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Leveling Kit vs 2.5" Lift for 33's?

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Old 07-19-2011 | 03:02 PM
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Default Leveling Kit vs 2.5" Lift for 33's?

What are the advantages of running a 2.5" coil lift verses something like a Teraflex Performance Leveling Kit if I never plan on going larger than a 33" tire?
Old 07-19-2011 | 04:12 PM
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Echo, he is referring to the performance leveling kit. That's the spring kit..... 2" front 1" rear. Still room for a spacer in case of sag.
Personally I'm getting that one. I can't speak for the 2.5" kit but I just want to remove the rake and sticking with the stock 32's.
Old 07-19-2011 | 04:40 PM
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nothing really just the height of the lift if you dont want to go any bigger then 33s go with the leveling kit!!
Old 07-19-2011 | 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by jesse0376
nothing really just the height of the lift if you dont want to go any bigger then 33s go with the leveling kit!!
That's kind of what I'm thinking.

The added benefit of the leveling kit is a slightly lower center of gravity, as little as it may be.
Old 07-19-2011 | 05:25 PM
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The 2.5 kit will give you better articulation.
Old 07-19-2011 | 05:48 PM
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I just installed a TF 2.5 spring lift in my 2011 unlimited Rubicon and it def. rides much better than stock.
Old 07-19-2011 | 06:19 PM
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Here is an unlimited with the performance leveling kit, spacers, and stock tires.
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Old 07-19-2011 | 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Zboilla
Here is an unlimited with the performance leveling kit, spacers, and stock tires.
Was there an obvious difference with your Rubi? I find the Rubicon to be a little higher with stock springs than the X/Sport.
Old 07-19-2011 | 06:44 PM
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Yeah quite a bit of different now it sits just high enough to be a pain to get into, I do like the look. Just waiting to wear out tires to add 34".
Old 07-19-2011 | 07:45 PM
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Does anybody have a pic of the teraflex performance leveling kit, flat fenders and 35s. That is what I am thinking of going with.



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