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14/56 to 18/59 and 35s?

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Old 04-26-2015 | 03:21 AM
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There is a thread with a lot of good information stuck right to the top of this modified area. Have you opened it lately?
Thanks to your comment I finally noticed the "stickies" tab (I'm using the android app) and now I've opened it.
Old 04-26-2015 | 06:50 AM
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I just installed the Evo leveling kit this weekend. Gained 2.75" in the front and 1.5" in the rear. Pretty impressed with the way the Jeep looks and handles now, for the cost of the kit it was well worth it. It uses the stock shocks so no need to worry about the driveshaft hitting the exhaust or extending the brake lines at full drop. It's nice to have to "climb" into the Jeep now.

Old 04-26-2015 | 06:51 AM
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P1TBU11,

I went from 14/55 to 18/59's with TF leveling kit. I added 1.5" Spider spacers and running 255/75/17's. Looking at 35's maybe 34's. Tf leveling kit states you can run 34" tire with spacers with that kit alone. 35's will not be true 35's. I run logging and service roads and installed those springs, Rubi shocks and complete TF kit. Have been running for thousands of miles and no problem. Now if you "hard wheel" I can see adding bumpstops, longer brakelines, And possible DS down the road.

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Old 04-26-2015 | 06:56 AM
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Old 04-26-2015 | 06:57 AM
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Originally Posted by anviljk
I just installed the Evo leveling kit this weekend. Gained 2.75" in the front and 1.5" in the rear. Pretty impressed with the way the Jeep looks and handles now, for the cost of the kit it was well worth it. It uses the stock shocks so no need to worry about the driveshaft hitting the exhaust or extending the brake lines at full drop. It's nice to have to "climb" into the Jeep now.

Looks good.
Old 04-26-2015 | 07:25 AM
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I have some new 18/59 coils and shocks off my 4dr Rubicon if anybody wants them.
Old 04-26-2015 | 11:42 AM
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2 years ago I swapped out the factory coils on my 2007 JK (14/54s IIRC) with Rubicon JKU 18/59s. I did get some lift, maybe an inch overall, with that but I also added a 2" BB on top of that. I have lots of room under the fender wells for 35's (currently wearing out 285s) which I plan on installing soon.

Measurements form the floor to the bottom of my fender flares are: front 38.5", rear 39.5".

As I said, plenty of room for either 315s or 35s.
Old 04-26-2015 | 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by P1TBU11
T (I'm using the android app) and now I've opened it.
Yeah, I keep forgetting that it's different with the apps and you have to actually look for it. I'm one of the old school people who uses a computer...
Old 04-26-2015 | 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by dan3jeeps
2 years ago I swapped out the factory coils on my 2007 JK (14/54s IIRC) with Rubicon JKU 18/59s. I did get some lift, maybe an inch overall, with that but I also added a 2" BB on top of that. I have lots of room under the fender wells for 35's (currently wearing out 285s) which I plan on installing soon. Measurements form the floor to the bottom of my fender flares are: front 38.5", rear 39.5". As I said, plenty of room for either 315s or 35s.
Keep in mind that you will need to add bump stop or flat fenders so at flex you have tire/fender clearance. If you're on stock shocks you will have very little down travel at three inches of lift.
Old 04-26-2015 | 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Ncb
Keep in mind that you will need to add bump stop or flat fenders so at flex you have tire/fender clearance. If you're on stock shocks you will have very little down travel at three inches of lift.
Check. Bump stop extensions and shock extensions in place.


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