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Good start with this RC suspension lift

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Old 01-27-2013 | 04:23 PM
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Default Good start with this RC suspension lift

Going with the RC 2.5 suspension lift with shocks and coils. Opted for the adjustable front track bar, rear track bar bracket, and exhaust extension (some say not needed but for 30 bucks figured why not). I am having Globex do it Friday. Been reading about the higher end kits and still figured that this kit should be good for what I need.

Leaving with the stock wheels and planning on going with some 33s mickey Thompson MTZ (and plan on ordering the procal tomorrow)

Would anyone recommend anything else going on at this time? I read the steering stabilizer is a waste so not doing that. Just wanted to see if there are any other options I should consider adding at this time so I can get everything ordered tomorrow.

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Old 01-27-2013 | 05:39 PM
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Old 01-27-2013 | 06:04 PM
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X2 on the discos, and maybe throw in 3/4" Daystar coil spacers 1.75 " Rough Country wheel spacers.... Here's my buddies on a 2.5" Skyjacker sport lift with those spacers

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Just saying u may like it a lil better with the spacers.....
Old 01-27-2013 | 06:09 PM
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Check into maybe getting a 35" tire also IMO. Just saying cuz you can put 33" s on stock and with 2.5" of lift the tires might look a little small. As for the stabilizer id stay with stock until it breaks or if anything get a relocation bracket to get it up and out of the way.
Old 01-28-2013 | 04:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Staytru06
Check into maybe getting a 35" tire also IMO. Just saying cuz you can put 33" s on stock and with 2.5" of lift the tires might look a little small. As for the stabilizer id stay with stock until it breaks or if anything get a relocation bracket to get it up and out of the way.
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I thought about 35's but figured right now with my commute to work, 3.21s, etc... I would go with the 33's. Down the line when the 33's wear out I may consider the 35's
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Would anyone recommend front control arms or is that overkill for a 2.5 lift?
Old 01-28-2013 | 06:21 PM
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CA's are overkill with a 2.5" lift...IMO

I've got a 2.5" RC with the stock 32" Sahara wheels/tires. IMO it doesn't look too bad. I'm in your boat too...3.21's want 35's but I've got a 35 mile commute 1 way.
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here a picture of the 2.5 RC lift with stock 32's. I cant make my mind up on what tire i want. My jeep went from 35 inchs from bottom of finder to the ground to 38.5 after the lift.
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Old 01-28-2013 | 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by joey0480
Would anyone recommend front control arms or is that overkill for a 2.5 lift?
Not overkill if you need caster correction.
Not a must have but really nice to have.
Install the lift first, drive it. If you don't like the handling. Get adjustable control arms.




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