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Help please 2.5 inch suspension lift

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Old 10-04-2010, 04:39 PM
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Default Help please 2.5 inch suspension lift

Will i have trouble with my axcles going out do to angles i own a 2 door wrangler x i know you run into problems if you go big new to the lifts. but 2.5 is all i want to do and maybe a 1 inch body lift.
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Originally Posted by jeepsta
Will I have trouble with my axles going out, do to angles. i own a 2 door wrangler x. i know you run into problems, if you go big. new to the lifts. But 2.5 is all i want to do and maybe a 1 inch body lift.
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You'll be fine, I would go 2in buget boost and 33inch tires. If you go bigger tires you will need to regear.
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Originally Posted by GoodysGotaCuda
Make sure you get close to the 2.5" lift. Some coils lift more than advertised and can/will cause rear driveshaft issues. Due to the increased working angle. Your actual axles don't care what you do lift wise.

Tire size will depend on if you are auto/manual and the ring and pinion ratio.
what would i have to do to my rear drive shaft for no issues thinking 2.5 budget boost do you think this would be fine maybe even just a leveling kit.
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Are you looking to go to a bigger tire size? If so what? You might be better off going with a leveling kit. This will eliminate a lot of expense down the road i.e drive shafts and re-gearing. I know that teraflex is developing a 2 door spring leveling kit right now.... just my



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