don't know that I'll ever run 35s... but 33s are a definate.. bigger if available within my price range.
Anyone have experience with multiple lifts? It's easy to love the lift you have, if it's the only lift you've ever had.. right?
I've seen some shocks that are adjustable.. I guess to plug a controller into 'em and hit a button.. would that be a good way to switch between on-road, and off road suspention for ride qualities sake?
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Wow.. don't think 2 ppl have answered the same.. LOL
I have the same question.. I'm looking at only about 2-2.5 lift w/ winch front bumper & aftermarket rear as well.. don't know that I'll ever run 35s... but 33s are a definate.. bigger if available within my price range.
Anyone have experience with multiple lifts? It's easy to love the lift you have, if it's the only lift you've ever had.. right?
I've seen some shocks that are adjustable.. I guess to plug a controller into 'em and hit a button.. would that be a good way to switch between on-road, and off road suspention for ride qualities sake?
I have the same question.. I'm looking at only about 2-2.5 lift w/ winch front bumper & aftermarket rear as well.. don't know that I'll ever run 35s... but 33s are a definate.. bigger if available within my price range.
Anyone have experience with multiple lifts? It's easy to love the lift you have, if it's the only lift you've ever had.. right?
I've seen some shocks that are adjustable.. I guess to plug a controller into 'em and hit a button.. would that be a good way to switch between on-road, and off road suspention for ride qualities sake?