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Author Topic: How much can you lift a CJ before you have to do driveshaft mods?  (Read 341 times)
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DavidWymore
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« on: November 12, 2008, 12:34:40 PM »
It's been years since I messed with CJs. I had 4" on my '7 but I don't remember what all I had to do.
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« Reply #1 on: November 12, 2008, 01:59:28 PM »
David on the 7 that I had with a 4" lift no mod was required
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« Reply #2 on: November 12, 2008, 02:46:31 PM »
Thx dood.  ~rockon
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« Reply #3 on: November 12, 2008, 06:15:57 PM »
 David, my CJ5 has 4in lift and no mods to the shaft.  I've only broken two rear ujoint in my time.  A CJ7 would be even better.  You'll need some degree shims to help aim the diff up higher.  Most people put a transfercase drops on them to lower the case and lessen the angle.  I used to, but wanted the clearance back and haven't had many issues.   I carry a spare shaft and ujoint just in case thou ~innocent 
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