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Old 02-22-2013, 06:22 PM
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Default So I have 14/55 springs

Obviously these are the most basic springs that are offered, so it's time to upgrade. If I find a pair of 19/60 springs will I be able to use my stock shocks and will it lift my 2 door a couple inches? Thinking about a bb lift, but if I can get a 2" lift out of springs I'll do that.
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with 19/60 combo you'll see a significant boost over the 14/55. I replaced just the front 14s on mine to offset a winch/bumper and mine sit higher in the front now with the winch and bumper than it did without.
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I forgot to mention..I used 17s in the front. My bumper and winch aren't the heaviest out there but still added an estimated 100lbs.
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Replaced my 14/55's with 18/59's and Rubi shocks. gained 1.5"-1.75" in front and wil add leveling kit down the road. Also running Rubi take offs which added additional height from 225's to 255's.
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Originally Posted by jbry311
Obviously these are the most basic springs that are offered, so it's time to upgrade. If I find a pair of 19/60 springs will I be able to use my stock shocks and will it lift my 2 door a couple inches? Thinking about a bb lift, but if I can get a 2" lift out of springs I'll do that.
If you're needing 18/59's I have a set. PM me if interested.
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Does anyone know if I'll need rear track bar bracket and shock extensions if I throw on 35's with 18/59 springs and 1" spacers? Just wondering if I'll need the same things I'd get with a bb lift kit.
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Originally Posted by jbry311
Does anyone know if I'll need rear track bar bracket and shock extensions if I throw on 35's with 18/59 springs and 1" spacers? Just wondering if I'll need the same things I'd get with a bb lift kit.
You won't need a tack bar bracket. I would get the Rubicon shocks to go with the springs.
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Originally Posted by SBEII

You won't need a tack bar bracket. I would get the Rubicon shocks to go with the springs.
So why do you have to install one with a 2.5 bb lift? I'd be at the same height with the rubicon springs and shocks that I'd be at with a bb. Just curious to know.
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Originally Posted by jbry311
So why do you have to install one with a 2.5 bb lift? I'd be at the same height with the rubicon springs and shocks that I'd be at with a bb. Just curious to know.
You won't be quite that tall. I haven't seen a BB with a track bar bracket. Maybe you were thinking of end links for the sway bar? I know a couple guys running the 4dr springs and shocks on 2drs without any issues. I don't know about the end links. They have QD so they could be longer.
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Teraflex and RC BB's come with rear track bar brackets. I may get one just incase as well as a adjustable front track bar.



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