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Offline jeff12

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« on: January 16, 2012, 12:36:12 PM »
Would you guys before the both on 5 inch kit from calmini or the bolt on 6 inch lift kit from rocky road? I am just learning and want to lift it first. Would I have to put different gears in my transfer case as well with this kind of lift. Thanks

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Offline 02CalTaco

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Re: lift kit
« Reply #1 on: January 16, 2012, 04:48:43 PM »
I can't give an opinion on the lifts but re-gearing has nothing to do with the lift, its something to consider with larger tires though. Im sure you'll be adding larger tires if you lift it 5-6".

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Offline jeff12

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« Reply #2 on: January 16, 2012, 04:52:16 PM »
Yeah I was thinking 31 inch tires.

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Re: lift kit
« Reply #3 on: January 16, 2012, 05:19:19 PM »
With 31" tires I would look at a 4.8:1 transfer-case.  That should put you right back to stock gearing.  If you just want to lift, both sell quality hardware.  I like the Sky Manufacturing Stage 2 SPOA lift myself as the best bang for your buck, but it does require welding.

What do you plan on using the Samurai for?
96 Geo Tracker, x-SJ-410,  x-White Rabbit, x-Project Trouble
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Offline jeff12

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« Reply #4 on: January 17, 2012, 12:08:54 PM »
my plan is just to use it for messing around in. No rock climbing and stuff like that. 

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Offline Drone637

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« Reply #5 on: January 17, 2012, 04:49:35 PM »
A 2" OME lift and 30" tires with a 4:1 t-case kit might be just what you need then.  Great for adventure style wheeling, looks good and isn't quite as aggressive as the 5-6" lifts.  Supposed to be a nice upgrade from the stock ride as well.
96 Geo Tracker, x-SJ-410,  x-White Rabbit, x-Project Trouble
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Offline jga154

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Re: lift kit
« Reply #6 on: January 19, 2012, 09:31:23 AM »
A 2" OME lift and 30" tires with a 4:1 t-case kit might be just what you need then.  Great for adventure style wheeling, looks good and isn't quite as aggressive as the 5-6" lifts.  Supposed to be a nice upgrade from the stock ride as well.

This is the lift I went with for "just messing around" except I have 4.9:1 tc and 1" over stock shackles. It is fine even for some rock crawling and the ride is definitely better than stock.
86 Samurai Tin top, OME Springs, Bonz shackles, 30x9.50, 4.9:1 TC, rear Lockright locker, Rocky Road Outfitters DIY front bumper