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Originally posted by Ace!
putting a 3/16" - 1/4" flat sheet of metal against the frame rails as a belly up will be much different than the current aftermarket ones that are 1" to 1.5" lower than the frame?
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You answer your own question, the difference is between 1 and 1.5 inches higher.
You're next question is does that 1.5 inches (or 1 inch) require different axles?
Answer by thinking it through:
You can lift a jeep to a 3 inch lift w/sye stock axles.
You can lift a jeep to 6 inches w/sye stock axles.
(You can lift a jeep to 8 inches w/sye stock axles (though, likely tire size would indicate your bumping up axles) )
You know this already... common knowledge..
So, between the two is a 2 inch difference at the cross member. So, if you went from your 4 inch lift to a 6 inch lift, perhaps you're only worry would be drive shaft length?
But, stock axles would work.
Now, if you were to lift the cross member up two inches. It'd be the same. Just think it through.
Anyway, what metal are you going to use in going flat? Have you looked into Blaine's mod with the permanent cross member for the tranny? Those are things you'd want to consider. Axles are probable the least of your concerns.