Critique my lift kit plan?
08-19-2016 | 10:50 PM
#21
JK Freak
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 505
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From: Anaheim, ca
I think rk has some pretty long free length. I have run 28.5 long shocks and coils don't unseat. I run 2.5" up front and 3.5" in back. I did have a set of rear coils sag but rk replaced them. I'm running pretty heavy and with this combo have an actual 3" front and rear. Lots of loaded off road trips including several moab trips,rubicon trail trip and leaving tomorrow for the granddaddy of them all the dusy ershim.
08-20-2016 | 05:32 AM
#22
JK Junkie
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 3,440
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From: CT
RK is on their 3rd gen coil
Progressive / linear
Triple rate short
redesigned triple rate with longer free length.
Running 11.2 travel shocks my front coil just becomes loose at full extension. No way would it fall out.
Progressive / linear
Triple rate short
redesigned triple rate with longer free length.
Running 11.2 travel shocks my front coil just becomes loose at full extension. No way would it fall out.
08-20-2016 | 06:57 AM
#23
JK Super Freak
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 1,008
Likes: 63
From: Sweet Home, TX
I currently have TF 2.5in cools on a 2door. Have full width front bumper with steel cable winch.
Got about 1.5in lift over stock in the front. I have no rear bumper, no back seat. I am running a hard top and a full size spare that is about 25lbs heavier than stock Rubi spare. I got 1in lift in the rear.
Jeep has always had a little passenger side lean. A first the TF coils were about 1/4 in lower on the passenger side, similar to stock, now it is much more pronounced, I'm guessing 1/2 - 3/4 of an in lower on the passenger side.
I will be swapping out for RK 2.5in coils as soon as possible.
Happy Jeeping!
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Got about 1.5in lift over stock in the front. I have no rear bumper, no back seat. I am running a hard top and a full size spare that is about 25lbs heavier than stock Rubi spare. I got 1in lift in the rear.
Jeep has always had a little passenger side lean. A first the TF coils were about 1/4 in lower on the passenger side, similar to stock, now it is much more pronounced, I'm guessing 1/2 - 3/4 of an in lower on the passenger side.
I will be swapping out for RK 2.5in coils as soon as possible.
Happy Jeeping!
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Last edited by tjkamp; 08-20-2016 at 07:07 AM.
08-20-2016 | 05:11 PM
#24
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 441
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From: Sanger, TX
Thanks for the response! I'm currently running 33's and will stay on 33's until I need new tires, at which point I may go up to 35's. I did a lot of searching across various forums for a couple of weeks, and out of all my research TF was the one that seemed to be the most universally accepted as a high quality lift kit that didn't have any major issues. I was initially looking at Rancho because that is what my local Jeep shop (Jeepers Den) recommended, but between the two, people seemed to have issues with rancho over time. TF also fits within my budget. Are you not a fan of TF? I also wanted to go as high as I could clearance wise (I like the look), without having to immediately buy new driveshafts or all 8 control arms.
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08-20-2016 | 11:21 PM
#25
JK Freak
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 505
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From: Anaheim, ca
Your right, my RK were second gen, however my MC are fist gen and they got it right the first time...
