which bb to get?
04-05-2010, 09:26 AM
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looking to lift the jeep in a couple months and have some questions.
i am looking for a 1 3/4" to 2" spacer lift and keep my factory shocks for a bit. I am thinking about the full traction 2" kit.
But what should i look for in a budget boost kit? I guess that should be what do i need? i see some kits include just front track bar relocation brackets, some just the rear and some none at all. Also do all kits lift the front and back the same amount? thought i read somewhere that the full traction kit is only 1 3/4 rear. my jeep sits pretty level now as is and would like to keep it that way.
any advice would be a big help.
i am looking for a 1 3/4" to 2" spacer lift and keep my factory shocks for a bit. I am thinking about the full traction 2" kit.
But what should i look for in a budget boost kit? I guess that should be what do i need? i see some kits include just front track bar relocation brackets, some just the rear and some none at all. Also do all kits lift the front and back the same amount? thought i read somewhere that the full traction kit is only 1 3/4 rear. my jeep sits pretty level now as is and would like to keep it that way.
any advice would be a big help.
ht tp://rustysoffroad.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=rustys&Product _Code=RK-BB20-JK&Category_Code=JKKITS
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04-07-2010, 07:55 PM
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Soooo much depends on how you use your jeep. If you are going to add bumpers, winch, etc. skip the BB and go with springs, longer sway bar links and extended brake lines. This is my experience.
Good luck and wheel that jeep.
Good luck and wheel that jeep.
04-08-2010, 03:32 AM
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I'm running BDS 2" budget boost. Its exactly 2". I really think this size is perfect if you only plan on running 33"s. I would recommend that you purchase some good gas shocks. I have been running there conventional shock for over 20,000 miles and can't take them anymore.
What's wrong with the BDS 5500 shock absorber?
04-08-2010, 08:19 AM
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04-08-2010, 08:38 AM
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If you want to keep your stock shocks I would look at the Teraflex leveling kit. You can run 33" tires, will keep the stock ride, and you don't need to add anything else.
04-08-2010, 08:43 AM
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I think you mean track bar relocating brackets. No, you don't need them but any lift over 2.5" might need one in the rear or adjustable track bars to center the axles.
04-08-2010, 09:54 AM
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04-08-2010, 03:33 PM
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yup track bar relocating brackets is what i ment and if i don't need them i think i might just order rustys 2" spacers front and rear.....or the daystar kit....or.....