2' vs 3'' lift JKU Rubicon

BumblebeeZA

BumblebeeZA

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I have a JKU Rubicon and really looking into a lift.

- 3' lift, do you need to do the drive shafts if you do a on a 4dr, or is it just the springs, track bars, and control arms?
- 2' lift, is it just Springs, coils and rear track bar relocation bracket?

Both the kits im looking at is BDS springs paired with Fox coils.
 
wayoflife

wayoflife

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BumblebeeZA said:
I have a JKU Rubicon and really looking into a lift.

- 3' lift, do you need to do the drive shafts if you do a on a 4dr, or is it just the springs, track bars, and control arms?
- 2' lift, is it just Springs, coils and rear track bar relocation bracket?

Both the kits im looking at is BDS springs paired with Fox coils.
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2-3 feet of lift is a LOT of lift :eek: :crazyeyes: :cheesy:

How big of a tire are you hoping to run and what year is your Jeep? Do you have an auto or a manual transmission? It really just depends especially on a 4-door.
 
BumblebeeZA

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wayoflife said:
2-3 feet of lift is a LOT of lift :eek: :crazyeyes: :cheesy:

How big of a tire are you hoping to run and what year is your Jeep? Do you have an auto or a manual transmission? It really just depends especially on a 4-door.
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LOL, inch 2' / 3' :cheesy:

Currently have 255/75 R17.
I may fit 285/70 R17 near to the middle of the year, I wont be going 35's just yet due to regearing and all.

I have a 2008 Auto.
 
wayoflife

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BumblebeeZA said:
LOL, inch 2' / 3' :cheesy:

Currently have 255/75 R17.
I may fit 285/70 R17 near to the middle of the year, I wont be going 35's just yet due to regearing and all.

I have a 2008 Auto.
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285/70R17's have a true measurement of about 33". Advertised 35" tires have a true measurement of about 33". In other words, you are already looking at a small set of tires that would otherwise say 35" on the sidewall. With this, a 2" - 3" lift would be a good choice and on a 2008 4-door with an auto, I would look into getting a new front drive shaft. You will be fine with the factory rear.
 
BumblebeeZA

BumblebeeZA

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wayoflife said:
285/70R17's have a true measurement of about 33". Advertised 35" tires have a true measurement of about 33". In other words, you are already looking at a small set of tires that would otherwise say 35" on the sidewall. With this, a 2" - 3" lift would be a good choice and on a 2008 4-door with an auto, I would look into getting a new front drive shaft. You will be fine with the factory rear.
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Great thanks, will it be fine with the factory shaft on a 3" too...... For now ;)
 
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Mjay

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Your factory DS won't blow up the minute you start driving after the install, but it will wear out pre maturely.
 
wayoflife

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BumblebeeZA said:
Great thanks, will it be fine with the factory shaft on a 3" too...... For now ;)
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The rear will be fine even with 4" of lift.

Mjay said:
Your factory DS won't blow up the minute you start driving after the install, but it will wear out pre maturely.
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On a 4-door, the rear will last a long time. If you have too much droop up front, the slip shaft boot will make contact with the transmission skid AND transmission itself causing it to get ripped.
 
BumblebeeZA

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Awesome thanks guys!
I am planning on making a trip up to the USA with my wife in the next couple of years, Id like to meet up some of you, maybe hire a JK and do a trail with some real American Jeepers such as yourselves!

Awesome forum, awesome info, awesome videos.
And Eddie, I might wanna buy a hoody from your online shop, do you ship to South Africa?
 
wayoflife

wayoflife

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BumblebeeZA said:
Awesome thanks guys!
I am planning on making a trip up to the USA with my wife in the next couple of years, Id like to meet up some of you, maybe hire a JK and do a trail with some real American Jeepers such as yourselves!

Awesome forum, awesome info, awesome videos.
And Eddie, I might wanna buy a hoody from your online shop, do you ship to South Africa?
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Yes, we do ship to South Africa but it isn't cheap.

I do hope you can make it up this way sometime. Where I used to live in Southern California, there were a lot of people from South Africa there.
 
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