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Old 01-25-2013 | 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackRockBurner

If your going big, be ready for big expense. 6" lift, are you planning on 40" tires? If you want 35" tires, you can go with a 2.5" lift. Any lift over 3" will affect your driveshafts. Larger than 35s on tires mean a greater possibility of re-gearing.

Teraflex has two great YouTube vids regarding tire size and lift. It will answer many questions. They are also a great sponsor.
I don't think ill have to re-gear the rubicon come with 4:10's already
Old 01-25-2013 | 03:32 PM
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Don't know what all comes with the lift but you'll need:

Longer bumpstops front & rear
Longer swaybar links front & rear
Front & rear driveshafts
Front lower control arms
Rear upper control arms
Extended brake lines front & rear
Proper back spaced wheels
Front & rear trackbar
I'd recommend getting a draglink flip kit

I'm sure I missed a few items but to do it properly it gets expensive going above 2.5-3"
Old 01-25-2013 | 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Atch
You can run 37's with 3.5" of lift and flat fenders so 4" would be more than enough for ya without the body lift
Yep. I wouldn't go over 4" for 37's, less for 35's
Old 01-25-2013 | 03:37 PM
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This is the 4" I am looking at right now.. www.roughcountry.com/jeep_jk_4flex.html
Old 01-25-2013 | 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Temple333
This is the 4" I am looking at right now.. Jeep JK Wrangler Suspension Lift
You'd still need front & rear drive shafts, longer bumpstops front & rear, and proper back spaced wheels around 3.5
Old 01-25-2013 | 04:09 PM
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I had a RC 2.5 coils and shocks kit on my 07 X. The instructions state the front end will be offset by "some distance" (I can't recall), where you can "buy their track bar" to fix this. After a year, I thought the springs were quite soft. I have a new rig and will not go with the Rough Country this time...

I hope to find a kit with better quality springs, and the right parts for the job. Even if I have to wait a bit longer, knowing it will be a bit more cash. The quality and proper alignment is worth the wait.

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Old 01-25-2013 | 04:22 PM
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Please listen to the folks that have made mistakes with lift kits. I did an it saved me big headaches on my 2012 JKU Rubi. Also contact the forum reps for the lift manufactures as they are very helpful and very honest. Though I went with an AEV 2.5" because I don't heavy wheel and only want 35's. Teraflex and Rock Krawler seem to have some of the best followings and forum members. 4" on a 2013 will require exhaust mods or driveshafts. Even my 2.5" needs clearance for the stock shaft, I have chosen to go the exhaust loop route but most people have no trouble with spacers. You will need control arms or you will not like the way it drives, you will need adjustable track bars and sway bar links. Both TF and RK have very complete kits to do it right, others do as well.

Hope this helps.

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Just to give you some ideas as to some of the pieces.
Old 01-25-2013 | 07:20 PM
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Sscarbrough, is your rear track bar on upside down/backward?
Old 01-25-2013 | 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by olyelr
Sscarbrough, is your rear track bar on upside down/backward?
No, you get a new trackbar with the AEV kit.

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Old 01-26-2013 | 04:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Sscarbrough52
No, you get a new trackbar with the AEV kit.
Yeah I understand that, just looked like the bend was going in the wrong direction... almost causing clearance issues at the axle bracket.



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