I want More LIFT!! adding spacers?
05-07-2009, 10:42 AM
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I want More LIFT!! adding spacers?
I'm debating on adding 1/2 inch spacers front and rear on top of my 2.5" teraflex coils.
I'm just looking for a little more height and clearance but dont have the money right now for a new lift. This will put me at a little bit above 3" of lift.
Will I have drive shaft issues or need to replace control arms at this height?
These 2 issues are what I am trying to avoid right now; later when I get above 3" I will address these issues
but I'm just wondering if I can squeeze a little more height and keep everything else the same?
I'm just looking for a little more height and clearance but dont have the money right now for a new lift. This will put me at a little bit above 3" of lift.
Will I have drive shaft issues or need to replace control arms at this height?
These 2 issues are what I am trying to avoid right now; later when I get above 3" I will address these issues
but I'm just wondering if I can squeeze a little more height and keep everything else the same?
05-07-2009, 10:43 AM
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I'm debating on adding 1/2 inch spacers front and rear on top of my 2.5" teraflex coils.
I'm just looking for a little more height and clearance but dont have the money right now for a new lift. This will put me at a little bit above 3" of lift.
Will I have drive shaft issues or need to replace control arms at this height?
These 2 issues are what I am trying to avoid right now; later when I get above 3" I will address these issues
but I'm just wondering if I can squeeze a little more height and keep everything else the same?
I'm just looking for a little more height and clearance but dont have the money right now for a new lift. This will put me at a little bit above 3" of lift.
Will I have drive shaft issues or need to replace control arms at this height?
These 2 issues are what I am trying to avoid right now; later when I get above 3" I will address these issues
but I'm just wondering if I can squeeze a little more height and keep everything else the same?
05-07-2009, 10:51 AM
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Nah I got an auto and already tore my front DS boot JK fest last year, I know Im going to have to replace it sooner or later. Just wondering if I can go another 1/2" higher all around with out any issues?
05-07-2009, 11:01 AM
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I wouldn't stack spacers. At least not in the rear. Check out what happened to my Full Traction 2" spacer BB.
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/modified-jk-tech-2/full-traction-2-bb-spacer-lift-81007/
The front spacers are trapped by the factory bump stops, but the rears basically have nothing to keep them from slipping.
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/modified-jk-tech-2/full-traction-2-bb-spacer-lift-81007/
The front spacers are trapped by the factory bump stops, but the rears basically have nothing to keep them from slipping.
05-07-2009, 11:05 AM
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I believe that a body lift does not interfere with the lower suspension and drive shaft components
as its only lifting the body from the frame. Im not 100% on this just my mental reasoning
What are your guys reasons for a body lift? Tire Clearance or just increase in height?
as its only lifting the body from the frame. Im not 100% on this just my mental reasoning
What are your guys reasons for a body lift? Tire Clearance or just increase in height?
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I believe that a body lift does not interfere with the lower suspension and drive shaft components
as its only lifting the body from the frame. Im not 100% on this just my mental reasoning
What are your guys reasons for a body lift? Tire Clearance or just increase in height?
as its only lifting the body from the frame. Im not 100% on this just my mental reasoning
What are your guys reasons for a body lift? Tire Clearance or just increase in height?
05-07-2009, 11:07 AM
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I believe that a body lift does not interfere with the lower suspension and drive shaft components
as its only lifting the body from the frame. Im not 100% on this just my mental reasoning
What are your guys reasons for a body lift? Tire Clearance or just increase in height?
as its only lifting the body from the frame. Im not 100% on this just my mental reasoning
What are your guys reasons for a body lift? Tire Clearance or just increase in height?
