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Old 04-19-2014 | 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Septu
Regardless of whatever lift you get, spend a tad bit of money on it. Either get a cheap BB, or spend a bit and do it right the first time.
Amen to that

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Old 04-19-2014 | 06:14 PM
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https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/modi...ughts+lift+kit

I found the link above to be of help when I was trying to make up my mind on a lift some good info in it. I went with a Rubicon Express 2.5 coil lift with mono tube shocks and add sway bar disconnects. I am runnig BFG KM2 35's
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Old 04-19-2014 | 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by G3N3RAL
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/modi...ughts+lift+kit

I found the link above to be of help when I was trying to make up my mind on a lift some good info in it. I went with a Rubicon Express 2.5 coil lift with mono tube shocks and add sway bar disconnects. I am runnig BFG KM2 35's
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Looks like the perfect height for a 2 door

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Old 04-19-2014 | 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by JayswranglerX
Looks like the perfect height for a 2 door

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I agree anything more would be over kill. I almost went with a 3.5" kit but opted for the 2.5" instead. Plus I was able to get the clearance needed and still keep my center of gravity low. I will add flex arms at some point to finish out the suspension but for now it looks and handles better then I originally thought it would.
Old 04-19-2014 | 06:45 PM
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Aev 2.5 315/70's
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Old 04-19-2014 | 07:10 PM
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Old 04-19-2014 | 07:54 PM
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Unless you're just looking for something super cheap, I would stay away from Zone. I have a friend that has a 4'' zone and he doesn't like it. Said he wishes he did more homework before he bought it. I know someone else that has a BDS lift and it rides super harsh. Just some food for thought.

Personally I wouldn't buy either of those. I would go AEV far before I would ever consider a Zone or BDS. You'll probably be happier with an AEV. Of course, there are others I'd look at before an AEV too but that's only because of my personal preferences and what I want to set my build up for.
Old 04-20-2014 | 04:26 AM
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Originally Posted by clemsonkrawler
Its a great height for what I use it for. Its my wifes DD and family wheeler/camper. Its not too tall but it still can run trails like Fins N Things, Top of the World and Hells Revenge without any problems.



I dont like the correction brackets but lower adjustable arms really work well. I dont have anything but good things to say about the Synergy lower arms and Johnny Joints.
It is another good option and someday I might remove my brackets and put adjustable control arms and hope I wont loose in driveability.
Old 04-20-2014 | 04:31 AM
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Originally Posted by D3ADLY
Unless you're just looking for something super cheap, I would stay away from Zone. I have a friend that has a 4'' zone and he doesn't like it. Said he wishes he did more homework before he bought it. I know someone else that has a BDS lift and it rides super harsh. Just some food for thought.

Personally I wouldn't buy either of those. I would go AEV far before I would ever consider a Zone or BDS. You'll probably be happier with an AEV. Of course, there are others I'd look at before an AEV too but that's only because of my personal preferences and what I want to set my build up for.
I agree. Zone and BDS are really on the same level as rough country and Skyjacker or Procomp.
My mistake was also not building my Jeep according to what I use it for

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AEV 2.5 and 35x12.5x15 Drives like a dream!

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