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2.5" lift and stock tires

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Old 05-08-2012, 11:13 AM
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2.5" Coil Lift with 5100 Bilstein Shocks and stock Rubicon Tires and Wheels

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Old 05-08-2012, 12:55 PM
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I put my tf 2.5 lift on thinking my wheels would be in soon and its been over four month now.


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Old 05-08-2012, 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Dee1seven
Im having the same dilemma, I want to go with the AEV 2.5" lift but can't swing the bigger tires just yet....so I had an idea of putting spacers on to bring the stock wheels/tires out a bit further past the fenders, just so the tires don't have that weird look that seems like they're tucked in too much after the lift is put on

I haven't done this yet, its just an idea for a quick fix
It does make it look better. I put mine on before the tires came in and it made a big difference. Didn't get any pictures though.
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Old 05-08-2012, 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by heyjunior
Nice looking JK. Did the AEV 2.5" lift take the rake out of the front end?
It did! It even leveled it out with all the weight of the bumper and winch.
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Old 05-08-2012, 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by holy_crap
Ditto. I also have the TF leveling kit installed for now.
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What Slider are you running? I like the way those look.
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Old 05-08-2012, 02:53 PM
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Here is my '11 with 2.5" with bushwhacked flats. Im not to crazy about the 33's. I wish I would've put 35's on it.
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Old 05-09-2012, 01:21 AM
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i don't think that is looks too bad. I'm going to get the lift and install it. I'll save for the tires instead of waiting and doing both at the same time. Thanks for the input and pictures. More pictures are always welcome.

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Thanks for all the pics and info, I wasn't too sure if it would look decent once I did it to my rig but I def have a clearer idea of what its gonna look like pretty soon !!
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Old 05-09-2012, 04:29 AM
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Originally Posted by heyjunior
i don't think that is looks too bad. I'm going to get the lift and install it. I'll save for the tires instead of waiting and doing both at the same time. Thanks for the input and pictures. More pictures are always welcome.

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Thanks for bringing this up and Good luck with yours, I won't be getting my lift till another month or so, would like to see some pics once you get installed.
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Old 05-09-2012, 05:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Steele2j
holy_crap,

What Slider are you running? I like the way those look.
These are the Smittybilt SRC Side Armor, My only problem with these was the fitment issues I had while installing them. I had to use a dremmel and a drill to widen a hole so that it would fit.

I would not recommend anything from SmittyBilt at this point, I have an issue with that company's lack of attention to quality, there are other rails that are around the same price point that fit perfectly like the ACE rails. However, if you have no problems with doing a little drilling and cutting on a brand new rail, then go ahead, once they are on they are great.
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