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Old 03-26-2012 | 10:30 PM
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I'm trying to decide how big I want to go. It will be a daily driver, dune toy, mud toy, maybe some trails. What do you think? I'll run 33s with the 6.5 and 31s or 32s with the 4.5. Only reason I say that is because I want to keep the stock flares for now. Will the 6.5 inch be to tippy on the street or in the dunes? Please help! Thanks
Old 03-26-2012 | 11:48 PM
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Ive been searching for a long time on which kit I want. I have it narrowed down to a few kits. I'm looking for a quality kit like clayton,bds or pieceing a kit together with serious off road long arms. But that's not what I'm searching for, I'm looking for lift height. Idk which would be best for me. I searched and didn't really find the answer.
Old 03-27-2012 | 12:33 AM
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6.5" is pretty tall, 33's on 4.5 and you will have to trim.

5.5" will require some trimming as well but you can always add bump stops to keep the tires from tearing off your flares

And huge for Serious Long Arms!! wOOT!!
Old 03-27-2012 | 12:37 AM
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going off this question I was wondering if a 4.5" lift on 31's or 32's would be good for a DD with light off road use. At times I have to commute 4 hrs to school from home so I want something I can drive on the highway no problem
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A 3.5" RE lift will be great for 32" tires.
More importantly, you need to install the proper gears the back to the stock powerband for performance and economy.
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