So is it a Given Now...???
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So is it a Given Now...???
......That, as far as "RIDE QUALITY" goes the overwhelming favorite is the TF 2.5" Coil lift w/shocks is the lift of choice???
After driving my over axle lifted CJ5 on the road for years, ride quality has been, and still is my main concern when it comes to a lift. I will not.....let me say it again....I WILL NOT compromise the ride of my JK. As far as I'm concerned, it is one of, if not THE BEST, thing about these new JKs.
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After driving my over axle lifted CJ5 on the road for years, ride quality has been, and still is my main concern when it comes to a lift. I will not.....let me say it again....I WILL NOT compromise the ride of my JK. As far as I'm concerned, it is one of, if not THE BEST, thing about these new JKs.
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By ride quality you mean on-road ride quality I assume? I am trying to figure out the same think, only with a 3" lift. I don't want to lose the nicer JK ride if at all possible.
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I can't speak to the TF lift, but I can honestly say I'm very impressed with the ride of the OME lift. The main thing that turned me off to the TF lift was that they use the same springs for the 2 door and 4 door JK. That didn't make sense to me.
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I digress....I THOUGHT they were. I just looked and the part numbers are the same. I guess they figure you'll get at least the advertised 2.5" of lift with the four door. From all of the responses on the kit, you actually get a bit more than that on the 4 door.
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I just installed the TF 2.5" coil lift over the weekend on my '09 Rubi Unlimited. I put a little over 900 miles on the Jeep before the lift, and I have to say, after the lift I think the ride's even better (for MY taste). I have the tow package and obviously the Rubi shocks so I just opted for the shock extenders, and so far after a mere 1 1/2 days of driving with it on, I really like it.
I will say, it feels a little stiffer, in the sense that it has a little more "high sprung" feel on the road when hitting any bumps, but over gradual dips and rises it feels nice and comfy. It rides more like a Jeep "should" in my mind now, and its really noticeable that its leveled out now. It's stiff, but not uncomfortable or harsh at all. I also added the SpiderTrax 1.5" spacers and I really do think those gave it a much more stable stance as many others on this board have attested, especially noticeable when making 90 degree turns around town. Very confident feeling. IMO, the TF is an excellent kit, and so far I love the ride. You won't be disappointed. my 2c
I will say, it feels a little stiffer, in the sense that it has a little more "high sprung" feel on the road when hitting any bumps, but over gradual dips and rises it feels nice and comfy. It rides more like a Jeep "should" in my mind now, and its really noticeable that its leveled out now. It's stiff, but not uncomfortable or harsh at all. I also added the SpiderTrax 1.5" spacers and I really do think those gave it a much more stable stance as many others on this board have attested, especially noticeable when making 90 degree turns around town. Very confident feeling. IMO, the TF is an excellent kit, and so far I love the ride. You won't be disappointed. my 2c
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Looks like I may not get many more responses, as I'm pretty sure this subject is worn out. Oh well, thought I'd try anyway, as I still haven't made up my mind.
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Go with some kind of spacer lift. I have the 2" Full Traction spacers on mine and so far they have been great. It drives nice on the road (unless you get substantial amounts of mud in the wheel wells hahaha ) and does great on the trail as well. They give 33's plenty of room to articulate and definitely preserves the factory ride quality better than just about anything else out there.
Edit: Also, if you get a lift that gets you up 3 or more inches and you have an automatic transmission, you have to start worrying about the front drive shaft rubbing on the auto tranny skid... Just something else to think about (IF you have an auto)
Edit: Also, if you get a lift that gets you up 3 or more inches and you have an automatic transmission, you have to start worrying about the front drive shaft rubbing on the auto tranny skid... Just something else to think about (IF you have an auto)
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Go with some kind of spacer lift. I have the 2" Full Traction spacers on mine and so far they have been great. It drives nice on the road (unless you get substantial amounts of mud in the wheel wells hahaha ) and does great on the trail as well. They give 33's plenty of room to articulate and definitely preserves the factory ride quality better than just about anything else out there.
Edit: Also, if you get a lift that gets you up 3 or more inches and you have an automatic transmission, you have to start worrying about the front drive shaft rubbing on the auto tranny skid... Just something else to think about (IF you have an auto)
Edit: Also, if you get a lift that gets you up 3 or more inches and you have an automatic transmission, you have to start worrying about the front drive shaft rubbing on the auto tranny skid... Just something else to think about (IF you have an auto)
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Shocks are the main principle in just about all these lifts as far as ride quality. My bilsteins are great, I've heard good things about the OME ones as well.