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Old 04-27-2016, 07:50 AM
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Originally Posted by kjeeper10

Yes they do, mostly due to the increase in caster angle.
So better steering? Does it make the ride significantly smoother?
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Originally Posted by black_14_jks
So better steering? Does it make the ride significantly smoother?
Yes and yes. Low caster is what makes the steering flighty or loose. The brackets fix that first and foremost.
Smoother because the control arms are set flatter to the ground. Bumps are absorbed through the coil/shock rather than the frame.
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Old 04-27-2016, 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by kjeeper10

Yes and yes. Low caster is what makes the steering flighty or loose. The brackets fix that first and foremost.
Smoother because the control arms are set flatter to the ground. Bumps are absorbed through the coil/shock rather than the frame.
Awesome. Ive been debating on adding them to my setup, do they hinder ground clearance as bad as people claim?
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Originally Posted by black_14_jks
Awesome. Ive been debating on adding them to my setup, do they hinder ground clearance as bad as people claim?
Depends on who you talk to. About 1.5-2" lower then the frame mount.
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Originally Posted by kjeeper10

Depends on who you talk to. About 1.5-2" lower then the frame mount.
Ahh gotcha
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Try this, Trail master 3". I paid 249 at 4 WD.com. I had to add rearsway bar links,and also added Rubicon express control arm brackets. But I'm am totally thrilled it drive great I have 35" tires on stock rims with spacers. I'll post pics later but I got 4 " of lift.
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Here is a pic of mine next to a rubi for reference.

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Originally Posted by black_14_jks
Lets see your low cost lifts! Im a firm believer that you can get a high quality setup for a reasonable price.Please include pictures and specs of your setup.

Evo mfg 1.5 inch hd leveling kit with rear 59 springs bilstein 5100s spidertrax 1.5 inch spacers runicon wheels/tires and jks quicker disconnects.



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Do not know if I mentioned, but I like your set up. How do you like those springs in the front from EVO. I have been thinking about doing the same and changing out the 2" pucks and 18's in the front to those.
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Originally Posted by black_14_jks
Lets see your low cost lifts! Im a firm believer that you can get a high quality setup for a reasonable price.Please include pictures and specs of your setup. Evo mfg 1.5 inch hd leveling kit with rear 59 springs bilstein 5100s spidertrax 1.5 inch spacers runicon wheels/tires and jks quicker disconnects. <img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=644397"/> <img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=644398"/> <img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=644399"/> <img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=644400"/> <img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=644401"/>
what disconnects are you using ? 0-2 inches of lift or 2.5 +?
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Originally Posted by catahoula

Do not know if I mentioned, but I like your set up. How do you like those springs in the front from EVO. I have been thinking about doing the same and changing out the 2" pucks and 18's in the front to those.
Theyre fantastic, i wouldn't buy anything else, great ride with bilstien shocks, probably the most comfortable lift ive found so far.
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