RC 3.25'' or TF 2.5''?
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RC 3.25'' or TF 2.5''?
Hello all, Great site with tons info, overwhelming almost.....been reading since yesterday afternoon
So gf's got a '07 2dr and wants to run some BFG Mud 35's on 17'' wheels. It see's 98% city time and light trails a few times year.
1. So should I get the RC 3.25'' coil and spacer lift or TF 2.5'' coil or BB lift witch adapters?
2. What else, if anything would I need? Spacers?
Im leaning toward the 3.25'' spring and spacer RC lift....Help me out guys!
3.25 '' RC - Price: $379.95!
Kit Contents:
Front: 2.5" lifted progressive rate coil springs and 0.75" coil spacers, and brake line brackets.
Rear: 2.5" lifted progressive rate coil springs, 0.75" coil spacers, track bar bracket, sway-bar links, and brake line brackets.
Shocks: (4) High Performance 2.2 series shocks
So gf's got a '07 2dr and wants to run some BFG Mud 35's on 17'' wheels. It see's 98% city time and light trails a few times year.
1. So should I get the RC 3.25'' coil and spacer lift or TF 2.5'' coil or BB lift witch adapters?
2. What else, if anything would I need? Spacers?
Im leaning toward the 3.25'' spring and spacer RC lift....Help me out guys!
3.25 '' RC - Price: $379.95!
Kit Contents:
Front: 2.5" lifted progressive rate coil springs and 0.75" coil spacers, and brake line brackets.
Rear: 2.5" lifted progressive rate coil springs, 0.75" coil spacers, track bar bracket, sway-bar links, and brake line brackets.
Shocks: (4) High Performance 2.2 series shocks
Last edited by Talley; 12-14-2009 at 10:49 AM.
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If you can afford it, its better to go with a coil lift instead of a BB.
The 2.5" TF lift kit is probably the most popular kit in that lift range in this forum which is probably a testament to its quality and value.
The TF 2.5" will provide plenty of clearance for the BFG 35s.
The 4" of lift generated by the RC + the spacers will push into the world of driveshaft mods, particularly on the 2dr.
Since you seem budge conscious that may not be direction you want to go in.
TF has great customer service and with so many owners of this lift in this forum you will get plenty of feedback and support.
The 2.5" TF lift kit is probably the most popular kit in that lift range in this forum which is probably a testament to its quality and value.
The TF 2.5" will provide plenty of clearance for the BFG 35s.
The 4" of lift generated by the RC + the spacers will push into the world of driveshaft mods, particularly on the 2dr.
Since you seem budge conscious that may not be direction you want to go in.
TF has great customer service and with so many owners of this lift in this forum you will get plenty of feedback and support.
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Before you decide on a specific lift, I would suggest you and your gf sit down and browse through the FAQ's at the top of this section. Start with this one in the suspension area:
Q: What are all the components that I will need with a 3" lift?
(those 2.5" TF coils give 3-3.5" of lift. So for either lift, pay attention to the statements concerning new driveshafts)
Get an idea of:
-The backspace needed to run wider tires without rubbing. (new rims or adding wheel spacers)
-What adding a lift will do to your caster. (Cams, new fixed control arms, or preferably, a set of adjustable control arms)
-How to correct your axles being shifted to the sides. (trackbar brackets or adjustable trackbars)
-Swaybars not being level anymore. (new longer links or adjustable links)
-Brake lines that are stretched tight. (brackets or new lines)
Etc...
All lift are not created equal. Just because the advertisement tells you that it is complete, and that you will not need anything else, does not mean that it is true...
Do a quick search, Title only, on Rough Country or RC lift, or anything similar. There are quite a few threads going. Look at both the 2.5" and the 3.25" lifts, as they use the same coils. I do not have an RC lift, so no experience, but do some research to see why I'm suggesting this...
Q: What are all the components that I will need with a 3" lift?
(those 2.5" TF coils give 3-3.5" of lift. So for either lift, pay attention to the statements concerning new driveshafts)
Get an idea of:
-The backspace needed to run wider tires without rubbing. (new rims or adding wheel spacers)
-What adding a lift will do to your caster. (Cams, new fixed control arms, or preferably, a set of adjustable control arms)
-How to correct your axles being shifted to the sides. (trackbar brackets or adjustable trackbars)
-Swaybars not being level anymore. (new longer links or adjustable links)
-Brake lines that are stretched tight. (brackets or new lines)
Etc...
All lift are not created equal. Just because the advertisement tells you that it is complete, and that you will not need anything else, does not mean that it is true...
Im leaning toward the 3.25'' spring and spacer RC lift....Help me out guys!
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Thanks for the responses guys! Been reading most the day. I spoke with the local 4WD store, he quoted me a 2.5'' Pro Comp lift with shocks installed at $895 and 35x12.50x17 BFG KM2's at $250 a piece. How do this sound?
I know most are against paying someone to install it but that is what she wants as Im not very mechanically inclined. She pretty much is budgeting $3000 for the lift, 5 x 35 BFG KM2's with 5 wheels and installation. Do-able correct?
2.5" Tuned Suspension System by Pro Comp $504.99
* 2007-09 JK Wrangler, Rubicon and Unlimited
* Heavy duty rear track bar brace
* Shocks Included - ES9000
* Allows use of 35" x 12.50" tires, on wheels up to 9" wide with up to 4.75" of backspacing
These easy to install systems feature Tuned front and rear coil springs, exclusive heavy duty rear track bar brace, and high quality hardware to improve the vehicle’s ride and handling over all road surfaces. These systems are available with either MX6 adjustable shocks to provide superior flexibility and off road handling or ES9000 shock absorbers to deliver a factory ride quality. 2.5" of lift allows use of 35" x 12.50" tires, on wheels up to 9" wide with up to 4.75" of backspacing.
I know most are against paying someone to install it but that is what she wants as Im not very mechanically inclined. She pretty much is budgeting $3000 for the lift, 5 x 35 BFG KM2's with 5 wheels and installation. Do-able correct?
2.5" Tuned Suspension System by Pro Comp $504.99
* 2007-09 JK Wrangler, Rubicon and Unlimited
* Heavy duty rear track bar brace
* Shocks Included - ES9000
* Allows use of 35" x 12.50" tires, on wheels up to 9" wide with up to 4.75" of backspacing
These easy to install systems feature Tuned front and rear coil springs, exclusive heavy duty rear track bar brace, and high quality hardware to improve the vehicle’s ride and handling over all road surfaces. These systems are available with either MX6 adjustable shocks to provide superior flexibility and off road handling or ES9000 shock absorbers to deliver a factory ride quality. 2.5" of lift allows use of 35" x 12.50" tires, on wheels up to 9" wide with up to 4.75" of backspacing.
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Again, look at the list of suggested components, then compare it to what comes with that kit.
Coils, shocks, rear trackbar bracket, right?
So what is missing? How will it handle without any/all of those other components? After paying $900 for a lift, which ones will she find out she actually needs to add???
Just another suggestion, but look past the cheap price tags and consider the actual components...
Coils, shocks, rear trackbar bracket, right?
So what is missing? How will it handle without any/all of those other components? After paying $900 for a lift, which ones will she find out she actually needs to add???
Just another suggestion, but look past the cheap price tags and consider the actual components...
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Go with the TF 2.5 Coil and Shocks. Do not go cheap on this you will regret it. I lived in Spring outside of Houston and you can come over and I will help you install it for free. Look at my pics and check out the TF 2.5. I went with the TF 2.5 coils and shocks, front and rear ADJ trackbars, and front LCA's from Dave at Northridge for $1350 shipped. Took about 6 hours to install and was super easy.
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Rc 2.5 bb is on sale
i got the 2.5 bb from rc and it went on easy and was only 140.00 plus rear trac bar adj, and all together it cost me 250 with shipping and you can easily run 35's no problem, plus i got there front sway bar disconnect
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Thanks guys, I appreciate the help!
So after hours more reading and your comments we have decided on the 2.5'' TeraFlex coil lift with 17'' Pro Comp Wheels and 35'' BFG KM2's.
The only question I still have is, is that kit totally complete or do I have to have something else?
Ive read plenty of threads and it just seems confusing with some getting control arms and track bars. From what I can tell it seems complete with just using the brackets and such, correct? Budgeting $3,000 for everything.
Thanks again!
So after hours more reading and your comments we have decided on the 2.5'' TeraFlex coil lift with 17'' Pro Comp Wheels and 35'' BFG KM2's.
The only question I still have is, is that kit totally complete or do I have to have something else?
Ive read plenty of threads and it just seems confusing with some getting control arms and track bars. From what I can tell it seems complete with just using the brackets and such, correct? Budgeting $3,000 for everything.
Thanks again!
Last edited by Talley; 12-14-2009 at 11:53 PM.
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Listen up to these guys. Dont cheap out as you will be sorry. Track bars and front lower control arms are worth every penny as you want it to drive well on the road. I have the RC 2.5 with shocks and it drove ok but what a huge difference a few weeks later with the above mentioned parts.
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