My thoughts on lifts
#371
Why do you think a bigger lift would be better? No wrong answer, just trying to get your thought process on lifts. For some reason you picked 4.5" for 35" tires and just wonder why. Rock crawling has absolutely nothing to do with my write up, it would apply to any lifted vehicle running any trails or on road.
I am a little concerned about the long arm. I'm wondering how much of an issue the long arm is with contacting objects and being damaged.
#372
JK Jedi
a 4 link suspension is a little vague, most 4 link suspensions include a track bar and is essentially the way they are from the factory. Did you mean a basic 4 link like most aftermarket kits or a single/double triangulated 4 link?
What long arm are you looking at, there are a few different ways each kit mounts if i recall correctly.
What long arm are you looking at, there are a few different ways each kit mounts if i recall correctly.
Last edited by Maertz; 05-07-2014 at 08:02 AM.
#373
JK Jedi
Thread Starter
The only reason for 4.5" was because I was considering 37" tires instead of 35", when I put together my list of hardware. And since I have a 4 door, it might give better clearance on objects and help with the break-over angle. That's pretty much the only reasons. The only reason for bringing up rock crawling was that was the type of use that I was upgadring the vehicle toward. If lift has no bearing on use for rock crawling, then I guess that point is irrelevant. But 37" is still a possibility, although I think for my next set of tires I'm going with 35".
I am a little concerned about the long arm. I'm wondering how much of an issue the long arm is with contacting objects and being damaged.
I am a little concerned about the long arm. I'm wondering how much of an issue the long arm is with contacting objects and being damaged.
#374
JK Jedi
If you are building for rock crawling go with the biggest tires you can, running 35's with a 4.5" lift is going to give you a little belly clearance but that is is. You will still be lacking clearance under the axles and will more unstable in off camber and climbing situations. This is pretty much what I wrote in the write up. Not sure what you are questioning.
#375
a 4 link suspension is a little vague, most 4 link suspensions include a track bar and is essentially the way they are from the factory. Did you mean a basic 4 link like most aftermarket kits or a single/double triangulated 4 link?
What long arm are you looking at, there are a few different ways each kit mounts if i recall correctly.
What long arm are you looking at, there are a few different ways each kit mounts if i recall correctly.
I'm not questioning anything. Initially, I was just making sure I understood what you were saying. And later, only answering a question I was asked. Where did you get the idea I was "questioning" what you wrote?
Perhaps I should go with 37". That was my original goal. Sounds like 37" with the 4.5" R/E would be better than the 35" with same lift.
Thanks,
Last edited by MikeSD; 05-07-2014 at 09:43 AM.
#377
Just trying to understand this subject.
#378
With 37s on 3.5" lift and flats your still gonna be running a bit of bumpstop, more lift more shock less bump stop, more articulation. Though it's arguable that it's easier to get that articulation out of 35s
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#379
JK Junkie
I'm thinking about this one
Perhaps I should go with 37". That was my original goal. Sounds like 37" with the 4.5" R/E would be better than the 35" with same lift.
Thanks,
Perhaps I should go with 37". That was my original goal. Sounds like 37" with the 4.5" R/E would be better than the 35" with same lift.
Thanks,
what would be my next step to improve my off-road capabilities?
matthew
#380
JK Jedi
i dont know of anything you can add to your shock to gain lift? Do you mean on top of your coil? As in a coil spacer? To me the next thing on a good lift height and strong build would just be to get some long travel shocks and make sure your coils can handle them...