Installed lift, front is higher???
03-16-2012, 02:12 PM
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03-16-2012, 02:18 PM
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So I just installed my RC 2.5" coil lift. Love it so far, got plenty of clearance and is the exact hight I wanted. Ride great and installed it in 2 hours.
The only thing is, its a little higher up front.. Can you guys tell. The only thing I can think of is because its a 2012 and the front end is lighter due to the smaller engine. I netted a total lift of 3.25 in the front and 2 in the rear from stock.
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The only thing is, its a little higher up front.. Can you guys tell. The only thing I can think of is because its a 2012 and the front end is lighter due to the smaller engine. I netted a total lift of 3.25 in the front and 2 in the rear from stock.
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No more rake, looks good...
03-16-2012, 02:57 PM
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Im just sayin, every RC thread on the forum has negative comments from you. But your right, you are entitled to say your opinions. No one cares about your negative bashing.
03-16-2012, 04:05 PM
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I have been thinking about lifting my new jk and have been thinking about the goal behind it and then the height...
Is it primarily for clearance in general or more for larger tire clearance?
I'm looking to do it for both but was curious what others use as the reason...
2.5 seems like a nice moderate height, just going for an inch doesn't seem like its worth the effort.
Is it primarily for clearance in general or more for larger tire clearance?
I'm looking to do it for both but was curious what others use as the reason...
2.5 seems like a nice moderate height, just going for an inch doesn't seem like its worth the effort.
03-16-2012, 04:22 PM
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2.5" is a good Budget starting height. It rarely causes any problems to other parts of your jeep and you can make other mods as a result.
The jeep here looks great at this height!
The jeep here looks great at this height!
03-16-2012, 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Matthewd5
I have been thinking about lifting my new jk and have been thinking about the goal behind it and then the height...
Is it primarily for clearance in general or more for larger tire clearance?
I'm looking to do it for both but was curious what others use as the reason...
2.5 seems like a nice moderate height, just going for an inch doesn't seem like its worth the effort.
Is it primarily for clearance in general or more for larger tire clearance?
I'm looking to do it for both but was curious what others use as the reason...
2.5 seems like a nice moderate height, just going for an inch doesn't seem like its worth the effort.
03-16-2012, 04:54 PM
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I have been thinking about lifting my new jk and have been thinking about the goal behind it and then the height...
Is it primarily for clearance in general or more for larger tire clearance?
I'm looking to do it for both but was curious what others use as the reason...
2.5 seems like a nice moderate height, just going for an inch doesn't seem like its worth the effort.
Is it primarily for clearance in general or more for larger tire clearance?
I'm looking to do it for both but was curious what others use as the reason...
2.5 seems like a nice moderate height, just going for an inch doesn't seem like its worth the effort.
I used to run a 3" lift and 35s on my old 07 jk. I love this lift/tire combo. Its still good for your DD and it can still be vary capable for anything. Even some moderate to hard trails (depending on experiance)
Heres my old jeep
This next pic is 2" with 33s if you wanna go that route
03-16-2012, 05:01 PM
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Hey Matthew, Im still a noob but Ive done quite a bit of research. I went with a 2.5 BB with a 1" BL. If you go over 2.5 inches, the geometry of the driveshafts changes enough that you start putting pressure on the U joints, causing premature failure. A body lift won't affect it at all. So I think this is a very good start for someone like me just starting out. If you look at the diameter of the OEM driveshafts, well, there are just humongous. Going with an after market driveshaft in the 1310 range is a much better choice if you plan on going higher than 2.5 inches. Now you are talking in the range of about 500-600 bucks ( give or take), so all of this really starts to add up. I figure after I break these in around my house, save up for a long arm kit, driveshafts, 4.88's. I know I have a beginner's lift, but that's what i am.
