Extending Rear Axle (Discussion)

[Arrie]

I understand what you mean but with the 4" superlitf we did not find that problem and as you see in this photo the flares where also modified.

[Doc in AZ]

I understand what you mean but with the 4" superlitf we did not find that problem and as you see in this photo the flares where also modified.

a 4" lift is not the same as a 4" stretch. higher is not the same as longer. i have a 5" lift. as you lift a vehicle with a solid axle it shortens the wheel base as the suspension moves away from the chassis. to correct the wheel base, drive line angles and caster/steering the arms must be lengthened. once all issues have been corrected you will find that when the suspension is fully compressed the wheel base increases necessitating trimming panels.

[07JeepXK]

I understand what you mean but with the 4" superlift, we did not find that problem and as you see in this photo the flares where also modified.

My intent is to fit 35 inch tires without rubbing once everything is finished. With just a 4 inch lift, you are limited to 33's. Thats why you dont have any problems with your setup because you are running the recommended tire size for that lift.

[07JeepXK]

Once I extend the wheel base on the XK, I'll still be 4.5 inches shorter then a 4 door JK. I think thats pretty reasonable. The 4 door JK's seem to do extremely well off road once lifted and have the ground clearance.