High lift
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69jeepcj
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you would have to check lift height laws in your state. Just remember, jeeps are short wheel base and the higher you go the less stable it will be on or off road. For a daily driver I personally wouldn't go beyond 6" or so, with 35" or 36" tires. Depending on what model jeep you have, once you add that large of a tire you have to make sure your axles can handle the added weight and leverage the new tires will put on them. I would recommend a 4" lift with 33" tires
Bounty__Hunter
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Pretty vague question. Would help to know which year and model Jeep you're asking about as they vary greatly.
You've likely got a dana 30 in the front (a good axle), and a Dana 35 in the rear (a bad axle). This is more of an opinion than concrete rule, but I'd suggest staying under 33 inch tires and don't install a locker in the Dana 35 if you plan on wheeling it. If you want to go bigger, or put a locker in, then common swaps are a Dana 44 from a Rubicon TJ (easiest), or a Ford 8.8 from an explorer.
Whatever you swap in, you'll likely need to add a slip yoke eliminator to the rear transfer case / driveshaft if you plan on lifting 4 inches or more.
The Dana 35 has axle shafts that are held in with clips. If the axle breaks you end up with this:
Whatever you swap in, you'll likely need to add a slip yoke eliminator to the rear transfer case / driveshaft if you plan on lifting 4 inches or more.
The Dana 35 has axle shafts that are held in with clips. If the axle breaks you end up with this:
Bounty__Hunter
Super Moderator
A good route to go for a better rear axle: Complete Ford 8.8" Rear Axle Assembly Jeep TJ Ready to Bolt In Axle Swap
