Lift and Front driveshaft.

[Saltemom]

I have a 2018 jeep wrangler jlu, which I absolutely love! Anyway, getting ready to out 3.5 inch lift and run 35s. I keep reading about tge front drive shafting having to be replaced with any lift greater than 3”. It is my everday vehicle however to drive it on the beach. So does it still need to be replaced and do I need suspension lift with drop arm? Also, what do i do to adjust speedometer afterwards looks like it cost 600.00 for gadget to do. Help thanks

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[Saltemom]

I have a 2018 jeep wrangler jlu, which I absolutely love! Anyway, getting ready to out 3.5 inch lift and run 35s. I keep reading about tge front drive shafting having to be replaced with any lift greater than 3”. It is my everday vehicle however to drive it on the beach. So does it still need to be replaced and do I need suspension lift with drop arm? Also, what do i do to adjust speedometer afterwards looks like it cost 600.00 for gadget to do. Help thanks

One more question are rough country lifts decent. Couple of people I have talked to said they just have great advertising. Thoughts?

 

[SilverSurfer]

What 3.5" lift are you going to install? It would help to see what all is included in the lift kit.

 

[Arterius2]

I have a 2018 jeep wrangler jlu, which I absolutely love! Anyway, getting ready to out 3.5 inch lift and run 35s. I keep reading about tge front drive shafting having to be replaced with any lift greater than 3”. It is my everday vehicle however to drive it on the beach. So does it still need to be replaced and do I need suspension lift with drop arm? Also, what do i do to adjust speedometer afterwards looks like it cost 600.00 for gadget to do. Help thanks

You can get away installing a 2.5" lift and run 35s juts fine.

Here is mine (Sahara) on a 2" lift and skinny 35s on stock wheels.

 

[Saltemom]

What 3.5" lift are you going to install? It would help to see what all is included in the lift kit.

 

[Saltemom]

 

[Saltemom]

Im trying to figure which lift tgere are so many!

 

[Saltemom]

You can get away installing a 2.5" lift and run 35s juts fine.

Here is mine on a 2" lift and skinny 35s on stock wheels.

Wow that looks awesome!! How wide are your tires im getting 12.5 they won’t fit on my stock rims

 

[Arterius2]

Wow that looks awesome!! How wide are your tires im getting 12.5 they won’t fit on my stock rims

11.2 according to spec. They are 285/75R18 Duratracs.

 

[Saltemom]

11.2 according to spec. They are 285/75R18 Duratracs.

Than you!!

 

[rohdawg]

@Saltemom
I have a 2018 JL Sport also. I run a 2.5” Teraflex lift and 35” BFG KM3s. I’ve been running that set up for the three years I’ve owned it. There’s no need to throw another inch into your build unless you feel you need it for some reason.
You are correct though. It’s highly recommended to upgrade your driveshaft if you go 3.5 or higher.

 

[Saltemom]

@Saltemom
I have a 2018 JL Sport also. I run a 2.5” Teraflex lift and 35” BFG KM3s. I’ve been running that set up for the three years I’ve owned it. There’s no need to throw another inch into your build unless you feel you need it for some reason.
You are correct though. It’s highly recommended to upgrade your driveshaft if you go 3.5 or higher.

Thank you so much!! I appreciate any feedback!

 

[SilverSurfer]

Those two 3.5" lifts you posted are not complete. For a 3.5" lift you need adjustable front and rear track bars. The drive shaft would have to be changed from 3.5" lift and higher.

Rather go with a 2.5" lift and 35" tyres.

 

[Saltemom]

Those two 3.5" lifts you posted are not complete. For a 3.5" lift you need adjustable front and rear track bars. The drive shaft would have to be changed from 3.5" lift and higher.

Rather go with a 2.5" lift and 35" tyres.

Thanks so much!

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