lifting my jk 4 dr
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so I have a 4 1/2" bds lift i purchased for my jk 4dr, but if I put this on will I need to change driveshafts? This jeep is a daily driver and I really dont want to have to modify it that much. Alternitivly I have thought about trying to just put 3-3 1/2" springs in using the adjustable control arms from the 4 1/2" kit. Any suspention gurus out there that can help me out on this issue?
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Welcome to the forum. What size of tire are you wanting to run? That is a pretty tall lift. If you wheel heavy you might have to change out driveshafts down the road as well.
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Ive got a 2 1/2 lift on now, and running 32" tires, but it is just a spacer lift and this is an actual spring replacement lift...plus i got it on a really good deal! lol I dont want to go taller than 35's but more than likely will stay around 33". I would like to keep my stock fender flares for now, so I dont want to go too big on tires. it has 3:77 gears in it.
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4 1/2 is to much lift for 33's, you can run 33's now with your setup. With 3 1/2 you can run 35's with stock flares. If your jeep is a 12' and up your going to need a front driveshaft
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Hers my jku with 35's and a 3.5 aev lift. Its a good size but yes I did change the front driveshaft. Its my dd and does good offroad as well
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Thanks for the input guys, I think I have decided to go with 3" springs, but use the control arms and stuff that came with the 4" lift. I dont want it lifted that much, and I'm sure the control arms and sway bar disconnects will still work as they are adjustable