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Jeep Wrangler JK
JK General Discussion
Lift Question
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<blockquote data-quote="Vman" data-source="post: 444170" data-attributes="member: 22091"><p>Don't worry about it, we all started out knowing next to nothing. Some have just been at it longer than others is all.</p><p></p><p>There are a number of problems lifting above 3". Your driveshaft angles to the differentials get really bad above 3", your draglink and trackbar geometry get messed up unless you intall a draglink flip, your steering caster goes all to hell, your axles will shift inwards and to the driver side which means you need adjustable track bars and adjustable control arms. In other words: expensive.</p><p></p><p>Now that's actual lift, which is not necessarily the lift you'll get with the same size spring. That's what you're seeing now. You installed a 3.5" lift, but due to weight and that manufacturer's springs, you're not actually getting 3.5".</p><p></p><p>Good news is you can probably get away with just replacing the springs. A set of good springs would only be about $400.</p><p></p><p>I'd give Clayton Offroad a call, explain your build and how much lift you actually want on it, and they could guide you on what size springs to get that would take into account your heavy bumpers.</p><p></p><p>IMHO I'd stick to an actual lift of 3" or less, but i don't know what size tires you're running either. What size springs you need to get an actual 3"...I dunno.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Vman, post: 444170, member: 22091"] Don't worry about it, we all started out knowing next to nothing. Some have just been at it longer than others is all. There are a number of problems lifting above 3". Your driveshaft angles to the differentials get really bad above 3", your draglink and trackbar geometry get messed up unless you intall a draglink flip, your steering caster goes all to hell, your axles will shift inwards and to the driver side which means you need adjustable track bars and adjustable control arms. In other words: expensive. Now that's actual lift, which is not necessarily the lift you'll get with the same size spring. That's what you're seeing now. You installed a 3.5" lift, but due to weight and that manufacturer's springs, you're not actually getting 3.5". Good news is you can probably get away with just replacing the springs. A set of good springs would only be about $400. I'd give Clayton Offroad a call, explain your build and how much lift you actually want on it, and they could guide you on what size springs to get that would take into account your heavy bumpers. IMHO I'd stick to an actual lift of 3" or less, but i don't know what size tires you're running either. What size springs you need to get an actual 3"...I dunno. [/QUOTE]
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