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Old 11-21-2011, 08:39 AM
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I have a 2007 4 door and I recently bought a set of 37" tires for it because I found a great deal, anyway, how much lift will be needed to fit these and who makes a good kit? Also will I need to regear?
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You truly want at least 4" of lift to run those without rubbing. You could do all suspension or do a smaller lift with flat fenders or even a body lift. And yes you will want to regear running 37's
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Originally Posted by ludski
just a leveling kit will fit.
and spidertrax spacers if youre using stock rims.
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My wheels are 4.5" backspaced. What Leveling kit do you have? How is the articulation on the trail?
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Re-gear will be in your best interest
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Ok ludski do you have a leveling kit or 3.5" suspension kit I'm confused. I want something that will give me a good amount of articulation.
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Originally Posted by Cusey Chatham
Ok ludski do you have a leveling kit or 3.5" suspension kit I'm confused. I want something that will give me a good amount of articulation.
You will get no articulation with a leveling kit and 37's...big time running. He is combining a suspension lift with a body lift plus flat fenders
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Ok so at least 3" kit. Any suggestions?
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To run 37s I suggest a 3" lift and flat fenders as a minimum. I highly suggest you read Planman's thread on running 37's. All your questions can be answered. He is the Jedi for LCG and big tires. Worked for me.
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Originally Posted by jeep2007
To run 37s I suggest a 3" lift and flat fenders as a minimum. I highly suggest you read Planman's thread on running 37's. All your questions can be answered. He is the Jedi for LCG and big tires. Worked for me.
Great thank you I will check it out
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Ok so I did quite a bit of research last night. I think my 3 leading kits are:
AEV 3.5"
Rock Krawler 3.5"
Or Clayton 3.5"

I'm very much liking the Clayton mainly they are located in Connecticut and I spoke with them yesterday and I am going to go chech out their facility.

Is anyone running a Clayton premium lift kit? How is it for on road use?


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