Rubicon Express 2.5 lift kit (flex pics)
11-20-2014, 06:43 AM
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I have the same RE 2.5" mono kit... added 1" spacer to front and 1/2" to back. Sits dead level with the penstar 3.6 and extra ~100lbs for Winch w/ synthetic rope (67lbs) + aluminum full bumper with bullbar (64lbs) ...likely 3.8L with steel bumper and winch w/ steel cable will sag further??? ... maybe suggest you add 1" front spacer and forgo 1/2" rear spacer if you plan on adding a lot of weight to the front
05-09-2015, 10:07 PM
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I know his is an old thread but if you guys have any install pointers I would appreciate it, also are you guys still running this lift?
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@sk4t3rg0d how did the install go?
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@sk4t3rg0d how did the install go?
05-11-2015, 07:58 PM
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I've decided on this lift and couldn't be more stoked. Since I found out the RE monotubes are valved by Bilstien.... I can't wait to get it installed. Only question is, how much better is the road ride than stock?
05-27-2015, 06:28 PM
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Attachment 612136
2.5" Rubicon Express Coil lift with Monotubes. Stayed with 285/70r/17 BFG TA/ KO2's on Fuel Trophy 17x8.5's w/ 5 inches BS. Acceleration, shifting and braking feels just like stock. Cornoring and overall sway and stability ride feels way better. Tires are smooth quiet and sticky. Looks like I only lost about 1mpg in the deal with 3.73 gearing too.
Added 3/4" front spacer to level out. Front bumper is only 75lb total. Didn't sag enough to measure. Funny thing is,... Tires measure 32" - same height as stock Goodyears,.... But. Lift added a total of 5 inches front and 4 in rear.
Your guess is as good as mine. I'm not complaining. I know it will settle some but not more than 1/4 inch. We love the look. Couldn't be happier!!
2.5" Rubicon Express Coil lift with Monotubes. Stayed with 285/70r/17 BFG TA/ KO2's on Fuel Trophy 17x8.5's w/ 5 inches BS. Acceleration, shifting and braking feels just like stock. Cornoring and overall sway and stability ride feels way better. Tires are smooth quiet and sticky. Looks like I only lost about 1mpg in the deal with 3.73 gearing too.
Added 3/4" front spacer to level out. Front bumper is only 75lb total. Didn't sag enough to measure. Funny thing is,... Tires measure 32" - same height as stock Goodyears,.... But. Lift added a total of 5 inches front and 4 in rear.
Your guess is as good as mine. I'm not complaining. I know it will settle some but not more than 1/4 inch. We love the look. Couldn't be happier!!
05-27-2015, 06:31 PM
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Attachment 612136 2.5" Rubicon Express Coil lift with Monotubes. Stayed with 285/70r/17 BFG TA/ KO2's on Fuel Trophy 17x8.5's w/ 5 inches BS. Acceleration, shifting and braking feels just like stock. Cornoring and overall sway and stability ride feels way better. Tires are smooth quiet and sticky. Looks like I only lost about 1mpg in the deal with 3.73 gearing too. Added 3/4" front spacer to level out. Front bumper is only 75lb total. Didn't sag enough to measure. Funny thing is,... Tires measure 32" - same height as stock Goodyears,.... But. Lift added a total of 5 inches front and 4 in rear. Your guess is as good as mine. I'm not complaining. I know it will settle some but not more than 1/4 inch. We love the look. Couldn't be happier!!
06-30-2015, 07:25 PM
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Bump. How is everyones lift holding up and are you satisfied? Looks like a pretty decent kit (better than Rough Country but not a Rock Krawler kit). But for the price, I really like it