Labrador

Again, at full flex 32"s or bigger tires could rub... on the road you'll be fine. I don't wheel it hard and believe that "Budget Boost" should be cheap and look good... Thats why i picked Rough Country... If a BB lift cost more than $400, why wouldn't you save a little more and get a real lift? $140 is the right price for a budget lift!

EDIT: BTW the jeep rides just like it did before the lift...

More pics in my gallery..

jkjeep'n

Labrador, Thanks for the reply. Your's looks Awesome! That's exactly what I'm looking for. Still doesn't answer my question on which kit to go with? I'm not opposed to the RC kit, but should I go with the new shocks or shock adapters on the oe shocks. Sorry, but I'm a total newb here.

I want to use the stock 18" rims but definately want new tires.
What tires are you running? wheel and tire size? Looks great!!

jkjeep'n

Sorry, After reading your description, I see your running the Rubi wheels and tires. I think they're 17" wheels?

Am I going to need the wheel spacers also?

Labrador

The kit you go with is up to you.
If you're planning to do a lot of offroading, i would get new shocks..
I'm running OE rubickon shocks (with adapters) and rubi wheels, which are 32" tires on 17" rims.
I will get new shocks soon, but for now these are fine.
Tires for 18" rims are $$$ . Ant if you get 33"s on stock wheels, i'm pretty sure you will have to get wheelspacers, with 32" you might not need them...

jkjeep'n

Thanks for the info!

adaycj

I'll keep this really short because I don't want to harass you. Was the one "without" using the shock extenders with stock bump stops?

In a few weeks I can buy one of your kits with the extenders and test it out. I can document any issues and send them to you if you want. If you don't want it i'll just use the info as piece of mind for my Jeep. I have already expressed my opinion, so I won't post more on the "extenders with stock bumpstops" concern until I see for myself. I do feel I have accurate data that allows me to draw a few conclusions. However, I do not own this kit.

adaycj

I said my piece, and until I install a new lift I have no more information to share anyway.

To continue the conversation without speculation ... any person that has already bought the kit could easily check for the issue during the install.

Remove sway bar link lower bolts. Remove the shocks and install extenders. Reinstall shock upper mounting with extenders. Remove springs. Jack up axle until axle is firmly seated against bump stop. The frame should remain on the stands, but the bump stop should bear weight. Fully compress the shock by hand (difficult, but possible by hand) and attempt to install lower shock bolt in axle bracket. If it won't fit in because the hole does not line up (shock too long) you have a problem.

All of the work in the above paragraph is part of the lift install anyway except for the jacking of the axle and hand compressing the shock. What it comes down to is that you can check for this problem in two easy steps during the install. You can add an ASB link test with only two more steps.

Conradfreedumb

I dont know what a break line extention is...dO I need one with the RC BB running stock Rubi Shocks?


Also, what is the OEM Stabilzer and do I need that as well....???? THanks!

Labrador

Brake line extentions are cheap, i've heard RC has them for a $1, so might as well get them. And you don't need any stabilizer for BB...

EDIT: i ment brake line extended brackets... sorry

Conradfreedumb

Do I need 1, 2 , 3, what do I do with them Lol!