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Lift kit selection help?!

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Old 03-13-2013, 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by enash965
Yeah I already went through and checked all the torque specifications cuz that's what I thought the initial problem could be. I'm looking at a rock krawler 2.5 kit
I would loosen up everything with it sitting level on the ground. Then go back and retorque. That's what Rancho instructs on their kit installs, don't tighten bushed bolts, control arms, drag link, tie rod, track bar, stabilizer, etc. until you're off the jacks and level.
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I just installed the Teraflex 2.5" on my JKU and I love it. It rides better than stock (my wife agrees) and no noises. I almost went with the 3" zone, as they are made by BDS, but glad I went with Teraflex.
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Originally Posted by JK Soldier
I just installed the Teraflex 2.5" on my JKU and I love it. It rides better than stock (my wife agrees) and no noises. I almost went with the 3" zone, as they are made by BDS, but glad I went with Teraflex.
did you do the teraflex shocks?
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Originally Posted by JK Soldier
I just installed the Teraflex 2.5" on my JKU and I love it. It rides better than stock (my wife agrees) and no noises. I almost went with the 3" zone, as they are made by BDS, but glad I went with Teraflex.
Was that the teraflex 2.5" spacer or coil?
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Originally Posted by enash965

Are you talking about the 2.5 inch leveling kit?
No the 2.5 inch suspension
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Originally Posted by chad s

No the 2.5 inch suspension


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Originally Posted by enash965
Thanks for the input everyone. I think I'm going g to start by switching out my shocks with something better. Does anyone have a recommendation on a shock brand?
OME Nitrocharger Sport shocks. If that doesn't work, look into getting the MetalCloak Control Arms...those DuroFlex joints are awesome!
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Originally Posted by enash965

What all did u have to change when u went that high? Are u still able to run stock drive shaft etc?
Sorry that I took so long to respond. I did not need to change out the drive shafts. The kit from BDS was complete with everything needed to lift the Jeep.
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Originally Posted by Team Desert Eagle

Sorry that I took so long to respond. I did not need to change out the drive shafts. The kit from BDS was complete with everything needed to lift the Jeep.
It's ok I appreciate you getting back to me. For right now I'm going to switch out my shocks with bilstein 5100s and teraflex control arms and see where that puts me
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I went with the ProComp 4"-2" lift and I'm very pleased with the results.

Factory springs are used in the rear to keep factory ride and the front springs are replaced Leveling everything out. I've changed out the swaybars for quick disconnects. Handling is great as is the ride.

Lift,wheels,Nito Grapplers A\T and Labor (Dealer did my lift and I sold them back my wheels and Tires) $2100. Good luck you have lots of choices just remember you get what you pay for.
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