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How can I tell what my lift is?

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Old 07-12-2016 | 03:51 PM
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Default How can I tell what my lift is?

Bought a used 2013 JK, it has a lift but I can't tell what it is? Previous owner said its a JKS 3.5 but I'm not seeing any thing that validates this. The shocks look stock, the say bar links are not quick disconnect either, most JKS kits come with fox shocks and quick disconnects. Is there any way to tell?
Old 07-12-2016 | 04:20 PM
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Do you have any pics? That could help forum to identify at least the brand or if shocks are still stock.
Old 07-12-2016 | 04:29 PM
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Most coils will have some kind of letters or numbers on them and different companies may use different colors. Photos will help a lot.
Old 07-12-2016 | 05:01 PM
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Can't find any identifying numbers. On 32"s but definitely sits higher than my friends 08 on the same tires.
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Old 07-12-2016 | 05:03 PM
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Old 07-12-2016 | 05:18 PM
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Go here to see what the stock height measurements are: https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/stock-jk-tech-12/jk-stock-curb-height-measurements-297499/
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I seem to be missing my bounce bumper cups.
Old 07-13-2016 | 07:32 AM
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It has the stock sway bar end links, so if those are lift springs, they're not much more than 1.5". My guess is that it is either stock or there are pucks above the springs we're not seeing.

It could be sitting higher than your friend's '08 just due to vehicle weight. Different models also come with different spring ratings.
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I thought it looked mostly stock but I don't know much still learning. Maybe stock JK's just sit this high on 32"s? Maybe the previous owner removed the lift before trading it in? The claimed it was a 3.5 jks and did run much bigger tires before. They took off lots of goodies before trading it in....

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Old 07-13-2016 | 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Smudgeontheglass
It has the stock sway bar end links, so if those are lift springs, they're not much more than 1.5". My guess is that it is either stock or there are pucks above the springs we're not seeing. It could be sitting higher than your friend's '08 just due to vehicle weight. Different models also come with different spring ratings.
The end links are stock but look how far down the swaybar is angled... It would have to be lifted up several inches to cause that


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