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    serious question about 6" lift

    Ok well, I found some people that can help me swap in a solid front axle on my XK I know the computer might be an issue but I don't think the computer can tell the diff between a IFS and a solid axle especially since it will be locked. My question is how hard or is it even possible to get at least a 6" lift with the IFS. Will I have to get custom control arms or what. I know the issue is keeping the CV angle as stock as possible to not cause damage and wear it out every 3k miles. I've been real impressed with the XK and wish to hit harder obstacles. Also need to get wider tires and have them push out beyond the fender wells as well since I landed on that tree last weekend. Obviously this will be a mod for much later on down the road but I like to research things well in advance. I just need to figure out if I should just start on the solid axle idea or what. Oh the goal would be at least 35" tires not even sure if a 6" will be enough to get 35's. Well I have thick skin so lets here some opinions and experience let it fly thanks,

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    How would you even mount a solid axle ? I guess there would be a LOT of fabrication to be done.
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    Quote Originally Posted by NeilSmith View Post
    How would you even mount a solid axle ? I guess there would be a LOT of fabrication to be done.
    I really have no idea to be honest with you. I know very little about suspension and axles. I would just have to trust this dude I guess if thats the route I end up going in.

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    Hey Sal, have you chatted with txbajacommander from the 'other' forum (he might be on this forum too, not sure)? I think he has a 6" lift and claims no problems. Might give you some insight.
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    Quote Originally Posted by strokeZ View Post
    Hey Sal, have you chatted with txbajacommander from the 'other' forum (he might be on this forum too, not sure)? I think he has a 6" lift and claims no problems. Might give you some insight.
    The problem is his XK is only 2 wheel drive. So 6" on the rear is no big deal and on the front with out having to consider CV axle angles and stuff like that is why he can get away with it and have no issues.

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    ahhhhh gotcha. that does make a huge difference.
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