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Help with a $1000 budget for a lift.

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Old 05-07-2014 | 02:40 AM
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2.5 budget boost with 35s and trimmed fenders. My lift total was:
120 for rough country lift bb which included most everything
20 bucks for some hockey pucks and bolts for bumpstop extensions.
60 for some rough country extensions.
Done and done.


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Old 05-07-2014 | 03:05 AM
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Your profile lists a 2.5" Rough Country spring lift

Are you wanting to upgrade?
Old 05-07-2014 | 03:23 AM
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That was on my 2011 2 door.
Old 05-07-2014 | 03:45 AM
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OK I missed that...how did you like the ride of that kit on your 2 door?
Old 05-14-2014 | 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by OH9JK
OK I missed that...how did you like the ride of that kit on your 2 door?
I liked it very much, I was thinking about the 3.5 for my JKUR
Old 05-14-2014 | 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by OH9JK
Keep saving your money...you won't get a quality, complete kit for $1,000
Challenge accepted.

Rubicon Express lift without shocks ($380)

Rubicon Express Part RE7141 - 2.5 Inch Standard Coil Lift Kit - No Shocks - - 4 Wheel Parts

Then buy 4 Rancho Adjustable RS9000XL shocks for $328 (but have a $100 rebate, making Net cost $228).

Rancho Part S/DShockingRS9000XL - 4 Rancho RS9000XL Shocks with 4 Red Shock Boots - - 4 Wheel Parts

Add this Rock Krawler Adjustable Front Track Bar ($141)

Rock Krawler Part RK02024 - Bomb Proof Front Track Bar - - 4 Wheel Parts

Then

Rock Krawler Control Arms Adjustable $280
Rock Krawler Part RK02015 - High Clearance Lower Control Arms - - 4 Wheel Parts

1030 total, shipped, with quality-ish components.

Swap the control arms for the AEV or Rancho drop bracket and you are well under $1000.
Old 05-15-2014 | 11:11 AM
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I know of 2 options in your price range from Rancho:

3" Sport Lift ($820 after $300 rebate)
1 RS66106B 3" Sport Lift
2 RS999329 RS9000XL adjustable front shock
2 RS999330 RS9000XL adjustable rear shock
Rancho 3" Sport System for 07-14 Jeep® Wrangler & Wrangler Unlimited JK - Quadratec

4" Sport Lift ($943 after $300 rebate)
1 RS66102B 4" Sport Lift
2 RS999331 RS9000XL adjustable front shock
2 RS999332 RS9000XL adjustable rear shock
Rancho 4" Sport System in Black for 07-14 Jeep® Wrangler & Wrangler Unlimited JK - Quadratec

I have an earlier version of the 4" Sport Lift with RS9000XL adjustable shocks and really like it. I'm running 315/70R17 Duratracs on M/T Classic IIIs.

The 3" will handle 35s with no problems. The 4" is good for 37s.
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Old 05-15-2014 | 11:17 AM
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Thanks guys. Now that I have a few choices its time to order. After a little reading.
Old 05-15-2014 | 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by scratchkenny
Thanks guys. Now that I have a few choices its time to order. After a little reading.
Wise move. I would suggest reading the installation instructions before ordering any lift kit to make sure everything you need is included and the installation doesn't require making irreversible changes to your frame or suspension. (unless that's what you want)




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