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PostPosted: Fri Jan 23, 2015 10:24 am 
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ok quick question so say i got an skyjacker kit for my kk, which is around 2.5" would it be possible to say add on top of that a 2" spacer lift to get 4.5"? I'm new to this whole ifs suspension thing.

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 Post subject: Re: lift kits
PostPosted: Fri Jan 23, 2015 11:08 am 
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Most are going to tell you to stay away from Sky Jacker. Flip through this thread: viewtopic.php?f=88&t=79401

Also, I don't believe that the setup you referenced would work. And if it did, it certainly wouldn't be recommended.

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 Post subject: Re: lift kits
PostPosted: Fri Jan 23, 2015 11:36 am 
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Skyjacker springs are basically the same as oem springs. they are just as soft as them. go with OME springs. if your buying a full suspension lift kit why would you throw spacers on them as well? and lifting 4.5 actual inches is pretty difficult on all of your drivetrain.

whatever questions you have, they are on this forum. and if they aren't....... were here to help.

this topic is about a 6" lift, but still has useful information for a possible 4" lift.

http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=88&t=80837

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 Post subject: Re: lift kits
PostPosted: Fri Jan 23, 2015 12:27 pm 
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Skyjacker rear springs arnt bad at all. Their front are pretty saggy.

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Ok thanks.


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 Post subject: Re: lift kits
PostPosted: Fri Jan 23, 2015 6:25 pm 
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jimmyc751 wrote:
ok quick question so say i got an skyjacker kit for my kk, which is around 2.5" would it be possible to say add on top of that a 2" spacer lift to get 4.5"? I'm new to this whole ifs suspension thing.

Thanks
Jim


As mentioned Skyjacker springs are weak, both front and rear are same as stock ( fronts 310 lb)
Also if you ever want to replace the front shocks you can only use Skyjacker
4.5 inches :lol: No way , stick with 3-3.5 at most
Even at 3.5 inches you'll need to upgrade to the JeepinByAl upper control arms
So figure those into your budget
3-3.5 inches you can run 245-75-16s which is the biggest you want to run anyways without regearing

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PostPosted: Fri Jan 23, 2015 8:14 pm 
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Tom, whats the rate for the factory rear springs?

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