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Unread 01-06-2006, 07:44 AM   #1
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2" to 4" what do I need

So I tried the search feature and I just couldn't get the right words in. So here goes.

If I go from a 2" BB, can I just get 2 new OME 2" longer front springs, and do a F>R swap and gain another 2" of spring lift, and have my 2" BB lift. Is there anything else that needs to be done to go up to 4" of lift? I'm getting things like lower the Tcase, track bars, control arms, brake lines. I'd just like the down and dirty, and why I need to do any other mods when going from 2" to 4" of lift.

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Unread 01-06-2006, 07:59 AM   #2
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You can't do a front to rear swap on a WJ the springs are different diameter.No TC drop is required nor brake lines.Not track bars but trackbar for the front only,adjustable one ofcourse.Going from 2" to 4" does get a bit pricey but well worth it.You may have to get a custom front driveshaft if you have the boot style one up front.That is very important and could be dangerous if you have the wrong style because it will bust at any time at that height.It could bust in one day or 4 months but it will bust anywhere,you don't have to be wheeling for it to bust.
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Unread 01-06-2006, 08:09 AM   #3
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No need to lower the tcase.

Adjustable track bar, springs, control arms, rear A-arm spacer are the things that come to mind. Not sure if you need longer brake lines at 4" or not
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Unread 01-06-2006, 08:13 AM   #4
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Not sure if you need longer brake lines at 4" or not
You can go upto 6" with the stock brake lines.So no need for brake lines at 4".
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Unread 01-06-2006, 08:24 AM   #5
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So since that is over my head in technical terms of getting a new driveshaft, Adjustable track bar, springs, control arms, rear A-arm spacer. The only thing familiar with that is the springs for me. I thought if I couldn't do a F>R sway then I could just get 4 new OME 2" springs, and still use my BB, but if I have to do all that other stuff.. its going to stay at 2" =( =(
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Unread 01-06-2006, 08:28 AM   #6
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its going to stay at 2" =( =(
You say that now but once that jeep bug it's you harder you will change your mind and jump up to 4".
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Can do a little at a time, buy the track bar and install it. Can ptu the A-arm spacer on with just the 2" BB (my local 4x4 shop does that for all 2" installs on WJ's ), and if you opt for adjustable control arms can do that before you finally put on longer springs....
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Unread 01-06-2006, 12:52 PM   #8
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I've got the same setup your talking about, I went through Nick (kolak@aol.com) he will piece it together for you based on what you have. Best thing I've done for my WJ yet, you will not regret it.

Basically you don't have to have control arms yet, I'm still running stock ones for now and I wheel mine. Here's a list of when Nick told me I would need to wheel it safely:

- Shocks - DT3000's will run you about $150, Bilsteins about $300
- OME Springs (keeping the BB)
- Rear A-Arm spacer
- JKS Quick Disco's (I already had these)
- JKS Adj Trackbar
- OME Steering Stabilizer w/ WJ mounting kit (already had this too)
- Extended rear swaybar endlinks
- Extended Bumpstops (Front and Rear)

Optional add-on's later for better ride and less body roll:

- Rear 1" Addco Swaybar
- Front and Rear Upper and Lower Control Arms

Like Arlo said, you can buy most of it piece by piece and add certain things to what you already have and then get the big stuff when you have the cash.
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Unread 01-06-2006, 03:01 PM   #9
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Ramon, and I have almost exact set up mine rides great as well.
4.5"springs not 2.5 springs + 2"BB i had, Hecthethorn shocks, extended bumpstops for 2", custom drive shaft, rear end links, front Teraflex quick disco, JKS adj trac bar, stock control arms.

Hope it helps
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