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03-29-2013, 12:52 PM
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I've got a few questions I'm hoping some of you may be able to help me with. I'm pretty new to the lifting thing. Right now I'm running 235/75/15 on stock rims and height. This is my dd and I'm not looking to do anything hardcore offroading but I do wanna get her dirty sometimes and leave the paved road behind every now and again. I've been doing some research and I'm torn between 3" to 4.5" lift. I'm curious though, if I got over 3" is there anything I need to do in terms of trac bar, pitman arm, etc? I'm looking to try and achieve this kinda look in terms of lift height and tire size that is in this pic. Any help and advice would be greatly appreciated! :P
03-29-2013, 01:27 PM
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Those are something you might have to buy. I have 4.5" without a SYE or drive shaft. Just do the lift first and see if you need it. Or you can add them anyway. I'm considering it even though I don't need to.
Another one you might need is extended parking brake lines. You don't hear much about this. Often the axle will be hanging on the parking brake line and it might not be noticed. I just did the YJ swap on mine and it was pretty easy and cheap. If I can do it then anybody can.
Another one you might need is extended parking brake lines. You don't hear much about this. Often the axle will be hanging on the parking brake line and it might not be noticed. I just did the YJ swap on mine and it was pretty easy and cheap. If I can do it then anybody can.
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03-29-2013, 02:34 PM
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Those are something you might have to buy. I have 4.5" without a SYE or drive shaft. Just do the lift first and see if you need it. Or you can add them anyway. I'm considering it even though I don't need to.
Another one you might need is extended parking brake lines. You don't hear much about this. Often the axle will be hanging on the parking brake line and it might not be noticed. I just did the YJ swap on mine and it was pretty easy and cheap. If I can do it then anybody can.
Another one you might need is extended parking brake lines. You don't hear much about this. Often the axle will be hanging on the parking brake line and it might not be noticed. I just did the YJ swap on mine and it was pretty easy and cheap. If I can do it then anybody can.
03-29-2013, 03:07 PM
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03-29-2013, 03:09 PM
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03-29-2013, 03:09 PM
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03-29-2013, 03:15 PM
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03-29-2013, 03:30 PM
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03-29-2013, 04:02 PM
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I have a stock 2001 XJ, will be towing a 2500lb boat trailer. The rear already sags compared to the front. Is something like this worth considering? Lift is not a concern because I have 80% good tires now and no money to replace with larger 
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03-29-2013, 07:06 PM
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03-29-2013, 07:27 PM
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Hey guys...does this look like a transfer case drop? Just crawled under the jeep to start pb blasting the bolts for the upcoming lift and noticed this didn't look right. I assume the TC crossmember mounts flush to the frame rails, this looks like about .75" worth of shims between the crossmember and frame.
If this is a TC drop then I'm guessing my "stock" jeep has bee previously lifted...and returned to stock. If that's the case, maybe my bolts will come off a little easier, haha...
If this is a TC drop then I'm guessing my "stock" jeep has bee previously lifted...and returned to stock. If that's the case, maybe my bolts will come off a little easier, haha...
03-29-2013, 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by ta2tony
Hey guys...does this look like a transfer case drop? Just crawled under the jeep to start pb blasting the bolts for the upcoming lift and noticed this didn't look right. I assume the TC crossmember mounts flush to the frame rails, this looks like about .75" worth of shims between the crossmember and frame.
If this is a TC drop then I'm guessing my "stock" jeep has bee previously lifted...and returned to stock. If that's the case, maybe my bolts will come off a little easier, haha...
If this is a TC drop then I'm guessing my "stock" jeep has bee previously lifted...and returned to stock. If that's the case, maybe my bolts will come off a little easier, haha...
03-30-2013, 01:27 AM
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Actually they barely rubbed, I am running stock back spacing so the tires tuck up in the wheel wells. I am going to get some wheel spacers so as insurance i cut an rolled the back wheel wells and took about 1" off the front. Now i just need to remount the fenders.
03-30-2013, 09:48 AM
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Hey guys...does this look like a transfer case drop? Just crawled under the jeep to start pb blasting the bolts for the upcoming lift and noticed this didn't look right. I assume the TC crossmember mounts flush to the frame rails, this looks like about .75" worth of shims between the crossmember and frame.
If this is a TC drop then I'm guessing my "stock" jeep has bee previously lifted...and returned to stock. If that's the case, maybe my bolts will come off a little easier, haha...
If this is a TC drop then I'm guessing my "stock" jeep has bee previously lifted...and returned to stock. If that's the case, maybe my bolts will come off a little easier, haha...