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Old Nov 19, 2010 | 02:32 PM
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I've got my 5" suspension lift havent installed it yet. am i going to need new drivelines with this lift?
 
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Old Nov 19, 2010 | 02:41 PM
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Supposedly you don't.
 
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Old Nov 19, 2010 | 02:44 PM
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lol thats what i thought but i need more than a supposedly because if i dont then my lift will be on next week. if not its gonna be awhile.
 
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and how do i put a picture of my truck in with my replies lol havent figured that out yet
 
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Old Nov 19, 2010 | 03:48 PM
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Upload a pic of your truck that you want to use, (beware of size limitations.....) to someplace like photobucket, or imageshack. Then copy the image link and paste that into your "Sig" portion, in your user control panel on this site.....

Your best bet would be to call the company that you want to purchase your lift from, and ask them. They would be able to tell you with 100% accuracy whether you need longer driveshafts or not.
 
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Old Nov 19, 2010 | 03:50 PM
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mine didnt need shafts, actually looks like it could go quite a bit higher before needing dirve shaft work
 
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http://www.roughcountry.com/dodge_4wd_94-01_5.html

this is the lift i purchased. is there anything in adittion to the kits contents that i may need. contents are listed in the instruction manual.
 
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Old Nov 19, 2010 | 06:52 PM
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They should list what you will need but, no, you do not need new drivelines for a 5" lift. You do need new arms though.
 
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Old Nov 19, 2010 | 06:55 PM
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Comes with control arms, and four inch blocks for the rear.... along with assorted drop brackets. Looks fairly complete.

One thing I would certainly consider though... Is longer brake lines. You do NOT want to use your brakes lines as limiting straps. Very bad plan.
 
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Old Nov 19, 2010 | 09:37 PM
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you dont need to do anything to your drivelines until you lift it more than 10 inches but when you get up to 8 inches you will need to get a transfercase index ring and transfercase saver
 
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