Most "Plush" 2.5" lift for highway driving?
02-07-2014 | 05:20 AM
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JK Enthusiast
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02-07-2014 | 05:27 AM
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I love the ride of my Metalcloak lift with OME shocks. I've ridden in Rough Country, Rock Krawler, and have owned Teraflex BB lift and IMO my current set up blows all of them away. I have heard EVO plush coils are pretty plush but they are at 3" of lift. At 2.5" it's not mandatory to replace the trackbar but it is recommended.
02-07-2014 | 05:47 AM
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There is quite a number of contradictory remarks here on the forum as regards the softness of different springs. Some say RK rides nice, some its totaly harsh. Some say AEV rides great, others oppose.
Since every Jeep is different (lots of different equipment, or rather lack of it), its really hard to tell for sure. The only way would be finding out the spring rates for these springs. I am not sure however if the manufacturers will be willing to actually tell us, or whether they perceive it as a part of their private "know-how"...
Anyhow, if you are only after a "stance", dont really plan to wheel and want to keep close-to-stock handling, you should definitely check the TF levelling kit: | TeraFlex Suspensions
Since every Jeep is different (lots of different equipment, or rather lack of it), its really hard to tell for sure. The only way would be finding out the spring rates for these springs. I am not sure however if the manufacturers will be willing to actually tell us, or whether they perceive it as a part of their private "know-how"...
Anyhow, if you are only after a "stance", dont really plan to wheel and want to keep close-to-stock handling, you should definitely check the TF levelling kit: | TeraFlex Suspensions
Metal Cloak
Icon Vehicle Dynamics
Currie
Rock Krawler/AEV
BDS
Teraflex
Rough Country/Zone
Full Traction
Skyjacker
Rubicon Express
Pro Comp
I put the RK and AEV at about the same. The RK is slightly more firm and the AEV is more factory type ride, but AEV is not available as much of a complete system. RC and Zone are about the same, though I like the RC shocks a bit better offroad. Pro Comp was the most awful ride I've ever experienced. I also want to say I had an opportunity to experience with Trail Master some years back and it was a great ride. Unfortunately, this was before they were bought out by the folks that run Pro Comp and Rubicon Express and they don't even offer the same setup that they used to, so most likely it's rebranded Pro Comp now. I've never had an opportunity to check out EVO , Clayton and some others so I can't speak to those.
02-07-2014 | 06:46 AM
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Wow, I appreciate what everone has said here, a lot to think about. I am definitely not a mechanic and don't claim to have a lot of knowledge about lift kits. I just know I had death wobble issues on my 08 wrangler and I would rather run stock for life before going through that again. This is why I am skeptical about running the "budget boost" kits. I would rather spend $1k or so and get the complete setup and if I need to replace the track bar, ect. I will do that as well. Also, I am guessing the nicer shocks will provide the smoother ride I am looking for?
02-07-2014 | 07:19 AM
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Wow, I appreciate what everone has said here, a lot to think about. I am definitely not a mechanic and don't claim to have a lot of knowledge about lift kits. I just know I had death wobble issues on my 08 wrangler and I would rather run stock for life before going through that again. This is why I am skeptical about running the "budget boost" kits. I would rather spend $1k or so and get the complete setup and if I need to replace the track bar, ect. I will do that as well. Also, I am guessing the nicer shocks will provide the smoother ride I am looking for?
02-07-2014 | 07:40 AM
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02-07-2014 | 07:55 AM
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Mostly because everyone recommends what they have on their rig and don't have much to compare them to.
Metal Cloak
Icon Vehicle Dynamics
Currie
Rock Krawler/AEV
BDS
Teraflex
Rough Country/Zone
Full Traction
Skyjacker
Rubicon Express
Pro Comp
I put the RK and AEV at about the same. The RK is slightly more firm and the AEV is more factory type ride, but AEV is not available as much of a complete system. RC and Zone are about the same, though I like the RC shocks a bit better offroad. Pro Comp was the most awful ride I've ever experienced. I also want to say I had an opportunity to experience with Trail Master some years back and it was a great ride. Unfortunately, this was before they were bought out by the folks that run Pro Comp and Rubicon Express and they don't even offer the same setup that they used to, so most likely it's rebranded Pro Comp now. I've never had an opportunity to check out EVO , Clayton and some others so I can't speak to those.
Metal Cloak
Icon Vehicle Dynamics
Currie
Rock Krawler/AEV
BDS
Teraflex
Rough Country/Zone
Full Traction
Skyjacker
Rubicon Express
Pro Comp
I put the RK and AEV at about the same. The RK is slightly more firm and the AEV is more factory type ride, but AEV is not available as much of a complete system. RC and Zone are about the same, though I like the RC shocks a bit better offroad. Pro Comp was the most awful ride I've ever experienced. I also want to say I had an opportunity to experience with Trail Master some years back and it was a great ride. Unfortunately, this was before they were bought out by the folks that run Pro Comp and Rubicon Express and they don't even offer the same setup that they used to, so most likely it's rebranded Pro Comp now. I've never had an opportunity to check out EVO , Clayton and some others so I can't speak to those.
So is this list from best ride to worst (if your opinion)? I am looking to piece together (frankenlift as I have seen it coined) and thinking highly to the MC dual rate springs