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Old 12-10-2013 | 04:26 PM
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Do any of u have this lift and how does it preform on and off road and what tire size are u guys able to run I found a great deal on there 2" coil lift with fox socks. Locally just wanted opinions on the lift.
Old 12-10-2013 | 05:21 PM
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I had their 3inch on my Sahara and I loved it. No issues and rides nice and performed well for me!
Old 12-10-2013 | 07:37 PM
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Yeah I wanna fit 35 but don't know if 2" will be enough for this is on a jku also did u keep good up and down travel
Old 12-10-2013 | 08:04 PM
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https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/spon...hipped-257702/

I ordered this from Dan and 35" tires go well with it. I also ordered an adjustable front track bar.
Old 12-11-2013 | 04:16 PM
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Well I am between this lift which is pretty high quality for about 600 bucks worth of trading of guns amo and a 4" rough country which I know should fit 35 what are some opinions on these to specific kits compared to one another
Old 12-11-2013 | 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Lschumaker11
Well I am between this lift which is pretty high quality for about 600 bucks worth of trading of guns amo and a 4" rough country which I know should fit 35 what are some opinions on these to specific kits compared to one another
rough country is junk I'd stay away from them
Old 12-11-2013 | 04:48 PM
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have u personally had issues with them what lift are u running and have u heard much about bds
Old 12-11-2013 | 04:56 PM
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I've got a 2" on a TJ and the ride is a bit bouncy- even with the 5100 shocks (rumored to be stiff). The coils are a single rate coil and do not respond well to weight. All on a TJ and their spring rate is surely different than the JK.

A word of warning....the Pro Comp 2" coils I initially ordered for the jeep netted ZERO lift on it- even with the jeep having 150k miles. I would stay away from them.

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Old 12-12-2013 | 04:45 AM
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Rough country serves a purpose, its an inexpensive way to get some lift and clear those bigger tires. There are a ton of people who run it and have zero issues. They have excellent customer service and a fantastic warranty. The nice thing about it is you can upgrade certain components as you see fit. For the money its a good fit. Lots of people on here are on a budget while lots aren't so their obvious response is teraflex, rockkrawler or metalcloak. They are by far the better quality lifts but at the end of the day if you are looking for something that is budget friendly these lifts don't usually fall into that category. I chose BDS for my Sahara Unlimited and was more than happy with it. I now run a 2.5" Rubicon Express with Fox Shocks and I have zero complaints. Sure its not the best quality but it has served its purpose without ever failing me and it rides nice on the highway where most jeeps spend 90% of their life. Talk to a couple shops and see what they reccomend. You can always upgrade components as you go.
Old 12-12-2013 | 08:01 AM
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Buying a lift based on price or all the "killer deals" everybody seems to be able to get is a poor route to go. Knowing what you actually need for what you will be doing will go a long way in helping you to make your purchase decision.
I am not sure where you get the impression that BDS is a high quality kit but I would put it in the same category of the Rough Country, Pro Comp, Rubicon Express, and the other cheap lifts that take shortcuts to keep the price point down.


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