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Old Sep 29, 2012 | 05:26 AM
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when to extend driveshafts

how much suspension lift can i do without having to extend my driveshafts on my 84 toyota pickup??? just something im considering on this build....
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Old Sep 29, 2012 | 06:09 AM
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i put a 4" lift on my 89 with no issues it all depends on how long your slip yoke is
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Old Sep 29, 2012 | 12:09 PM
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gotcha, i'm looking at doin 5" inch skyjacker with 6" TG shackles for a total of about 6.5" of lift but not sure i can do that much with out extending my driveshafts......
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Old Sep 29, 2012 | 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by RUSHTOY2
gotcha, i'm looking at doin 5" inch skyjacker with 6" TG shackles for a total of about 6.5" of lift but not sure i can do that much with out extending my driveshafts......
Won't work without extending driveshafts for sure. Even my 4" lift is really pushing the limits and I expect it to fall out any minute now.

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front shaft almost maxed out:
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rear shaft extended alot too :
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probably gonna go buy some driveshaft spacers from 4crawler later
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Old Sep 29, 2012 | 03:37 PM
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ok, that helps alot. thanks
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