Will I need a lift?
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Will I need a lift?
I'm running 12 JKU sport stock with 17/59 springs, 33x12.5x16 Goodyear Duratrac wheels (or whatever the specs are) and have no issues. I had some rubbing with the air dam but ripped that ****er off.
I'm looking at upgrading the front bumper to one that's ~70 lbs, and possibly replace the back bumper with one of the more lighter options. Will I need an actual lift kit like the TF 2.5" ones, or can I just get some puck spacers that are 1-1.5" and call it a day? I'm not sure if pucks are meant to hold more than stock weight or if I'd have to worry about them crushing.
I don't do any off-roading at the moment but if I did it would be beginner trails.
I'm looking at upgrading the front bumper to one that's ~70 lbs, and possibly replace the back bumper with one of the more lighter options. Will I need an actual lift kit like the TF 2.5" ones, or can I just get some puck spacers that are 1-1.5" and call it a day? I'm not sure if pucks are meant to hold more than stock weight or if I'd have to worry about them crushing.
I don't do any off-roading at the moment but if I did it would be beginner trails.
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If I were you I would throw some spacers/budget boost under there and call it a day. My old man has a 2" BB with aftermarket bumpers and a winch,with no issues. If your itch gets bigger and you need a lift later down the road, then your only out a few bucks..
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no lift here
33s your good to go . spacers even better but i did not and my mid bumper is heavy up front 130 no rub issues at all no sag , dont toss money at it till you know exactly what you want from it (my 2 cents ) i dont want a lift / dont need it i dont do the rubicon trail it looks like a hell of a good time though
ps. if your adding a winch you might want a 1/2 spacer up front ( budget boost good option )
ps. if your adding a winch you might want a 1/2 spacer up front ( budget boost good option )
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I'm running 12 JKU sport stock with 17/59 springs, 33x12.5x16 Goodyear Duratrac wheels (or whatever the specs are) and have no issues. I had some rubbing with the air dam but ripped that ****er off.
I'm looking at upgrading the front bumper to one that's ~70 lbs, and possibly replace the back bumper with one of the more lighter options. Will I need an actual lift kit like the TF 2.5" ones, or can I just get some puck spacers that are 1-1.5" and call it a day? I'm not sure if pucks are meant to hold more than stock weight or if I'd have to worry about them crushing.
I don't do any off-roading at the moment but if I did it would be beginner trails.
I'm looking at upgrading the front bumper to one that's ~70 lbs, and possibly replace the back bumper with one of the more lighter options. Will I need an actual lift kit like the TF 2.5" ones, or can I just get some puck spacers that are 1-1.5" and call it a day? I'm not sure if pucks are meant to hold more than stock weight or if I'd have to worry about them crushing.
I don't do any off-roading at the moment but if I did it would be beginner trails.
RK
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IF you don't want to start the domino effect, some simple coil spacers will be fine up front to compensate for extra weight. A 70 pound bumper should have minimal affect on lift height and you should loose 1/4"-3/8" of actual height in the front.
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<img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=596305"/>33s your good to go . spacers even better but i did not and my mid bumper is heavy up front 130 no rub issues at all no sag , dont toss money at it till you know exactly what you want from it (my 2 cents ) i dont want a lift / dont need it i dont do the rubicon trail it looks like a hell of a good time though
ps. if your adding a winch you might want a 1/2 spacer up front ( budget boost good option )
ps. if your adding a winch you might want a 1/2 spacer up front ( budget boost good option )
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Im in the same boat as you OP, after some research im gonna try out the EVO manufacturing leveling kit 235$. It comes with their 2" plush coils in the front and small .75 spacer in rear to take out the factory rake and give a touch of boost for my new bumpers. I emailed EVO and they said I don't need anything else to run it. From what Ive read everyone that has it loves it. Rock Krawler has a puck lift with quick discos also for like 199. Like others said if you wanna change down the road you can sell it and upgrade. I have the 15" MB TKO rims with 33" Duratracs and I haven't rubbed yet, however I haven't been offroad yet either. Only had my JKU 3 weeks.