Questions on a BJ's offroad 6 in lift kit

[jlewis]

When I install a6in lift will I need to buy anything else or is the lift package complete to make a successful lift. Will my stock drive shaft or Steering need to be extended?

[AMX factor]

I didn't have to adjust driveshaft or steering when I did mine. You will have to put new u-joints in it as the driveshafts will be operating at different angles. The kit has everything you need, unless you order it without shocks. I was very satisfied with the 6" kit I had. When I build another FSJ I'll buy another.

[jlewis]

how do you know what U-bolt to get? do you have a part number or info on the one you got?

[Ghinmi]

Mine came with u-bolts.

[shackwrrr]

he meant u joint. howd he change ujoints to get more angle.

[nsanebiker]

Just get the replacement U-Joints from NAPA/Autozone/Parts+ etc..

[billyrb]

our full kits include the u-bolts. If you order springs separately and u-bolts separately, we'll determine the right size u-bolts based on the year / model rig you have.

[jlewis]

I am a freaking dumb$$$. I meant U-joint.

[billyrb]

ah, agreed

U-joints can be standard Spicer replacements from any Napa auto parts store. Stock is 1310 series.

[kennyh]

Why wouldn't original u-joints be fine? Yeah, if they're almost shot they'll go away quickly, but if they're not new but intact they'll have some more good miles on 'em. I'd just buy a set and have 'em in the toolbox. They oughta be in there anyway.

[billyrb]

you don't have to replace them when you install our lifts (as in, it isn't required).

[FSJ-Earl]

I didn't have to adjust driveshaft or steering when I did mine. You will have to put new u-joints in it as the driveshafts will be operating at different angles. The kit has everything you need, unless you order it without shocks. I was very satisfied with the 6" kit I had. When I build another FSJ I'll buy another.

Why would you need to replace the u-joints unless they are worn out? They will wear slighly faster due to the increased angle, but they don't need replaced as part of the lift.