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What is the best JK 4" Lift?

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Old 01-23-2007 | 08:02 PM
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Default What is the best JK 4" Lift?

Too many choices!

Superlift
Rancho
TeraFlex
Skyjacker

Anyone???:confused:
Old 01-23-2007 | 08:17 PM
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I have seen first hand the teraflex on someone else's rig here in Moab and have the skyjacker installed on my JK.

The teraflex is by far the best made, designed and built lift available, but you pay for it. I decided on the skyjacker for both the cost and the availability at the time. Ultimately I'll probably end up with the teraflex on mine ... anyone want a used skyjacker? :<) j/k

The skyjacker is fine, has performed very well, is simple to install, easy to service, etc, etc and has handled all that I have thrown at it. You won't be disappointed in the quality of the lift for the $$.

Good Luck.
Old 01-23-2007 | 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by mrmoab
I have seen first hand the teraflex on someone else's rig here in Moab and have the skyjacker installed on my JK.

The teraflex is by far the best made, designed and built lift available, but you pay for it. I decided on the skyjacker for both the cost and the availability at the time. Ultimately I'll probably end up with the teraflex on mine ... anyone want a used skyjacker? :<) j/k

The skyjacker is fine, has performed very well, is simple to install, easy to service, etc, etc and has handled all that I have thrown at it. You won't be disappointed in the quality of the lift for the $$.

Good Luck.
You wouldnt happen to have a good sideview picture do you? Did the new arms center the axles enough? (thats what im getting at for the pic.)
Old 01-23-2007 | 09:16 PM
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My only photos right now can be found here: http://my.project-jk.com/showgallery...=500&ppuser=89

The axles are in line with the stock configuration and great articulation.
Old 01-24-2007 | 07:31 AM
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You guys forgot Full Traction.

They are great too!!
Old 01-24-2007 | 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Cesar
You guys forgot Full Traction.

They are great too!!

I don't believe Full Traction has come out with a 4" lift yet.... Have they?
Old 01-24-2007 | 05:49 PM
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I don't think Rancho makes a 4" lift, they only show a lift capable of clearing 35" tires.
Old 01-24-2007 | 06:53 PM
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Default 4 inch lift kit

i have a 4 inch terra flex and can say that it rides very good. the bad new is with 37 inch tires there is rub on the front bumper and this is on the street.
i am going back to 35 inch tires becouse i do not want a stubby bumper that would solve the bumper rub....i confirmed this with terra flex and desert rat about the bumper....

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Old 01-24-2007 | 08:22 PM
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I love the Superlift kit. It rides great (about like stock). Also, I think it's the best value since it comes with the adjustable track bar and shocks.
Old 01-24-2007 | 08:52 PM
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high country.

i agree with you as i saw all those kewl pics from sema....37 inch tires look great but was told by tera flex (also a month ago) that there would be no rubbing issues....kind of embarising to hear the tires rub on the stock bumper in a parking lot when the wheel is turned 18o degrees....at least desert rat was good enough to switch out with 35inch tires next week.

i would like to know if any one on this board is running into the same problem with 37 inch tires and a 4 inch kit or if it is working properly....i was assured that spacers were in place as well.

it rides very nice and i can only complain that gas consumtion went up and revs were mostly up when i went at it at 60 miles and hour. no starining though but i will say maybe 35 inch tires will be my answer.....

the rockster

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