3.5" lift CV joint experiences

[Tac747]

I am curious if anyone that has used the 3.5" lifts (RC or ready lift) has had any problems with the CV joints as the angles with the 3.5" lift look a little borderline to me. I do not claim to be any kind of expert. Just curious if anyone who has had them on their vehicle for a while and goes off road has had any CV joint problems.

 

[DSOOBY]

No issues with mine, I believe I was the first to have the lift put on their truck period (pre-ordered Readylift and put it on the same day I received the kit) so probably have the most miles on the system. The CV angles are fine, the diff and it's angles were designed in a way to accommodate an air ride truck w/ ORP set at offroad 2, which is pretty damn high to begin wit, so there is definitely enough slack for the extra bit of lift that you get out of the 3.5. I've experienced no binding, popping or any boot tears in the 8k miles it's been on, on and off road.

 

[Tac747]

No issues with mine, I believe I was the first to have the lift put on their truck period (pre-ordered Readylift and put it on the same day I received the kit) so probably have the most miles on the system. The CV angles are fine, the diff and it's angles were designed in a way to accommodate an air ride truck w/ ORP set at offroad 2, which is pretty **** high to begin wit, so there is definitely enough slack for the extra bit of lift that you get out of the 3.5. I've experienced no binding, popping or any boot tears in the 8k miles it's been on, on and off road.

DSOOBY, Thank you for the information.

 

[Awd1990tsi]

I only have about 1000 miles with the lift on, but I've had no problems either. Honestly while installing everything it all went together pretty easily, so it doesn't feel much like anything is at an extreme of travel.

 

[19llhpb]

Over 12,000 miles on a RC 3 1/2” lift and no problems. No major off-roading, just some occasional flatland pasture and field driving.

 

[1776]

No issues with mine, I believe I was the first to have the lift put on their truck period (pre-ordered Readylift and put it on the same day I received the kit) so probably have the most miles on the system. The CV angles are fine, the diff and it's angles were designed in a way to accommodate an air ride truck w/ ORP set at offroad 2, which is pretty **** high to begin wit, so there is definitely enough slack for the extra bit of lift that you get out of the 3.5. I've experienced no binding, popping or any boot tears in the 8k miles it's been on, on and off road.

Hey DSOOBY did you have it installed or do it yourself? I love the look of the 3.5" but the few places I've called they don't use RL or haven't installed them before.

 

[Twowheel805]

No issues on mine either. Installed a 3.5 RC with UCA’s and 35’s and the CV angles are good to go.

 

[1776]

No issues on mine either. Installed a 3.5 RC with UCA’s and 35’s and the CV angles are good to go.

Do you have it on a 4x4 or 2wd?

 

[DSOOBY]

Hey DSOOBY did you have it installed or do it yourself? I love the look of the 3.5" but the few places I've called they don't use RL or haven't installed them before.

I had it installed, it should be more or less the same as the rough country lift, just better quality IMO. Order the lift take it to any suspension or offroad shop and the should be able to put it on for you. There is nothing out of the ordinary about the kit and the instructions are pretty good.

 

[SColang22]

I am curious if anyone that has used the 3.5" lifts (RC or ready lift) has had any problems with the CV joints as the angles with the 3.5" lift look a little borderline to me. I do not claim to be any kind of expert. Just curious if anyone who has had them on their vehicle for a while and goes off road has had any CV joint problems.

I have the RC 3.5 and i am going with a BDS. Took it hard offroading this weekend and they are going to wear out on me quick. Angles arnt terrible but they aint great for my purposes. I'm going with a 4" BDS when they are released

 

[Twowheel805]

Do you have it on a 4x4 or 2wd?

4X4. Picture is in my avatar. With the exception of a bit of triming to the wheel wells, everything sits pretty perfect.

 

[BiGJZ74]

No issues with mine, I believe I was the first to have the lift put on their truck period (pre-ordered Readylift and put it on the same day I received the kit) so probably have the most miles on the system. The CV angles are fine, the diff and it's angles were designed in a way to accommodate an air ride truck w/ ORP set at offroad 2, which is pretty **** high to begin wit, so there is definitely enough slack for the extra bit of lift that you get out of the 3.5. I've experienced no binding, popping or any boot tears in the 8k miles it's been on, on and off road.

Any chance you could post some pics of ur front suspension angles?

 

[StansRebel]

No issues with mine, I believe I was the first to have the lift put on their truck period (pre-ordered Readylift and put it on the same day I received the kit) so probably have the most miles on the system. The CV angles are fine, the diff and it's angles were designed in a way to accommodate an air ride truck w/ ORP set at offroad 2, which is pretty damn high to begin wit, so there is definitely enough slack for the extra bit of lift that you get out of the 3.5. I've experienced no binding, popping or any boot tears in the 8k miles it's been on, on and off road.

 

[StansRebel]

Mine seem very steep

 

[SColang22]

Mine seem very steep

yea that is not ideal. What lift do you have?

 

[DSOOBY]

Mine seem very steep

You have a Rebel, you already have an extra inch of lift because of the longer Bilstein shocks... You effectively have 4.5 inches of lift without a diff drop, of course your angles are going to be steep. Stock Setup plus 3.5 is well within the safe range, but if I were you, I would look into getting a different lift (one with a diff drop and new knuckles).

 

[DSOOBY]

Mine seem very steep

Here’s mine for reference. If you don’t want to do a full lift, I would suggest leveling by removing the spacer that’s inside the strut, only using the top spacer and remove the rear spacer.

 

[StansRebel]

yea that is not ideal. What lift do you have?

Readylift 3.5 sst

 

[SColang22]

Readylift 3.5 sst

You need to go with something like a BDS Lift that comes with new crossmembers. You are putting a lot of strain on those joints

 

[ksn240]

Mine seem very steep

Max I would run on a Rebel is a 2-2.5" top hat up front. You already have an extra inch just on the stock suspension.