Daily driver Suspension lift
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Daily driver Suspension lift
Hey guys, I have a 2011 JKU Rubicon (COD) 6 speed. It's my DD that spends most of the time on pavement, and about 10% offroad on easy trails. I was thinking of getting a Teraflex leveling kit with the possibility of getting 33" tires later. I've also come across the Rough Country 2.5" BB. I know everyone's thoughts on the Teraflex, but what about the RC? Anyone have any experience with the kit? It shows $139 for the spacers and shock adapters, but no longer swaybars?? Anyone with any experience with the RC lift and could tell me a bit, I'd appreciate it. It seems fairly cheap and it makes me wonder what its missing. Thanks
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A spacer is pretty much a spacer, these kits are all about the added components. To make a 'fair' comparison, just add the cost of the longer rear links, or any other component that is different, to the RC kit.
(and yes, you do want the swaybars to be level - not angled down)
(and yes, you do want the swaybars to be level - not angled down)
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I used to have a RC 2.5" BB. It will work fine. My RC shocks failed quickly; recommend a better brand (though they will replace them). You should extend rear brake lines, but a buck or two at a hardware store can solve that. Also you should buy front swaybar quick disconnects if you off-road.
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I was always told to stay away from rough country. No experience with them on the jeep but my buddy has a 6 inch rough country lift on his f-150 and I was not really impressed. You get what you pay for.
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I was that guy too - bb lift until modded bumpers etc and then went up to ome lt hd lift. Didnt regret the bb though - cheap and easy to install so was good step for me.
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Do it right once.
I'd go with a TF 2.5" coil. All the clearance/capability you'll want, has great on-road ride quality/manner, and no need to upgrade your lift again should you decide to put new bumpers/accessories with added weight on it. Plus, since you have a rubi, you can run TFs shock adapters and use your stock shocks.
Ran that setup for 24K mi, drove across the country and off-roaded it hard. It was a great lift, only got rid of it to go higher and at times I wish I would have kept my 2.5" kit.
I'd go with a TF 2.5" coil. All the clearance/capability you'll want, has great on-road ride quality/manner, and no need to upgrade your lift again should you decide to put new bumpers/accessories with added weight on it. Plus, since you have a rubi, you can run TFs shock adapters and use your stock shocks.
Ran that setup for 24K mi, drove across the country and off-roaded it hard. It was a great lift, only got rid of it to go higher and at times I wish I would have kept my 2.5" kit.
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Sitting in garage looking at my TF 2.5 coil lift, just arrived today. Will be busy tomorrow night. I looked quite abit before deciding on this lift. Pics to come soon
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Daily driver here, and opted for the 2.5" Teraflex coil lift because I saw how many people end up swapping their spacer lifts and levelling kits anyway.
It's great even with 32" Duratracs and stock rims.
It's great even with 32" Duratracs and stock rims.