2wd vs 4wd lifts

[1800AskMatt]

I HAVE USED THE SEARCH BUTTON !!!


Now that I got that out of the way...

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Will the body and suspension lifts I have been reading about on here work for my 2wd also?




Thanks in advance!!

 

[Ron Helmuth]

what have you been reading?

Body lift-makes no difference if 2 wheel drive or 4 wheel drive

suspension lift is a spring replacement so again no difference.

Shocks may be valved slightly differently for a 2wd, but no real difference there either.

We can't really reference to what you have been reading as you are not telling us the sources....

 

[kellogg]

Its mostly the same, just don't get one that includes a diff drop kit because I believe that is used to level out the angle of the drive shaft to cause less strain on the front CV joints. Since we don't have front CV joints its obsolete

 

[Clemsonfan15]

Its mostly the same, just don't get one that includes a diff drop kit because I believe that is used to level out the angle of the drive shaft to cause less strain on the front CV joints. Since we don't have front CV joints its obsolete

I think he would want the diff drop kit if he is considering anything around the 2.5"-3" range.

 

[01t4rnr]

I think he would want the diff drop kit if he is considering anything around the 2.5"-3" range.

the guy asking has a 2wd , you dont need the diff drop

 

[trd_4runnin]

the guy asking has a 2wd , you dont need the diff drop

Right. No CV shafts to worry about on the 2wd. Lift that sucker to the moon!

 

[1800AskMatt]

Thank you for all the info...


My local 4wd shop wont even talk long with anyone with a 2wd.

I was concerned with the diff drop was for the rear to change any pinion angle but, thought a 2-3" suspension lift was not drastic enough to require this.

I also heard that I should strap the steering wheel down good to make sure the airbag doesn't go off?

Anyone heard this?

So let me put my ideal wishes out there for comment...

3" body lift and 3/2 suspension.


Any BIG problems with this?

I appreciate every comment I have received so far and look forward to the new comments coming soon.

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[Ron Helmuth]

3" body lift on an automatic?

Thank you for all the info...


My local 4wd shop wont even talk long with anyone with a 2wd.

I was concerned with the diff drop was for the rear to change any pinion angle but, thought a 2-3" suspension lift was not drastic enough to require this.

I also heard that I should strap the steering wheel down good to make sure the airbag doesn't go off?

Anyone heard this?

So let me put my ideal wishes out there for comment...

3" body lift and 3/2 suspension.


Any BIG problems with this?

I appreciate every comment I have received so far and look forward to the new comments coming soon.

diff drop is only for the front diff on a 4wd so you will not need it as stated above-"lift to the moon"

3" body lift-is complicated on an automatic.

read up on 4crawlers web site-that is Roger Brown.

Never heard this steering wheell thing-you mean tie it down while the lift is being installed.

By 3/2 you mean inches fron then rear- or cornfed spacer lift?

I would tell you to avoid spacers altogether but you have a 2wd so it is not going to be on the trails I gather....some folks say the ride gets real stiff and deterioration of the springs ride follows.