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ZUKIWORLD Model Specific Suzuki Forum => Suzuki Samurai (All SJ Platform) 1981-1998 => Topic started by: jeff12 on January 16, 2012, 12:36:12 PM
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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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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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Yeah I was thinking 31 inch tires.
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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?
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my plan is just to use it for messing around in. No rock climbing and stuff like that.
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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.
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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.