HELP me decide on a lift setup...
11-05-2012, 04:59 PM
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HELP me decide on a lift setup...
I have a stock 2012 JKU and I am looking to lift it 2.5"-3", but the Jeep is my DD and will do some crawling and off-roading every so often. I just cannot stand the factory stance and the rake. Also I am looking to get a better ride on the road, I've currently been looking at:
-Rock Krawler Max Travel 2.5" System w/o shocks: 1170$
-Rock Krawler Max Travel Pro 2.5" System w/o shocks: 1700$
-Teraflex 2.5" Coil Lift Kit w/ TeraFlex VSS 9550: 730$
-Evo 3" Plush Ride Lift Coil Springs: 380$
I plan to put Fox Racing 2.0" Factory Performance Series Shocks or King 2.0" OEM Performance Series Shocks all the way around.
What lift would you guys recommend or go with?
Also what other components would you add to these lifts/setups or recommend getting with them?
Hopefully Rock Krawler, Teraflex, or Evo will chime in also.
-Rock Krawler Max Travel 2.5" System w/o shocks: 1170$
-Rock Krawler Max Travel Pro 2.5" System w/o shocks: 1700$
-Teraflex 2.5" Coil Lift Kit w/ TeraFlex VSS 9550: 730$
-Evo 3" Plush Ride Lift Coil Springs: 380$
I plan to put Fox Racing 2.0" Factory Performance Series Shocks or King 2.0" OEM Performance Series Shocks all the way around.
What lift would you guys recommend or go with?
Also what other components would you add to these lifts/setups or recommend getting with them?
Hopefully Rock Krawler, Teraflex, or Evo will chime in also.
11-05-2012, 05:18 PM
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I got a RK 3.5 with fox 2.0 on my 2013 JKU Rubicon and couldn't be happier. The lift is heavy duty and well made. The ride is a little stiffer than stock but handles well on the road. I wanted more fender well room, is why I went with 3.5. Also gives me room to upgrade in future if I want. 
11-05-2012, 05:30 PM
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I got a RK 3.5 with fox 2.0 on my 2013 JKU Rubicon and couldn't be happier. The lift is heavy duty and well made. The ride is a little stiffer than stock but handles well on the road. I wanted more fender well room, is why I went with 3.5. Also gives me room to upgrade in future if I want. Attachment 385767
11-05-2012, 05:43 PM
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Thanks, Yes I like it, it doesn't have the body roll. It rides a little stiffer than stock, probably because of the fox shocks. I've been to Arizonia and California this past year and noticed allot of jeeps running RK lifts, talked to one of the owners and he had nothing but good things to say about RK. I'm glad because I haven't seen a RK lift in my area yet. Till I got mine. I wouldn't change a thing.
11-05-2012, 05:44 PM
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I had an 08 with a Teraflex kit and now have an 11 with a Rock Krawler 3.5 mid arm flex. Of the 2 I feel the RK is much better. Smoother ride, great service, upgradable. RK all the way.
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11-05-2012, 05:47 PM
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I also have been leaning more towards RK because their kits are upgradeable, which is certainly better than buying one lift and having to strip it down for another lift if you decide to change.
11-05-2012, 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by THE HULK
+1 for RK 2.5 Max Travel.. Great kit and awesome ride...