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Ahhh!!! Which One!???!?!

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Old 03-27-2008, 09:36 AM
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Default Ahhh!!! Which One!???!?!

Heres my dilemma; like every other person that owns a jeep i want a lift, but which one!? i have narrowed it down to 3 cannidates the 2.5" lift from Teraflex: i see alot of ppl on this forum that uses that so naturally its a good lift its at a fare price and what i like most about it is that its very complete i dont have to worry about the relocation brackets or buying shocks, but im worried it wont look that different or as cool, hip, fab, phat, bad ect.. now with the BlackDiamond 3" lift it was rated best by petersons4WDmag and thats my bible but with that i have to get new shocks its more expensive, and i think i have to worry about pitman arms, and relocation brackets. and finnally comes the rough country 4" lift this is choice because it makes a great difference in size there is alot of flex room but there are more components for the 2.5 inch lift vs. this one and i have all the problems that the 3" lift has for more money



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sorry for the mess i had to leave as i was typing this
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Don't buy anything until you look at an "Old Man Emu" lift. I think these are the best, but you can settle for the rest!!!!
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Default Same question??

I have the same issue... I have an unlimited X and want it to set level, fit 35's and do it on a budget. I know I'm asking a lot... any good advice out there??

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Black Diamond with Bilstein shocks
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but if i get the BlackDiamond, what other mods do i need to get with that kit or advice you can give me to accomodate for wheeling
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Sorry to add to your confusion. But did you know that TeraFlex offers 6 different-2.5" kits?
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Default my opinion

Its all about personal preference. If those were my choices and I wanted to run 35" tires I would just buy the 3" black diamond with their hydro shocks and put on the 35" tires... No other mods are necessary.

I'd make this choice because I prefer spring lifts to spacers and 4 inches without new control arms is a bit much in my opinion...

Their entry level shocks are quite cheap.


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but if i get the BlackDiamond, what other mods do i need to get with that kit or advice you can give me to accomodate for wheeling
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yea i didnt really think i wanted the rc lift due to lack of parts but i wanted to run 33s
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Originally Posted by TeraFlex
Sorry to add to your confusion. But did you know that TeraFlex offers 6 different-2.5" kits?
no i didnt, explain


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