3 inch Spacer Advise?
03-31-2014, 03:22 PM
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3 inch Spacer Advise?
I currently have a 2.5in BB on my 09 JKU Sahara. The question is. Can I use my 2 inch Teraflex spacer left over from my leveling kit plus one more 1 inch spacer, will it be ok. That makes a 3 inch front lift instead of the 2.5. So it would now be lifted 3 in the front and 2 in the back. Should I expect any issues, drive shaft etc.?
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03-31-2014, 03:37 PM
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I'm confused. Your current BB is 2.5" front / 2" rear (is 2" rear right?). And you want to add a leveling kit on top, which is 2" front / 1" rear ? My math comes out to 4.5" front / 3" rear.
Yes!
Or did you mean remove the 2.5" BB, and run a 2" leveling kit + a 1" spacer?
Yes, you can stack spacers if you want. But most everyone will suggest that you don't, and you would be better off just buying new coils to attain whatever lift height you are looking for. Or trimming the flares if you just need a bit more room.
Should I expect any issues, drive shaft etc.?
Or did you mean remove the 2.5" BB, and run a 2" leveling kit + a 1" spacer?
Yes, you can stack spacers if you want. But most everyone will suggest that you don't, and you would be better off just buying new coils to attain whatever lift height you are looking for. Or trimming the flares if you just need a bit more room.
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03-31-2014, 03:41 PM
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pretty sure he is going to remove the 2.5" spacer up front and replace it with 2+1 spacers for a total of 3". it will be rough riding and if you don't have longer shocks and bumps stops sway bar links etc it will not be a great set up.
03-31-2014, 04:12 PM
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Sorry! Dam phone. Replace 2.5 inch with three 1 inch Teraflex spacers that I already have. Zero cost just a little work.
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03-31-2014, 09:46 PM
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I guess 3 spacers is kinda like coils lol.....and no, the first time u hit a speed bump you'll be shooting spacers and parts out like a piņata
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03-31-2014, 10:01 PM
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if his bumpstops were correct, and hes not changing tire size, no need to change bumps. but i agree id just get correct coils and sell all spacers to help out cost wise
04-01-2014, 03:51 AM
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Thanks for everyone's advice. I think I'll just stick to the 2.5 in front. Does not seem worth the risk for only a 1/2 inch gain. FYI I 285/75/17 on stock wheels with 1.5 inch wheel spacers, no rub. I don't think I could disconnect without rubbing. I would like to add correct size bump stops.
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