bc4850

Ok, I went with the RC 2.5" spacer lift on my 2012 2dr rubicon and now wish I would have went with springs instead. So my question is what is the biggest lift springs I can install with my current rear track bar bracket, brake line relocation brackets, exhaust spacers, and such. I would like to go a little higher and i'm not sure what size springs I can get away with safely. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

afpilot82

How much is your spacer lift?

bc4850

it is a 2.5" rough country spacer lift. Also the front currently sits about 1" lower than the rear because of the winch and bumper.
(sorry I guess I left that out.)

Freewill

The easy answer is to get 2.5" lift springs. Depending on the weight of your Jeep (Bumpers, winch, armor, top, etc.) you will get at least 2.5" and possibly over 3" on a light Jeep. 2.5" is a sweet spot because it has minimal effect on steering, drive shafts, axle centering and other stuff that needs attention above 2.5".

In case it isn't obvious, don't use the spacers with 2.5" springs.

Springs all seem to cost more or less the same, so pick a US-made spring from a brand that has a top reputation for springs quality.

NinjaTurtle1

Just out of curiosity, why did you want to switch to a spring lift? I've never had a spacer lift and was considering it unless they suck. I use my Jeep as a DD and light to moderate off-road.

bc4850

There really isn't anything wrong with the spacer lift other than the fact that I would like to be able to possibly add a small spacer in the front to compensate for the extra weight up front. Also I would like to go a little taller.

bc4850

No one else with any advice?

JasonJK82

Get 2.5" coils to swap out if you don't want to change anything else. Or do more research if you want a taller lift. Over 2.5"-3" you're going to longer brakelines, adj. control arms, track bars, etc....

Your best bet is to get a complete kit with all components that will work together (Teraflex or Rock Krawler are my reccomendations).

OH9JK

Just swap out for 2.5" springs. Rock Krawler and TeraFlex tend to run a little taller than advertised.