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02-20-2009, 08:52 PM
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I thought I had figured out what I wanted until I started doing more searching...now im even more confused...
I was going to go with a daystar 1 3/4 BB, the description says leveling kit, but ive been reading that it just lifts, and does not level.
The other option is Daystar 1 3/4 spacers up front and Teraflex 1 spacer in back. I guess this might level better than the daystar kit.
The daystar kit comes with some other brackets, bump stops, etc I dont think I will get these if I buy the spacers seperate...do I need them??
Im just trying to lift the JK a bit, but mostly keep the front end up when I get my bumper next week...
Too much info here is making my head spin
I was going to go with a daystar 1 3/4 BB, the description says leveling kit, but ive been reading that it just lifts, and does not level.
The other option is Daystar 1 3/4 spacers up front and Teraflex 1 spacer in back. I guess this might level better than the daystar kit.
The daystar kit comes with some other brackets, bump stops, etc I dont think I will get these if I buy the spacers seperate...do I need them??
Im just trying to lift the JK a bit, but mostly keep the front end up when I get my bumper next week...
Too much info here is making my head spin
02-21-2009, 04:14 AM
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Get your bumper on first and then measure. That way you'll be exactly where you want to be with the additional weight in the front.
I'm also guessing that you're not that far from Quadratec, which would make for a leisurely day trip and get exactly what you need if you're too anxious to get it done.
I'm also guessing that you're not that far from Quadratec, which would make for a leisurely day trip and get exactly what you need if you're too anxious to get it done.
02-21-2009, 04:17 AM
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If your going to just level our your Jeep then just go with a 3/4 spacer up front. If you want slight lift at the same time then you might try a 1 3/4 in the rear then a 2 1/2 up front.
02-21-2009, 04:29 AM
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With the 1.75" kit, are you getting any shock extensions with the kit? The reason I ask is I did the Rough Country 1.75" kit to start off with and it didn't come with those....that will limit the amount of downtravel in your suspension because you're creating more space between the axle and the frame, but the shocks are still the same length so the axle will only drop until the shock bottoms out....
sway bar disconnected, 1.75" kit without shock extensions....
sway bar disconnected, 1.75" kit WITH shock extensions....
Something that may be a little bit better deal is going with a Teraflex 2.5" Budget Boost (includes everything you'll need....extensions or longer shocks, bumpstops, etc.) or the Rough Country 2.5" Budget Boost (2.5" front/2" rear to help with leveling, shock extensions or longer shocks...no bumpstops unless you get the 2.2 shocks though)......OR, get the Rough Country 2.5" Coils with the 2.2 Shocks for about $329 (new coils and shocks, bumpstops are built in to the shocks) <----that's what I ended up with.
If you'd rather stay with a smaller lift like the 1.75", then you're on the right track I think with the 1.75" front/ maybe a 3/4" or 1" in the rear to keep it close to level.....but I think in the end you'd be happer with at least the 2.5" kit.
sway bar disconnected, 1.75" kit without shock extensions....
sway bar disconnected, 1.75" kit WITH shock extensions....
Something that may be a little bit better deal is going with a Teraflex 2.5" Budget Boost (includes everything you'll need....extensions or longer shocks, bumpstops, etc.) or the Rough Country 2.5" Budget Boost (2.5" front/2" rear to help with leveling, shock extensions or longer shocks...no bumpstops unless you get the 2.2 shocks though)......OR, get the Rough Country 2.5" Coils with the 2.2 Shocks for about $329 (new coils and shocks, bumpstops are built in to the shocks) <----that's what I ended up with.
If you'd rather stay with a smaller lift like the 1.75", then you're on the right track I think with the 1.75" front/ maybe a 3/4" or 1" in the rear to keep it close to level.....but I think in the end you'd be happer with at least the 2.5" kit.
02-21-2009, 04:53 AM
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With the 1.75" kit, are you getting any shock extensions with the kit? The reason I ask is I did the Rough Country 1.75" kit to start off with and it didn't come with those....that will limit the amount of downtravel in your suspension because you're creating more space between the axle and the frame, but the shocks are still the same length so the axle will only drop until the shock bottoms out....
sway bar disconnected, 1.75" kit without shock extensions....
sway bar disconnected, 1.75" kit WITH shock extensions....
Something that may be a little bit better deal is going with a Teraflex 2.5" Budget Boost (includes everything you'll need....extensions or longer shocks, bumpstops, etc.) or the Rough Country 2.5" Budget Boost (2.5" front/2" rear to help with leveling, shock extensions or longer shocks...no bumpstops unless you get the 2.2 shocks though)......OR, get the Rough Country 2.5" Coils with the 2.2 Shocks for about $329 (new coils and shocks, bumpstops are built in to the shocks) <----that's what I ended up with.
If you'd rather stay with a smaller lift like the 1.75", then you're on the right track I think with the 1.75" front/ maybe a 3/4" or 1" in the rear to keep it close to level.....but I think in the end you'd be happer with at least the 2.5" kit.
sway bar disconnected, 1.75" kit without shock extensions....
sway bar disconnected, 1.75" kit WITH shock extensions....
Something that may be a little bit better deal is going with a Teraflex 2.5" Budget Boost (includes everything you'll need....extensions or longer shocks, bumpstops, etc.) or the Rough Country 2.5" Budget Boost (2.5" front/2" rear to help with leveling, shock extensions or longer shocks...no bumpstops unless you get the 2.2 shocks though)......OR, get the Rough Country 2.5" Coils with the 2.2 Shocks for about $329 (new coils and shocks, bumpstops are built in to the shocks) <----that's what I ended up with.
If you'd rather stay with a smaller lift like the 1.75", then you're on the right track I think with the 1.75" front/ maybe a 3/4" or 1" in the rear to keep it close to level.....but I think in the end you'd be happer with at least the 2.5" kit.
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02-21-2009, 05:16 AM
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I had the Daystar 1 3/4 " BB on my 2DR. if you leave the rear spring isolators out of the rear it will come real close to level.
02-21-2009, 05:27 AM
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What I did was put the Rusty's 2" coil spring lift with a 3/4" spacer up front. It will give you a good ride plus level out the Jeep.
BTW where in Sussex are you? I went to Newton High School, my parents are in Lafayette, NJ.
BTW where in Sussex are you? I went to Newton High School, my parents are in Lafayette, NJ.
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02-21-2009, 06:48 AM
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With the 1.75" kit, are you getting any shock extensions with the kit? The reason I ask is I did the Rough Country 1.75" kit to start off with and it didn't come with those....that will limit the amount of downtravel in your suspension because you're creating more space between the axle and the frame, but the shocks are still the same length so the axle will only drop until the shock bottoms out....
sway bar disconnected, 1.75" kit without shock extensions....
sway bar disconnected, 1.75" kit WITH shock extensions....
Something that may be a little bit better deal is going with a Teraflex 2.5" Budget Boost (includes everything you'll need....extensions or longer shocks, bumpstops, etc.) or the Rough Country 2.5" Budget Boost (2.5" front/2" rear to help with leveling, shock extensions or longer shocks...no bumpstops unless you get the 2.2 shocks though)......OR, get the Rough Country 2.5" Coils with the 2.2 Shocks for about $329 (new coils and shocks, bumpstops are built in to the shocks) <----that's what I ended up with.
If you'd rather stay with a smaller lift like the 1.75", then you're on the right track I think with the 1.75" front/ maybe a 3/4" or 1" in the rear to keep it close to level.....but I think in the end you'd be happer with at least the 2.5" kit.
sway bar disconnected, 1.75" kit without shock extensions....
sway bar disconnected, 1.75" kit WITH shock extensions....
Something that may be a little bit better deal is going with a Teraflex 2.5" Budget Boost (includes everything you'll need....extensions or longer shocks, bumpstops, etc.) or the Rough Country 2.5" Budget Boost (2.5" front/2" rear to help with leveling, shock extensions or longer shocks...no bumpstops unless you get the 2.2 shocks though)......OR, get the Rough Country 2.5" Coils with the 2.2 Shocks for about $329 (new coils and shocks, bumpstops are built in to the shocks) <----that's what I ended up with.
If you'd rather stay with a smaller lift like the 1.75", then you're on the right track I think with the 1.75" front/ maybe a 3/4" or 1" in the rear to keep it close to level.....but I think in the end you'd be happer with at least the 2.5" kit.
How difficult was the install for the RC 2.5 coil lift?? I figure for $30 more than the RC 2.5 BB lift its a better deal, right?
02-21-2009, 01:11 PM
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Yep, in my opinion anyways....install is super easy, easier than the BB for sure...with the BB you have to bolt in the spacers I think, on the coil kit you just remove the factory coils and muscle in the new ones..and replace the shocks of course, which is also very simple.