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Not necessarily. I modified and reinforced the OEM crossmember and only lost .25" of ground clearance:


This is true, but I was talking about the particular Darlington's kit.

Your vehicle is a Trooper - it has better stock front cross-member from the start (with a nice recession in the middle).

Oleg
Axiom 4WD 2004: OME shocks, 32" BFG Mudders, RockSliderz, OME929+2" spacers, Stinkyfab bent RE rear links, front ARB locker, rear No-Slip locker, DOR front axle lowering kit, custom middle section skid plate, IronMan torsion bars.
Deceased Rodeo'02 4WD.