Any idea how much more lift I will get with a 2.5" TF lift compared to my 2" coil spacer? Will it even be noticeable?I would go up to a 2.5 lift and will not have to worry at all about drive shaft issues as well as steering. The t/f 2.5 coil lift is a great kit and more then enough room for 35's I am running a 3.5 lift now and going to be switching to the 2.5 t/f very soon.
This is true prob going to end up around 3 inches. Any thing over this is where you will need to start thinking about your steering and D/S issues. Some people have no issues for years and some people have issues the very next day after the lift its a gamble.Any idea how much more lift I will get with a 2.5" TF lift compared to my 2" coil spacer? Will it even be noticeable?
Might sound like a stupid question but I heard many people net more lift than actually adverstised. I just want to know I won't be wasting money for an extra .5" of lift.
Here's a pic of my current setup:
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it is not just lift height that determines how long before the front ds goes bad. disconnecting the sway bar with longer shocks is when the problems will start to occur more quickly. just get the exhaust spacer at the same time as the lift, once the lift is installed have a look at how close it is. if you plan to wheel it and disconnect just install the spacer knowing you need it.
When picked the Rubicon Express 3.5 lift I asked a lot of questions. Even at the dealer to make sure they were mod friendly. I did include the exhaust space as I thought it was necessary. I asked about Ujoints etc and the DS nor the CV joint was mentioned. Now I am concerned. Mine is a 2015 JKU sport and my DD. What should I change or install to ensure I don't have any issue with the DS or CV joints. I am in GA and the trails I have access to are basically forest trials and I highly doubt I would do rock crawling with a DD. That is of course until I pay it off and get a second ride. Thanks for the advice.Get underneath a Jeep with a 3.5" lift and see how there is some but limited clearance between the boot and exhaust crossover shield. If you keep the flex to a minimum it could last longer. The other thing to consider is operating angle, the CV joints are not designed to operate at large angles continuously so they may eventually fail. Unlike the first, this second form of failure can offer no warning.
Then he's not flexing anywhere near its potential and/or the RE kit isn't a true 3.5 kit after armor. I have a Metalcloak 3.5 and I already tore my boot with mild flexing, even with exhaust spacers. I knew I'd need to replace the DS at some point, so not really a big deal.I met someone this weekend who was running a 3.5" rubicon express standard coil lift with their stock driveshaft. Now I know under full droop it will rub against the exhaust but this guy said he had no issues. Anyone else here run their stock ds on a 3"+ lift? Any idea how long before you will need to replace it?
I am currently running a 2" spacer lift on 33's with a magnaflow exhaust but want to move onto a 3.5" rubicon express lift being that it comes with an adjustible track bar and I like the height. (Looking to upgrade to 35's in the future and rather get the height I want now)
I travel about 5 miles a day for work and occasionally wheel on the weekends. Just looking for a second opinion!
What.I would go up to a 2.5 lift and will not have to worry at all about drive shaft issues as well as steering.
The t/f 2.5 coil lift is a great kit and more then enough room for 35's
I am running a 3.5 lift now and going to be switching to the 2.5 t/f very soon.
So are you saying a 3.5 lifted DD should see none of these issues with light trails and no full extensions? Or since I lifted it there is above normal wear and tear no matter what and should expect DS, u joint and CV joint issues down the road?Too many variables. I usually say run them until they die. Just be ready if it's your daily driver.
LolYou have to take a lot of what is constantly regurgitated on this forum by people with no real experience with a grain of salt.
You constantly read on here you need axle gussets and sleeves, 5.38 gears and an exhaust spacer or different driveshaft to run a 3.5" lift and 35" tires. 99% of the time none of that is needed, go check out AEVs forums, they build JKs day and day out that sold through and warrantied by Jeep dealers and do none of that with their 3.5" lift.
You should be ok. Keep a eye on things.So are you saying a 3.5 lifted DD should see none of these issues with light trails and no full extensions? Or since I lifted it there is above normal wear and tear no matter what and should expect DS, u joint and CV joint issues down the road?
