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Old 11-20-2012, 11:37 AM
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Recently swapped tires on 2009 Jeep Unlimited JK Sahara. Went to Toyo Open Country AT 275/70r18. Increased tire diameter approx. 2 ". There is a slight rubbing on front sway bars when fully locked. What is the best option for 1.5" to 2" lift economically but also without sacrificing ride. I believe I should not have to replace rear tracking bar or stab links or the such if I stay below 2" lift.
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Old 11-20-2012, 12:13 PM
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Teraflex leveling kit, it is $150 and will give you plenty of clearance for that.
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Rock Krawler offers a lift that will give you plenty of clearance. The lift even comes with front sway disco's (front sway bar disconnects).

Either option will be fine for you. If you plan to take your rig wheelin' the front sway disco's are nice to have.
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Originally Posted by kingrich
Recently swapped tires on 2009 Jeep Unlimited JK Sahara. Went to Toyo Open Country AT 275/70r18. Increased tire diameter approx. 2 ". There is a slight rubbing on front sway bars when fully locked. What is the best option for 1.5" to 2" lift economically but also without sacrificing ride. I believe I should not have to replace rear tracking bar or stab links or the such if I stay below 2" lift.
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How do you plan to use your JK.Are you looking alittle flex or some fire roads.There's plenty of options for you depending what your plans are.
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Teraflex leveling kit here. I'm running 33" and rub on the sway bars at times at full lock. No lift will help with that. Wheels or spacers will. I'm adding spacers to try first.
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You could add a set of 1 1/2" Spider Trax wheel spacers for extra clearence .
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you could make a small adjustment to the steering stop to prevent the rub. This "mod" is free and takes about 5 minutes, assuming it takes you 4 minutes to find a wrench and get ready :-)



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