4.5" vs. 6" lift for 98 xj

jeepunit · Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 6:40 pm Post subject: 4.5" vs. 6" lift for 98 xj

i was wondering if anyone has experience with 6 inch lifts that could tell me if i could get away with putting a rusty's 6" without sye and driveshaft for a barebones stalk 98 4.0 xj. im not sure if 4.5" would satisfy me, but it does seem to be the cheaper route. or do i need a sye and driveshaft for 4.5 anyway?

ThePhantum · Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 7:01 pm Post subject:

At 6" you will ned an SYE. At 4.5" you might be able to get away with a tcase drop and axle shims, but you will severely reduce the life of your ujoints.

jeepunit · Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 7:09 pm Post subject:

and my stock driveshaft should be alright with an sye?

berk9 · Member Joined: 16 Apr 2007 Location: Waynesboro VA

i had 6" lift in the rear of my jeep with a t-case drop and no shims and had no drive line problems at all. it all depends on you and your jeep cus all jeeps are different, and so are the leaf packs.
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1fox2go · Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 10:42 am Post subject:

True, I had 4.5 and needed the tcase drop
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whlstnd · Member Joined: 08 Feb 2007 Location: spfld,il

im running 6.5" of lift with a tc drop and a 6* shim with no vibes or problems at all.
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