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JK lifts

Discussion in 'Quitters' Club' started by duffer, May 16, 2013.

  1. May 16, 2013
    duffer

    duffer Rodent Power

    Bozeman, MT
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    What experiences have the JK owners with the various lifts kits? I don't want to mess with the driveshafts or exhaust and this one is also the only DD so want to stay with a 2.5" lift.
     
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  2. May 17, 2013
    duffer

    duffer Rodent Power

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    After ruminating on this for almost a year and having 4 years left on the warranty, I just bit the bullet this morning and bought the Mopar version.
     
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  3. May 19, 2013
    termin8ed

    termin8ed I didn't do it Staff Member

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    What year is yours? The 3.8 is pretty straight forward. The 3.6 uses axle limiting straps so the driveshaft doesn't hit the exhaust. The first 2 I did on the 3.6 we used a spacer from teraflex I think. It pushed the exhaust y pipe back enough so the driveshaft cleared.
    Got any questions let me know. I've put probably 20 of those lifts on
     
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  4. May 21, 2013
    duffer

    duffer Rodent Power

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    Yep, 2012, 3.6. And I didn't want the limiting strap so was going to purchase the spacer. I guess I'm somewhat surprised that Chrysler doesn't just include that with the kits but maybe that's because none of the aftermarket kits include it either.
     
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  5. May 21, 2013
    termin8ed

    termin8ed I didn't do it Staff Member

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    not sure why, but if I was doing it to mine I'd be getting the spacer. Just check the bolts after you put it on. I had the 2 I did loosen up. Use locktite and put a nut on the bolt so your basicly double nutting the bolt to the exhaust flange. Didn't have any problems after that.
     
    Last edited: May 21, 2013
    termin8ed, May 21, 2013
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