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Big Difference between RC 2.5 coil and budget?

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Old 06-09-2009 | 07:52 AM
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Default Big Difference between RC 2.5 coil and budget?

Anyone know any differences between the two kits? I have the spacer lift and want to know how much better (if any) the coil lift is....Ohhhh I have no issues with the spacer lift...Just thinking about a new bumper and want to keep it around the same height...
Old 06-09-2009 | 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by bearstylez
Anyone know any differences between the two kits? I have the spacer lift and want to know how much better (if any) the coil lift is....Ohhhh I have no issues with the spacer lift...Just thinking about a new bumper and want to keep it around the same height...
I can't compare it to anything; but, the RC 2.5 Coil lift is great. I have probably 1500 miles or so on it, with moderate-hard wheelin' and lots of street driving. It's been great so far. You could run 35" tires with this lift and, from what I gather, rub during full flex/turn; but, 33" tires are great with this lift. You get lots of flex and no rubbing. Also, I didn't have to extend brake lines or brackets.

Keep in mind, the lift kit is only shocks and springs. I also added JKS track bars and sway bar disconnects. If you get the JKS sway bar disconnects, get the longer ones. David at Northridge suggested the <2" version, but the >2" version would have been better. I'm maxed out on the length adjustment and it just barely levels out the sway bar.

As far as sag goes, I do have a little bit of sag in the rear, where the Expedition One bumper/tire carrier is. The JK looks good, though, as it should have come from Jeep.




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