Rough Country 2.5 lift
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About 10 days ago I called Rough Country to complain about my rear springs sagging. The person I talked to guessed that it was the rear springs I was calling about. I asked him if they were aware of a problem and I didnt get a real answer. I took the pictures they asked for and sent them in . I have not got a call back or response from them yet...Ill let you know when I do....
I have included a front pic and a rear pic. The rear is about 1 1/4 inch less than the front spacing.
I have included a front pic and a rear pic. The rear is about 1 1/4 inch less than the front spacing.
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If your looking to get some height and not too concerned about performance, this affordable kit does the job. With only 2.5" of lift, I didn't need to do anything extra other than re-aligne steering wheel.
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Originally Posted by k0260
From my experience, Rough Country has aweful customer service. I had a brand new blown steering stabilizer from them, could never get a response from them. The 2.2 shocks that come with the 2.5 kit are junk, horrible ride for me, especially offroad. For the OP's info, the kit does ride level, unfortunately this is achieved by lifting 2.5" in front, and only 1.8" in rear. This kit is $ cheap for a reason, I learned the hard way why the other kits are so much more $$$, get what ya pay for. IMO ofcourse.
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I have the 3.25" kit, which uses the same springs and adds .75" spacers to achieve 3.25". My rear does sit 2" lower, but I also have a 35" spare and a warn bumper/tire carrier. The 3.25" kit comes with a rear tracbar bracket, brake line relocation brackets, and new swaybar links. I have added a front adjustable tracbar. I am very happy overall and like the look of it sitting lower in the rear. I will keep an eye on my rear springs to see if I get any further sagging. It rides very good for what it is. With the rear tracbar bracket, adjustable front tracbar, and a procal centered steering wheel, the JK's road manners are great. I also added teraflex front and rear bumpstops and they are the perfect length to maximize my flex while keeping the 35s out of my factory fenders.
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I plan on keeping this lift through college then getting a much more serious lift. So for te money td worth it ? Also do you think I will get away with just the lift? I'm running 33s right now and I want the potential for 35s
#18
Let the RC bashing begin from all the haters.
I dont understand why people love to throw their money away on a "better" lift!
Are you gonna rock crawl with this lift...no. Is it a good quality lift for the money...damn right it is. RC has great customer service too.
Ive had this lift for 2 years and not one issue. Not hating on do-it-yourselfers but most problems come from an inproper install. Ive never heard of anyone who had this lift installed by a reputable shop have any issues.
Live by these worrds unless you have unlimited cash flow..."It is cheaper to pay a professional to do it right the first time than it is to pay one to fix your mistakes later"
I dont understand why people love to throw their money away on a "better" lift!
Are you gonna rock crawl with this lift...no. Is it a good quality lift for the money...damn right it is. RC has great customer service too.
Ive had this lift for 2 years and not one issue. Not hating on do-it-yourselfers but most problems come from an inproper install. Ive never heard of anyone who had this lift installed by a reputable shop have any issues.
Live by these worrds unless you have unlimited cash flow..."It is cheaper to pay a professional to do it right the first time than it is to pay one to fix your mistakes later"
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JK Junkie