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looking for input on 3.5 inch rubicon express standard lift and bilstein 5100 shocks

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Old 10-21-2011, 09:29 AM
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looking to install a lift on 2011 JKU. I'm considering the Rubicon Express 3.5 inch standard lift with Bilstein 5100 series shocks. Mostly daily driver, sand and moderate trails. Anyone running this lift and shock combo have a review or comments on them.
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I'm running that exact combo. I love it. I'll tell you one thing, it is a lot more lift than you expect. I'm running 37's also. Its not my daily driver though but I have driven it for a week it so back and forth to work without any issues.
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I'm running that exact combo. I love it. I'll tell you one thing, it is a lot more lift than you expect. I'm running 37's also. Its not my daily driver though but I have driven it for a week or so back and forth to work without any issues.
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Double post, my bad, on my phone.
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Originally Posted by TheDirtman
That is a lot of lift for what you are planning on doing with your jeep. The 5100's are a good all around shock, a little stiff on rough pavement for a dd but a good shock. Are you planning on running 37's
35's for now. 37 possibly later after I can make all the other mods to accomodate. Cant spend a million dollars all at once so i's trying to get a buildable platform
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Originally Posted by jkhounddawg
Double post, my bad, on my phone.
Nice. Thanks. Any other pic's showing a good side view to get an idea on the height difference from stock.
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Sure. As soon as I get home I'll take some
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That last picture is no lift with 33s. from the bottom seam by the door behind the step rails, it measures 27 inches. If that helps.
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Nice. That is sitting just like I want. Flat fenders make a big difference. I have almost the same dark green. Thanks again for the help
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No problem, good luck with your build. Pm, if you have any other questions


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